Greatness and creativity are inside each and every one of us. It emerges in different ways, at different times, and at a different pace for everyone. If you aren’t feeling as creative or inspired as you know you can be, we want to plant some ideas in your mind to inspire a new way of thinking. Try doing something in a different way. Even if you don’t think it will work. Make it fresh and different each time. Don’t be afraid to fail, it’s not a bad thing. The best way to better yourself is to learn from your mistakes. Learn a new skill. Dreams don’t work unless you do. Invest time to better yourself. Go...
What do your accessory picks say about you? The looks you create each morning make a statement about your personality. We’ve broken down each color to give you a look into the hidden meaning behind each. Which hues do you gravitate towards? Wear red and you’re showing the world that you’re not afraid to be an attention-grabber (in the best possible way). You’re an action-oriented type that creates bold, yet classic energy no matter the setting. Red accessories convey a sense of courage, strength, and excitement, and are playful, yet elegant. Style tips: Lovers of orange are natural social butterflies. You bring the good times with you with your great sense of humor, enthusiasm, and...
To celebrate style that’s sweeter than sunshine, we want to share the story about our Made From Fruit jewelry. Each handmade piece is a labor of love and our artisans want you to know how your jewelry makes its way from the grove to your jewelry box. Street juice vendors are a common sight in South America. The tourists enjoy freshly-squeezed juice and the workers enjoy using the abundant resources available to them naturally. Juicers discard peels, which are then picked up by artisans. Each peel is rolled, twisted, and sculpted into the desired shape which then undergoes a weeklong sun-drying process. After setting to a hard, leather-like texture, artisans add natural dyes to transform the peels into colorful...
We’re more than a month in to 2015, how are you keeping up with your resolutions? If they aren’t going quite as planned, you’re not alone. Let us help to jumpstart you to get you back on track. If you didn’t make one, now is a great time! Don’t wait until 2016 to create a new resolution, positive change can happen any time of year. Follow through is tough, we get it. Even if the odds are against you, that’s no reason to give up. Our tips are broken down into a few easy-to-follow steps. Think about your goal and why you want it. Make sure you’re pursuing a life change for reasons that matter...
Our mission is simple: spread hope.TM It’s not just our motto, it’s a principle that we put into action with every decision we make. Making a difference in the life of someone half a world away isn’t as difficult as you may think. When you choose to buy Fair Trade products, you transform lives in a real way by offering sustainable income opportunities for people in developing countries. Unlike many of the typical mass producers of goods around the world, fair trade workers are paid fair, up front prices for their work. Additionally, their working conditions are safe, child labor is forbidden and gender equality is ensured. These factors help foster long-term buying relationships and make the...
