She's much more than just a pretty face! Jessica Alba knew she was on to something when she couldn't find a cute, affordable, and eco-friendly diaper after Honor Marie, 3½, was born. And it looks like other people are on to her now too. Jessica, through her founding of The Honest Company, was just recognized as one of the 100 most creative people in business by Fast Company magazine. The Read more

Picnic season is in full swing, and while convenience is crucial, you also want to be sure to avoid creating excess waste. If your idea of eco-friendly picnic fare conjures visions of tan hemp napkins and outdated designs, think again. You're going to be surprised by what's available these days. We've combed the web to pull together picnic products that are so cute, you might not even believe Read more

Don't sacrifice luxury for eco features when you're visiting Vienna — just book a stay at the newly opened Hotel Topazz. Located in the historic first district, Hotel Topazz features a unique facade and chic decor while also keeping its resource and energy use to a minimum through tactics including energy-efficient systems and appliances and green building materials. The hotel's facade is Read more

Sustainable decor should never compromise stylish design, and with so many amazing green brands on the market, it's easier to find a variety of looks to suit all types of aesthetics. In honor of Earth Day, we scoured the market to find eco-friendly textiles and rugs that are not only easy on the eyes and the earth, but also the wallet. If you're looking for beautiful sustainable decor to bring Read more

Sustainable design has many facets. Whether it's incorporating unique architecture that maximizes light exposure, furnishing with reclaimed materials, or reducing carbon emissions with green power, these houses showcase the best in innovative eco practices and stunning design. Many of them are also fittingly located in breathtaking environments, where farmlands, seashores, and jungles complement Read more

Designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Partners, the decidedly design-forward Hotel Eden opened just two short months ago in Bormio, Italy. The hotel's design and functionality include many eco features, such as the use of bio-harvested larch in all of the rooms. With 27 luxurious suites that pay attention to comfort as well as a modern, designer look, this is a perfect destination for Read more

Reminding me of something you might see on Tatooine, the desert planet from Star Wars, a new, opulent design hotel is currently planned to open in three years in Jordan's Wadi Rum region, an hour outside of the city of Petra. According to World Architectural News, architectural firm Oppenheim Architecture + Design recently won a competition to design the hotel, which will consist of 47 desert Read more

While he may be in the news for his role as Cinna in The Hunger Games, Lenny Kravitz's life is even more complicated and rich than his roles on the silver screen. A musician, actor, eco-activist, organic farmer, product designer, interior designer, and all-around tastemaker, Kravitz is a force to be reckoned with. Whether he's helping to design a green roof for his 1,000-acre Brazilian farm, or Read more

A new iPad means new accessories, and DODOcase has launched two new case collections that feature fresh, bold colors inspired by the California landscape. The surfside colors are available in the company's Essentials and Spring/Summer 2012 lines, shipping the week of March 19, while more traditional hues for the new iPad are available in the Classic line. All include the traditional eco-friendly Read more

Sometimes inspiration for the next design project or blog post can be found right outside the door. So we at CasaSugar decided to challenge ourselves by kicking off a new recurring feature that focuses on just that. With iPhones in hand, we'll be Instagram-ing our way through different San Francisco Bay Area neighborhoods, snapping photos, tweeting our finds, and posting our favorite shots in our Read more