Good Ancestor Co

Sustainable Generational Style.

We hope to inspire informed decision making in the designing and building of your home, and to introduce you to the best products for you, the earth and future generations.

12/04/2024

Our holiday wish is for composting to be proudly displayed in all the kitchens across the US! 😃That’s why we are extending a massive 40% off on our beautiful handmade ceramic countertop compost bins. These one of a kind beauties made by artisans in Ojai, CA, are sure to be treasured by your loved ones who want to do something good for the earth everyday!! Head over to goodancestor.co to check them out and enjoy the BIG SALE- SITEWIDE all December! Thank you for caring 🌍❤️😘

10/16/2023

What sustainable design dreams are made of! Reclaimed wood, concrete floors, plaster walls and a view of nature in every direction. Our eyes and hearts definitely exploded when we walked into the incredible home of More info on her regenerative farming efforts coming soon. For now, we will drool over her dining room, and yes that view is real! 😍

10/03/2023

Regenerative ranchers, farmers, gardeners… people who love soil, animals, fresh air and living with the land… those who fiercely love the earth and who are doing all they can to protect and regenerate it. These, are our people! Or at least people we strive to be like, want to be around, and to learn from. is one of these incredible people. She has been inspiring us for a while now with her activism and work in the regenerative space and recently we were thrilled to spend time with her at her incredible ranch learning her ways and philosophies. She is so wise and inspires us in many ways. We are working on a proper feature, but for now here are some behind the scenes shots of our time in her magical garden and from her land. And just wait for a glimpse into her unbelievable home 😍 It’s beyond a sustainable dream! Check back soon for more on 🤗

09/07/2023

In search of inspiration for a project and ended up drooling over Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent’s incredible Montauk home!
Here are three sustainable elements that we love about this home : 1) “the wrapped walls in the family room were from a dock that was being demolished” 2) the fireplace in the great room was built out of beach rocks 3) “ they added 40 percent more native vegetation to the surrounding land”
PLUS all the natural woven materials which will always be an earth friendly choice 🙌🏽
So inspiring, as always and
Images by Richard Fousler
Edit from Elle Decor
Article via the portfolio of

09/05/2023

Our little isn’t feeling AS little these days, now that we are finally enjoying our newly renovated spaces 🎉 For those of you who are new to our story, we have been renovating our nearly century old home for what feels like forever. The most recent project has been completely redesigning the old guest house and garage and connecting it our main house, so rather than two structures we are now have one happy home! We have been trying our best to design and build sustainably and plan to share more about this now that we are back to work after a summer spent focusing on family time ❤️ Building sustainably has definitely been a challenge and it has meant a lot of sacrifices. My (Rita here!) day job is luxury residential design sooo you can only imagine my list of wants from all those homes, but we are committed to minimal impact which has meant being diligent about souring from only mindful vendors, and reusing and repurposing whenever possible. Fortunately for our family the “imperfect” is what we embrace as our version of perfect! When working with repurposed materials you get all sorts of wabi sabi, like our concrete floors here. We opted to pull up the tiles that were installed on top to grind down and polish the slab, vs installing all new wood or vinyl flooring (which many people automatically think would be a must). Can’t tell you how many people when they first saw them (without furniture) asked “so what are you doing for the floors?” 😂🤣😬 And I’ll admit initially I saw the cracks and the “history” everywhere and wasn’t sure, but now that the whole picture is close to complete, I will say the floors are my favorite part. They feel amazing, I love their character, and I love that we didn’t need to purchase any new material! Long story short, my husband (Brogan who creates the content of substance on the site ❤️) was right! He is definitely saying “YES!” as he reads this. Speaking of reading, anyone still here?! I’m a rambler! If you are reading this we will buy a margarita 🍹 More house tips coming soon! 😘

08/11/2023

Every decision when building or renovating a structure has a number of factors to consider from aesthetics, longevity, structural integrity and most of all cost. Metal Roofs 101 is a fast read that allow you to reinvision your next project with a sustainable metal top hat. We have broken down the reasons why metal is the most sustainable option using 7 key sustainability keystones. No matter the building style there is a light colored metal roof for it. Cheers to your new 50 year roof!

08/07/2023

How scary is walking down the 🧴 sunscreen isle? If you are like us, it is completely overwhelming. Sunscreen decoded! The GA buyers guide is here to make your next purchase decision easier. All nicely packaged with a bow into a 5 minute read with pretty pictures. We dive into what the difference is between Mineral vs Chemical, what "Reef Safe" means, how skin tones are effected by sun exposure, why packaging matters and what we use in our house! Happy sun safe adventures.

08/04/2023

Everyday (before last Thursday) I wondered what the difference between and is. Now, I know and you can too by clicking on our article. An enjoyable 5 min read!
The similarities blend with the differences but there are important distinctions that can affect the power of your purse! The power is in the nuance. Jump over for a quick EDU and you will know what to buy for your next picnic, hike or backyard campout.
Leave it better than you found it!

08/02/2023

New Compost Bin Inventory has arrived! Restocked in finish. Composters and countertops rejoice. If you need another one, or your friends have been asking where to get one like yours the limited inventory is ready. Your plants will thank you too!
Tell your friends how great you feel when composting with your kids and send them to us!

07/10/2023

In our book there is nothing more chic than design that connects effortlessly with nature. We recently stayed at on Isla Holbox and fell in love with their artistic use of natural materials, along with their thoughtfully minimal aesthetic. Their respect for the environment paired with elegant design was our version of ultimate luxury! Thank you for making your love for the earth into such a beautiful experience!

06/15/2023

We are so grateful that you guys have been loving our Compost Bins! Especially the Calico color way which is now sold out! Not to worry, per your wonderful inquiries we have opened up a preorder just for this special finish. Preorder will be open until June 30th and then allow 4-6 weeks for production and shipping. Thank you again for your support and for doing good for the earth… in style of course 😘

06/13/2023

“We need optimism to make progress — yet that alone isn’t enough. To contend with environmental crises and make life better for everyone, we need the right kind of optimists: those who recognize that the world will only improve if we fight for it.”
— Hannah Ritchie,

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