Lessons learned & notes:

1. Don’t own so much stuff… have a mental shift towards buying less!  Ex. I have a closet full of clothing.  Many pieces I have repaired and chosen to hold onto for sentimental value but I will continue to be more aware of where & how my money is spent.  You may ask… how can I think such a thing?  As fashion designers, we are taught to create and it seems to be an innate quality or way of life for a creative soul to churn out beautiful objects.  Why should we buy less or make less?  My response – I feel that we are the luckiest generation to come, in that we are here to see change starting to happen, especially with material selection in the fashion industry.  I believe that we can do the best we can given our level of awareness – and with the increased presence of eco design in the media it’s only going to get keep on getting better!  
2. Label all boxes before you tape them shut.  A carefully organized set of boxes is much more pleasant to unpack and sort.  Also, recycle used boxes or save them for future moves.
3. While I was skeptical at first about leaving the city, I’ve realized it’s a wonderful feeling to live FREE of noise & air pollution.

Other notable items:

I Love Eco will be featuring new authors soon who share our love for the environment & fashion.  An online store is also in the works and we still have our Hemp totes, Organic cotton t-shirts & buttons for sale (please email info@iloveeco.com to purchase).