An Interview with Lindsay Dahl
Lindsay Dahl has been working at the forefront of environmental health and climate change movements for over two decades, working to eliminate toxic chemicals from consumer products through polic...
GOTS, GOLS, OEKO-TEX and More: What Do These Certifications Mean?
Shopping for certified furniture can feel like learning a different language—especially when acronyms like GOTS, GOLS, and OEKO-TEX pop up everywhere. What do all these letters mean, and more impo...
We’ll admit it: we’re slowpokes. Shortcuts aren't always sustainable, and we like taking our time to make sure it's juuust right. We believe in slow craft, building pieces one by one, and continuo...
Natural Latex Foam vs. Poly Foam Furniture: What’s actually inside your sofa?
All sofa cushions are not created equal! We’ve done the work to source the most comfortable, durable, and supportive eco-certified foams for our furniture out there. At Medley, we offer both Gl...
A Fluff Above the Rest: All About the Amazing Properties of Wool
Warm. Fuzzy. Soft. Wool might make you think of sweaters, knits, and all kinds of cozy things you can wrap up in—which might be why some customers are surprised to hear that we use wool inside our...
Meg Christensen's Portland, OR Home
It wasn't her plan, but Portland, OR native Meg Christensen found her 1904 dream-come-true home smack in the middle of the pandemic house-buying frenzy. Meg gives us all the details about settli...
Natural Latex Explained: Sofas, Mattresses, and more
Do you opt for organic produce and natural cleaning products? If you’ve already thought about embracing more sustainable and natural materials in your home environment, then you'll want to know a...
6 Reasons to Sleep on a Natural Latex Mattress
We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep—and having the right mattress is an important way to make sure that sleep is restful. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, durable option with optimal...
How to Spot Truly Sustainable Furniture
On a mission to outfit your home with sustainable furniture? Amazing! We know this takes effort: from eco materials to responsible production practices, there’s so much to learn and compare before...
As the world sees the negative effects of climate change reach new heights, limiting global temperature rise is more pressing than ever. Companies right now have an opportunity (and responsib...