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Exploring Creativity and Nature's Imperfections

Posted by Rose on 3rd Apr 2025

Spring is probably the prettiest season here in SW Oregon. Everything is lush and green and there's water in the creeks. The trees are filling out slowly with softly colored buds heralding soon-t … read more

A gratitude practice can be a healthy response to life’s slings and arrows.

Posted by Rose on 15th Nov 2024

I’m thankful for Thanksgiving itself. Every year it serves as a reminder that gratitude as a regular practice can help us ride out the storms that can otherwise overwhelm us at times. As you’ve doubt … read more

How to care for hemp clothing

Posted by Rose on 10th Oct 2024

11 ways to save time and energy when you wash hemp clothing In addition to offering the Sympatico line of hemp/Tencel tops, skirts, and pants online, I also sell them at local … read more

7 Reasons Hemp Clothing Is The Future Of Sustainability

Posted by Rose on 9th Oct 2024

Why Is Sustainable Fashion So Important? In the past 30 years, the conversation about climate change has become more and more urgent. We are also facing crises of a dramatic surplus of waste and … read more

Our Hemp and Tencel tops prove the real-world virtues of Sympatico’s unique blended fabric

Posted by Rose on 9th Oct 2024

Choose a tencel top that’s sustainable, easy-care, and thanks to the addition of hemp, even antimicrobial! It was seeking a sustainably grown and produced natural fiber fabric that would work wi … read more

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I blog about sustainable fashion, earth-friendly fibers like hemp and Tencel, capsule wardrobes, travel wear, and related subjects.