Ortolan is currently holding its Summer Sale, offering 20 percent off all items in store when you enter the promotional code summer20 at checkout. Ortolan sells gorgeous, classic linens for the kitchen, bedroom, and bath printed and embroidered with sophisticated and timeless motifs. Ortolan's also a very environmentally conscious company.

In the past few years, organic bedding, which had previously been eco-friendly but not very design-savvy, has really come into its own, with beautiful patterns and vibrant colors spicing up a selection of organic cotton. I'm happy to see this textile gain mass appeal, and given its reasonable price point, there's really no excuse not to transition to organic bedding.
To see a roundup of my favorite organic bedding, and to hear more about the health risks of using conventional cotton bedding, read more.

As much as a I hate to have bugs in my personal space, I'm also repelled by having chemicals on my skin. I prefer to be free of those artificial substances whenever possible. When it comes to keeping bugs away, I live by the same rules.

If you don't feel like spending your
endless Summer chasing flies around with a swatter, a fly trap may be more like it. I recently came across
a DIY for making an organic fly trap, and since this season goes hand-in-hand with the little pests, I decided to summarize it for you. You should have most, if not all, of the supplies already in your home.
Supplies:
- A two-liter soda bottle (used)
- Sharp knife
- A wire hanger
- Match, lighter, or stove gas flame
- Electric tape
- Bait (like a small piece of meat or dog poo mixed with water!)
To hear the steps, read more.

While I find
modern design a little cold at times, I'm definitely a fan when it's warmed up with natural elements. Take, for instance, this room, which might look too spare if it weren't for the sheepskin rug (tossed over the back of a chair), the beautiful plants, and the natural rug on the floor. Of course, the stunning view outside doesn't hurt, either.