July 11, 2016
For more than 10 years, a mother and daughter team have offered a creative way for DFW shoppers to “buy local” and adhere to the “recycle, reuse” philosophy.
Wondering just how enthusiastic North Texans really are when it comes to recycling? Well, there is not one, but two recycling organizations in the area and each one has plenty to offer.
Artists have been tenants of the 127-year-old building in Deep Ellum for more two decades. Photos courtesy of the Continental Gin Building.
June 13, 2016
You’ve heard of artists repurposing old material for their art. Here’s an old building in Deep Ellum that’s repurposed for artists.
June 7, 2016
More North Texans will soon able to afford a Tesla after the company announced that a lower cost model is on the way. And Tesla is gearing up to sell them.
May 17, 2016
Lisa Walter Rasley has found a way to turn an advertising byproduct into a cool eco-friendly accessory.
Rasley is the founder of Dallas company called Banner Theory that makes purses and bags from vinyl billboard banners.
The owner of Splash of Green Paint says he uses eco-friendly paint, primer and cleaning products.
May 10, 2016
It’s a family trade, but Mesquite resident Tony Martinez has made it a healthy one too. That's because Martinez’ company Splash of Green Paint provides eco-friendly house painting to the residents of Dallas and surrounding cities.
Tour de Coop will be held on April 30 in McKinney followed by A Peep at the Coops May 1 in Dallas. Courtesy of McKinney Tour de Coop.
April 25, 2016
The world's largest Earth Day celebration has an awesome lineup April 22-24 at Fair Park. Photos courtesy of EDTx.
April 20, 2016
Texas is known for doing everything bigger and better. The sixth annual Earth Day Texas to be held April 22-24 at Fair Park in Dallas aims to prove that again, with help from big-name speakers in the environmental movement, including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Karenna Gore.
King's Whimsey Kitty made from upcycled material. Photos courtesy of the Kings.
April 12, 2016
Estate sales, garage sales and flea markets all are perfect hunting grounds for Karla King and her husband Tim of Fort Worth. The pair make clever use of discarded junk not ready to go the landfill. Their whimsical creations can be found in galleries and craft fairs under the aptly named King’s Whimsey.
Rose, Hope, Tinkerbell, Garfunkel and Rufus are some of the pampered residents of Black Beauty Ranch. Photos courtesy of Black Beauty Ranch.
April 11, 2016
North Texan animal lovers can get a peek at a world renowned animal sanctuary when Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch hosts its annual open house Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Classic album covers adorn notebooks at Cosmic Crow Collective in Arlington. Photos courtesy of Cosmic Crow.
March 22, 2016
Lynn Wilkes Armstrong's work will be featured in Artscape at the Dallas Arboretum April 22-24. Above, Forest Teaset by Lynn Wilkes Armstrong. Photos courtesy of the artist.
March 14, 2016
Dallas native and artist Lynn Wilkes Armstrong finds inspiration for her pottery right in her own backyard.