We're getting ready to go to South America! It’s our first trip since February 2015 and I'm so excited to meet with our artisans, hear their updates and see the incredible pieces they've been working on. Anytime I travel internationally, I have a few staple items that I always bring along. Here's a list of my top 5: 1. Comfortable, lightweight clothes - mostly cotton! Not only is it hot but we spend many hours en route to various locations, so comfort is key! 2. Backup power for my iPhone. I use my phone to stay organized and document my trip with photos, and sometimes it’s not easy to charge on the go. 3. Healthy pre-packaged snacks....
We love festival season because it brings out a free-spirited adventurous side in all of us, especially when it comes to our fashion choices. So far this year, we’ve already seen a few fashion trends we love, so it inspired us to write a post about some of our own festival must-haves. Whether you’re planning to attend Bonnaroo, Bunberry, Burning Man, Austin City Limits, or any festival in between, we’ve compiled a list of festival essentials that mix practical with funky — and are nice to Mother Earth. 1. Sensible shoes are a must. We love the textile Leila Booties by Tom’s, designed specifically with the festival-goer in mind. They’re so versatile, they’re sure to become regulars...
We love picking out the perfect gift for someone we love. It’s what “Gifting Thoughtfully” is all about. This year, instead of a check, consider giving the special graduate in your life a gift that speaks to her personality and unique sense of style, while spreading hope to the artisans who created it. Each gift arrives with an artisan story card which will remind her of this great big world she is about enter and the importance of giving back. The Minimalist: Kham Necklace She loves the simple things in life and when it comes to her jewelry believes less is more. You’ve always admired her cool, effortless style and ability to look flawlessly unplanned in her carefully curated wardrobe...
Today marks the 15th annual World Fair Trade Day — a worldwide celebration of Fair Trade as a tangible way to promote safe, healthy working conditions, protect the environment, and empower the world’s most vulnerable communities to build strong, thriving businesses. (read more at wfto.com). Our Fair Trade, handmade pieces are made from a variety of sustainable and upcycled materials and each one has a beautiful story about an artisan who hand-crafted the design for I Thought of You. When you buy Fair Trade products, you ensure that each artist is fairly compensated for their time, labor, and talent, thus empowering our artisans and their communities. You also help provide them with basic human rights, like clean water, food,...
