Chiara Torelli
Bio
Student of Life, thalassophile
Multi-national polyglot
Books, outdoor sports, arts and crafts, food and wine/cocktails
Stories (11/0)
Au Naturel: Tea-Tree Totaller
There's a new trend on the horizon, and this one's a keeper! Many of us are beginning to take sustainability and natural health more seriously in our daily routines. Our awareness of what we put in and on our bodies is evolving, as is our understanding of the social and ecological impacts of the products we use. We're shifting our focus from fads and trends to long-term, ethical and natural solutions.
By Chiara Torelli4 years ago in Blush
- Top Story - February 2020
Au Naturel: Lady in LavenderTop Story - February 2020
There's a new trend on the horizon, and this one's a keeper! Many of us are beginning to take sustainability and natural health more seriously in our daily routines. Our awareness of what we put in and on our bodies is evolving, as is our understanding of the social and ecological impacts of the products we use. We're shifting our focus from fads and trends to long-term, ethical and natural solutions.
By Chiara Torelli4 years ago in Longevity
Organising Space
There is just so much going on in our modern-day lives! Work deadlines, professional duties and social commitments. Family obligations. Those domestic tasks that are irritatingly necessary (groceries, cleaning the laundry). Our attention is needed everywhere. On top of all that we have the general admin of living, including monthly bills, filling out tax forms, and preparing for retirement.
By Chiara Torelli4 years ago in Lifehack
The Big Future of Tiny Houses, Part 5
Tiny homes are distinctive in that they need to be fully customised to the owner's lifestyle, needs and priorities. Finding the perfect design can be difficult, so many people choose to build their tiny house, either with a contractor or as a DIY project. However, embarking on your own building project comes with its own caveats as well.
By Chiara Torelli5 years ago in Futurism
The Big Future of Tiny Houses (Part 3)
Going off-grid is most people's ideal when they make the shift to tiny living. It merely means you don't need to rely on mains for power or water, and can significantly lower your cost of living after the initial outlay. Equipping your house for alternative power also increases its value, should you eventually wish to sell it, and makes it easier to take your home on the road and park wherever the fancy takes you.
By Chiara Torelli5 years ago in Futurism
The Big Future of Tiny Houses (Part 2)
Tiny houses are still a relatively new phenomenon, and local councils and governments aren't 100 percent sure how to go about regulating them yet. Things are moving a-pace though, and collaboration between councils and tiny homeowners is helping to open channels of communication. Here's the low-down on what classification you can claim for your tiny build, where you can live and how to go about settling in.
By Chiara Torelli5 years ago in Wheel
Au Naturel: Nutty for Cocos
Sustainability and natural health are gradually becoming central to many people's daily routines. Our awareness of the products we put in and on our bodies is evolving, as is our understanding of the social and ecological consequences of our choices. We're shifting our focus from fads and trends to long-term, ethical and natural solutions.
By Chiara Torelli5 years ago in Blush
- Top Story - August 2019
Every Day I'm TEFLing
I was lost after finishing my bachelor's degree. I knew I wanted "out" of academia, and its bubble-like, library-centred existence; I knew I wanted to be IN the world, interacting with people, issues and solutions; I knew I needed at least a little bit of money in order to live my most impactful life; I had no idea where to start.
By Chiara Torelli5 years ago in Education
