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peel back the layers of healthy + sustainable living

Trailblazing Women of Yoga: The Female Founders Shaping the Industry

March 16, 2025 — Brienne Derosier

From designing more inclusive and sustainable yoga apparel to revolutionizing the accessories we use in practice, these female founders have created companies that help make yoga more accessible, comfortable, and mindful. In a historically male-dominated space, these women have transformed the yoga industry with their groundbreaking innovations.

Yoga Studio Design Tips to Reflect Your Values + Attract Students

January 16, 2025 — Brienne Derosier

When designing a yoga studio or wellness space, it’s essential to align your interiors with the principles you’re promoting: health, balance, and sustainability. Let’s dive into some specific tips to create a yoga studio that resonates with your values and draws in new members like bees to lavender.

From Waste to Wellness: See How Brands are Transforming Ocean Plastics

August 9, 2024 — Team Mache

10 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean and one of the biggest offenders is "wellness products". In light of this ever-expanding issue, some forward-thinking brands are taking the initiative to keep humans–and the planet–protected from plastics. While ocean-polluting plastics are still a menace, read up on how some brands are turning plastic waste into wellness essentials.

Beyond "Plastic-free July": 5 Ways to Embrace a Non-toxic Home Year Round

July 29, 2024 — Brienne Derosier

Ready to design yourself a plastic-free home? As a wellness design professional, I’m here to help you transform your living spaces into havens of natural beauty and sustainability. This article outlines the first five areas I suggest you start to detox your interiors from off-gassing chemicals and cultivate healthy indoor air quality at home.

Explore Wellness Design: A Guide to Creating Health-positive + Hi-vibe Interiors

May 8, 2024 — Brienne Derosier

Welcome to the era of "Wellness Design", where aesthetics meet functionality to promote well-being in our indoor living spaces. In this article, we'll embark on a journey to understand the principles of Wellness Design, with the help of our founder and wellness designer Brienne, exploring how they manifest in interior design to create life-supporting indoor environments.

Green Living: The Role of Algae in Creating Biodegradable Home + Sporting Goods

February 26, 2024 — Team Mache

Environmental consciousness has made its way to the forefront of global discussions, which has led to the increasingly focus on sustainable goods and everyday products. Algae is emerging as a promising new eco-friendly, biodegradable material and this article explores the fascinating journey of algae from ponds to products, highlighting its role in promoting green living.

Healthwashing: Unraveling the Predatory Practice of Toxic Products Disguised as Wellness

February 12, 2024 — Team Mache

To shed light on dangerous marketing practice known as "health-washing", we sat down with Dr. Meg Christensen, a naturopathic physician and founder of Interior Medicine, an online consultancy, resource hub, and marketplace offering accessible, evidence-based information on the role of interior materials in health and disease prevention, along with actionable solutions to shop smarter for optimal wellness.

Understanding "Sick Building Syndrome": Causes + Prevention Tips for Healthy Indoor Air

February 6, 2024 — Team Mache

Sick Building Syndrome serves as a stark reminder that our human well-being is intricately linked to the indoor environments we design and build. By implementing these tips and fostering awareness about indoor air quality, we can ensure our homes and workplaces promote health and vitality, not discomfort and disease.

The Best Sustainable Yoga Products of 2024

Wellness Product Roundup: Best Sustainable Yoga Accessories of 2024

January 5, 2024 — Team Mache

We've rounded up sustainable yoga props that beautifully marry functionality, comfort, and environmental responsibility. From yoga mats made of natural materials to fitness props designed for durability and eco-friendliness, the options are both diverse and inspiring. Check them out here...

Lower the Environmental Impact of Holiday Shopping with these 5 Sustainable Shopping Strategies

Enjoy Guilt-free Gift Giving with 5 Sustainable Shopping Strategies

November 26, 2023 — Team Mache

Sustainable shopping isn't just about buying eco-friendly products; it's a holistic approach that encompasses how we choose, use, and dispose of gifts and decorations. By adopting sustainable shopping strategies, we can enjoy the spirit of the season while also caring for our planet. In this article, we'll explore five transformative strategies to make your holiday shopping both joyful and environmentally conscious.

How to Honor America's Indigenous Communities this Thanksgiving

November 20, 2023 — Team Mache

As Thanksgiving rolls around, it's more than just a time for turkey and pumpkin pie. It's a golden opportunity to pause and reflect on the rich tapestry of America's Indigenous communities. This year, let's shift our focus and celebrate the holiday with a deeper understanding and respect for the true history of this land and its original inhabitants.

Eco-friendly Day of the Dead Decorations: Celebrate Sustainably

October 27, 2023 — Team Mache

For those looking to embrace the Day of the Dead while also being eco-conscious, it's essential to understand the cultural significance of the celebration. By doing so, we can ensure that our eco-friendly adaptations are respectful and in line with the tradition's core values. This article delves deep into the cultural and historical aspects of the Day of the Dead, offering sustainable alternatives to classic favorites.

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Design Consultation | Wellness Interiors with Brienne

Meet with our CEO and wellness designer Brienne in a 90-min virtual design consultation to cover wellness design strategies to improve your space such as Color for Wellbeing, Non-toxic Materials, Eco-friendly Furnishing, and Healthy Lighting Design.

Brienne will help you tackle the most important priority on your design project list, so you can build wellness directly into the interiors that support your life. Once ordered, Brienne will send you a project intake form from which you may organize your project and your thoughts, prior to the virtual meeting.

Do you have a unique project in mind? Share your ideas with us at goodday@heymache.com and we will draft up a custom design quote for your review.