You don’t need more stuff. You need better choices.
What if the solution isn’t a new cart full of things—but using what you have, finding it free, or supporting people and companies who care?
Start With Free: Low-Cost. High Impact.
You know what’s cheaper than cheap? Free. Before you pull out your wallet, check your community. The Buy Nothing Project, neighborhood swaps, or even a good old-fashioned "Hey, anyone have one of these?" post can uncover what you need—for nothing.
More Creative Ways to Get What You Need
—Without Spending a Dime
Freecycle and Craigslist “free” section guides
Start your own swap day with friends or neighbors
Hosting a “take what you need” table in your front yard
Skill swaps: trade tasks or talents for things you need
Support Your Neighborhood Shops
Imagine a world where you couldn’t pop into a cute shop before dinner. Where that local bookshop or vintage spot was replaced by...well, nothing. Shopping small helps keep our communities vibrant and full of character.
Shop Local Bay Area Small Businesses (Additional cities coming soon)
Yes, Sometimes You Need New Stuff
Not anti-shopping. Just anti-rushed, regretful, disposable shopping. When you need to buy new, you can still support good brands, make wise choices, and skip the guilt.
The following links & partners pay me a little something if you make a purchase. I’m building my network with brands focused on sustainable home decor, food, and unique gifts. If you want to support my work, shopping through these links makes a big difference. Thanks for backing thoughtful content!
Shop Outdoor Living
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Patio Fruit Trees
Lemon, lime, or lemonade blueberries are the perfect combo of form and function.
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Outdoor Rugs
UV-resistant, mold and mildew resistant, and durable—perfect for outdoor use and high-traffic areas
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Retro Outdoor Chairs
Made in the USA, durable, fade-resistant webbing with a foldable lightweight frame.
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Outdoor Enamel Dishes
Lightweight, stackable, and sturdy—perfect for patio meals, everyday use, or packing for your next camping trip
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Weathertight Storage
Weathertight Totes are stackable, and moisture-proof, perfect for protecting your things from the elements.
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Handmade Food Tents
Helps keep flies & bugs away while you gather for outdoor entertaining
Hennai Modern Home is focused on doing the right thing for people & the planet
Small Businesses
Showcase the lives, talents, and products of small business owners that are doing incredible things in the modern home space. Yes, there will be ads on the site. However, you won’t see listicles of all Amazon products or recommendations from major big box stores.
Real Life
Be more than an aspirational modern home site. You won’t see million dollar homes designed by world class architects in the most expensive zip codes. You will see ideas, & inspiration for living a nice, regular life that’s actually within your means
Sustainable Living
Be Eco-conscious by featuring as many products as possible made in the US, that are also made sustainably and by companies that treat their employees well and don’t have horrendous effects on the environment and our one and only planet.
The secret to getting things like a free Herman Miller Nelson bubble lamp, and other ways to be a good neighbor.