By: Chloe Williams There is nothing as enticing as a warm, cozy bedroom when the weather cools down. True coziness stimulates all five sense, so a truly cozy room should do the same. In order to create a cozy atmosphere, you must first decide what cozy feels like to you. To me, coziness is when … Continue reading
Autumn is Here
By: Chloe Williams When autumn comes around, I feel renewed. The days seem to go by in slow motion and I notice every detail. The leaves turn color and fall, leaving tree limbs bare and vulnerable to the winter’s chill. My favorite coffee shop is full of people with their noses in books, cozied up … Continue reading
SLV Comes to Sol Collective Tuesday, October 15th
SLV is the musical project of singer-songwriter Sandra Lilia Velásquez. After recording three studio albums and touring extensively with her band Pistolera, her solo debut EP, Dig Deeper, was released on February 12, 2013 on her own Luchadora label. The four song recording was produced by ten-time Grammy nominee and legendary bassist Meshell Ndegeocello, who … Continue reading
Urban Green Life: Coconut Hair Care
Ladies, we all have that one brand of shampoo and conditioner we can’t live without. That one hair mask that makes our locks look voluminous, shiny, and luxurious. However, as luxurious as those products may be, they are not really good for us. Shampoo and conditioner are known to contain neurotoxins like methylisothiazolinone, diethanolamine, which … Continue reading
New Dia de los Muertos Garden at Sol Collective!
By: Chloe Williams Today our interns here at Sol have helped us revamp the garden for Dia de los Muertos by planting Flor de Cempasuchil and Agave. We started by digging up the old garden and bagging up the old plants so we could move them to the back. From there, Mari of Spanglish Arte … Continue reading
Urban Green Life: Home Remedies for the Common Cold
By Chloe Williams Autumn and Winter are without doubt my two favorite seasons. When the leaves change and the air gets cold, I feel at home. I get to bust out the blankets, the ugly sweaters, and unfortunately, the tissues. It’s not that time of year until I get sick, and it always seems to … Continue reading
