This video appeared on their homepage, featuring a review by the Daily Grommet team along with all-new video footage from the Chivas farm.

The GOOD 100: GOOD magazine has compiled a list of people, places, and things that are changing the way we live.  Positive news always brightens the day.

TED talk from Captain Charles Moore: As I researched material for a green living class I’m co-teaching, I found this short but powerful talk from Captain Charles Moore on TED.  He offers powerful visuals and stats to great tragedy of waste accumulating in our ocean.  (Above infographic courtesy of GOOD Magazine)

Recycled wine bottle torch: From the always-inspiring Design*Sponge, this DIY idea looks so cool and actually seems easy.  If I had some outdoor space, I’d run to the hardware store and make these immediately. Instead, I’ve tucked this one away for ‘someday.’

Beautiful handmade bed covers: I am coveting one of these gorgeous Mexican coverlets, known as tenagos.

Deadlines are a good thing: I can relate to this article from illustrator Christoph Niemann on the power of short deadlines.

Writing Down the Bones: I just began reading this writing classic at the advice of a friend.  Auther Natalie Goldberg offers no-nonsense writing advice, with the primary message being that if you want to write, you must develop a religious writing practice.

Yes, we’re into our goat milk soaps!  But the Chivas team is a multi-faceted bunch, finding inspiration in everything from gardening to design to green living.  We’re taking turns each week sharing a few finds that have inspired us of late.  This latest post was written by Angie Bradshaw, who works with us on marketing and sales.

We enjoy following San Francisco blogger Maggie Mason’s adventures on Mighty Girl and were thrilled that she reviewed our products on her shopping and review blog, Mighty Goods.  Maggie found herself partial to our Sweet Nothings goat milk face creme, calling it “light but nourishing.”

Go here to check out her complete review.