Earth Day is a celebration near and dear to our mission. Our company was created to provide steady work to people in developing countries while also embracing styles that use materials that are kind to our environment. Many of the products we sell are created from repurposed materials like upcycled Indian saris, discarded fabric scraps, and even real coffee beans and fruit pulp. This year’s Earth Day is focused around putting an end to plastic pollution. From creating harmful environments for marine life, creating litter on beaches, and clogging waste outlets of streams, sanitation lines, and landfills, creating a sustainable solution is vital to the health of our communities. You’d be amazed at the long-term impact just one person can...

You asked for them!  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.

The desire to create a positive impact in your town (or beyond) is something that lies within all of us, but finding the means to have an impact can sometimes be challenging. Having a full-time job or full-time responsibilities at home can create a barrier to action but there are still ways you can volunteer for good.Start by finding an organization or a cause you care about. They’ll likely have volunteer needs and opportunities listed on their website or social media pages. If not, send them a quick email letting them know you are interested in contributing.If you aren’t able to commit to a long-term need, offer to pitch in on a specific project. Some organizations also have committees that...

Things that are worthwhile and life-changing are rarely easy. My most recent artisan visit was a 46 hour journey to reach Indonesia. Visits with our artisans always have a similar agenda: to check in and be sure they are doing well, talk about ideas for the future, provide support, and to continue building strong relationships. An idea had been in the back of my mind for several years, and I finally felt that it was the right time to act on it. About five years ago, during one of my first few visits to Indonesia, I was in a remote residential village with small, family-run corner shops that sold just the essentials. It was quiet, low-key, and peaceful. Then, amongst...

Earlier this year, I logged one thing I was grateful for each day. I think of myself as a pretty positive person, but that’s easier said than done on really trying days. Sometimes the things that bring the most stress also bring the most joy. Hiding or shaming our negative emotions isn’t healthy, emotions in the “sad” category should expressed and explored and not immediately suppressed. But, recognizing that there is some good in every day, can help you be grateful for the life you have and give you a reason to search out the positive, even when it might be a little tough to come by.   Below are my gratitude observations each day: Day 1: This morning’s hot...