Blissoma

Vegetarian skincare that's as effective as it is affordable

The Blissoma line of 100% vegetarian skincare products (most of which are also certified vegan) raises the bar for the term “natural skincare.” Herbal chemist Julie Longyear started Blissoma in 2005, but it’s been flying under the radar as an underground cult beauty brand, maintaining a loyal following for those looking for a healthier and more environmentally conscious lifestyle. It took two years for her …

AirplantFrame by Airplantman

A vertical garden displays the soil-free tillandsia plant as a living picture

For those who want to green up their homes without the hassle of repotting and getting soil everywhere or simply don’t have the extra space in an already cramped apartment, air plants (or tillandsia) are an excellent option. Just as the name suggests, these small, alien-like plants only require good air circulation, bright light and water to prosper. A distant cousin of the pineapple, the …

Gauzak Design

The Barcelona-based trio rethinks manufacturing as part of the design process, rather than an expense

Few creative teams are aware of the impact of design as Gauzak, the trio working on the basis that design is undeniably present in every object and every moment around them. Gauzak Design was born in January 2011 when three Spanish designers from very different backgrounds put their heads together in Barcelona. The trio met in school studying industrial design, but they each explored different …