I spend most of my time living in a desert landscape. It can be incredibly magical and gorgeous, even or especially due to the sparse environment. But the moment I am around big, old trees, something inside me softens and cheers. Living away from them has given me a new appreciation for these big beauties. Today is Blog Action Day and this year’s cause is Climate Change. So even though I normally focus on human-created beauty, today I’m taking this tiny platform to remind myself not to take the natural world for granted. Especially those big ole trees. If you have one nearby, give it a hug for me. Go on.

More encouragement to get the single-driver off the road. This time it’s delivered in an incredibly creative way. Fifty cars literally equal one bus. Brilliant advertising campaign, in my opinion. Check it out here and here. {via psfk}

Hotel overflow during large-scale events now have a stylish, modern option in France. “Abilmo has the key to solve the lack of accommodation where and when it is required.” Each tiny standalone room has its own bathroom, shower, television and tiny amenities to please even the most persnickety guest. So, the next time you head to a convention or festival in France, you may find yourself in one of these little pods…and not wanting to leave.

We all try to avoid becoming plastic bag collectors by bringing our own totes to the grocery store. Here’s a great option called Baggu, designed by mother-daughter team “Emily and Joan” in California. The bags have a clean, classic look, are incredibly durable, and clearly practical. One Baggu holds the contents of 2 to 3 plastic grocery bags and costs only $8.00 USD.