Notable
Essential Oils: The Essence of Clean and Well-being
The early Transcendentalists like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau somewhat inspire our philosophy at Koala Eco. Followers of this movement believed immersion in the sights, sounds and smells...
Journal
Desmond Sweeney: a soul learning lessons in nature
Take one look at the art of Desmond Sweeney, and you can pretty much guess where he feels most at home. His paintings are like...
How nature helps Hillary Peterson nourish body, mind and spirit
When Hillary Peterson was in her early thirties, she gave birth to twins. As if that wasn’t enough of a life-changing event, a short while...
How Elka Whalan finds a touch of heaven in nature
In her first career as a top-level swimmer, Elka Whalan (née Graham) won a swathe of medals at the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games,...
Metaphors for living a fulfilling life with Nic Smith
Sunshine Coast is described as ‘a 180 km stretch of paradise that’s tucked into the southwest corner of mainland British Columbia.’ This is where South...
Connecting with a higher force: how nature sustains Heidi Middleton
One of Australian fashion’s biggest success stories of the last couple of decades or so is Sass & Bide, a designer label created by two...
How connecting to nature makes life beautiful for Nathan Webster
A year ago, we launched our Koala Eco ‘Hour in Nature’ journal thread, profiling inspiring people whom we believe genuinely live and breathe a nature-focused...
The real deal: Kit Willow’s time in nature
For over 20 years, Kit Willow has been a leading light in Australia’s fashion industry: first as a lingerie and ready-to-wear designer, and more recently...
From ocean-side to city-side: how Kayla Curtis-Evans maintains her connection to nature
Though this Californian-born writer and creative producer may now live in New York, she maintains the firm connection to nature made during her college years...
An Hour in Nature: Sarah Humphries
For Sarah Humphries, beauty, health and wellness are more than personal interests: they’re integral to her profession. Sarah is the founder of SHA, an award-winning...
