Author Archives: Nikki Fotheringham

About Nikki Fotheringham

Nikki is an author and writer specializing in green living ideas and tips, adventure travel, upcycling, and all things eco-friendly. She's traveled the globe, swum with sharks and been bitten by a lion (fact). She lives in a tiny town with a fat cat and a very bad dog.

How to Make an Upcycled Vintage Cast Iron Claw-foot Bathtub Sofa

This amazing cast iron vintage clawfoot bath can be transformed into an upcycled vintage sofa couch. The bathtub is surprisingly comfortable; after all, it’s designed to have people lounging in it! No matter the condition of the bathtub, you can transform it into a conversation piece couch that is as practical as it is funky.

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Finding your Purpose by Hunter S. Thompson

Green living blogger

Hunter S. Thompson is most widely known as the crazed author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but he was also a profound and poignant writer with a brilliant mind. He was that rare and precious species; a true original. And while his brilliance drove him mad, it left behind these traces of luminescence which make us all richer.

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Amazing Off Grid Homes you’d Love to Live In

green roof home

Solar power has made living off the grid easy and accessible. As solar panel technology boosts efficiency and the cost of panels goes down, more homeowners are opting to create their own, green eco-friendly energy which saves them money and ensures power even in inclement weather. Here are some of our favorite off-grid homes powered by solar panel systems.

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Study Finds Vegetarians Live 20% Longer

Green living expert

Food industries are enormous contributors to greenhouse gas emissions; especially the meat-producing industries. The study not only found that vegetarian diet produced a third less emissions, but also that the mortality rate for meat-eaters was almost 20% higher. 

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Growable Gowns: Wedding Dresses Made for the Compost Heap

Biodegradable Wedding Dress

If you are a bride-to-be who loves the environment, you don't need to upcycle or recycle a dress to have a green wedding. Now you can have your dream dress and compost it too! The latest trend in green weddings is the biodegradable wedding gown. Grown from fashionable fungi, these dresses can simply be tossed onto the compost pile at the bottom of your garden when your special day is done.

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