Warmer weather is upon us, now is the time to make a plan to stay productive this summer.   Whether you’re enjoying a staycation or passing the time during the long trip to get to your destination, there’s no better way to keep your mind sharp and body relaxed than getting lost in a good book.   Visualize the path to your success by documenting what you want to accomplish. Sticking to a goal that is written down and posted somewhere you’ll see often will keep you motivated and making choices to accomplish it.   Raise awareness for a cause, donate your time to a local charity, or donate gently used items to an organization or person who can give...

  Add some positivity to your phone and brighten your day every time you unlock your screen. These images were made extra large to appear beautiful and crisp on the highest resolution screens.   To set these as your mobile wallpaper or lock screen image, hold down on your desired image and save to your camera roll. Then, select the image in your settings menu to select where you’d like to set it on your phone.     Want wallpaper for a device other than a smart phone? Leave a comment with your device type so we'll know for future wallpaper posts.

We’re taking a bit of a departure from our normal blog posts to talk about happiness. As humans, we want to be happy, and we can say whether we are or not, but can it really be defined, studied and measured? And can we use this learning to become happier?     What is happiness? Humans are continually searching for it and trying to obtain it, our deepest desires are to be happy. As a company, we stand for positivity, but we wanted to dig deeper and really define this. Defining happiness can seem as elusive as achieving it.   A hypothetical question was posed; who do you think would be happier - a man who lost his legs one...

It’s barely 4 months into the year and already we’ve accomplished so much together. We owe so much to our customers and our fans because without you, the positive, lasting change we’ve brought to developing countries wouldn’t be possible.     In total, we’ve purchased over 47,000 handmade pieces from our artisan communities. If that sounds impressive to you, it’s because it is! It’s remarkable, in fact. You’ve showed that you believe in our mission, and the people we’ve helped together are forever grateful. We’d love to share some highlights so far this year:     Our team of artisans in India are some of the most talented weavers we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Their line of warm-...

What do scientists, writers, and social workers have in common? They’re all in the list of top 10 heaviest coffee drinkers. Whether you take your drink black, or with the skilled talent of your neighborhood barista, there’s no denying that coffee is a staple in the lives of many.   Our line of handmade jewelry features a few special pieces handmade from 100% Colombian coffee beans. Our Cafe Rosa Necklace, Moca Bracelet, and Cafe Earrings are favorites among coffee drinkers and Fair Trade enthusiasts alike, and add that perfect conversation piece to your Spring style.     Need a tasty treat to compliment your coffee-loving style? Here’s our favorite recipe for a simple mocha latte, you probably have all 3...