Our hand carved decor collection originates from a small island in Indonesia, in a small town called Ubud (ew-bood, “bood” rhymes with “food). Artisans learn this delicate trade from family members and other villagers who are eager to share their skill and continue the trade. They work with several different types of wood, all sustainable, such as rain tree wood, indian rosewood, mahogany, and crocodile wood. We’d love to share with you a little bit more about their culture and way of life.     This town made up of small farms, rice paddies, and dense forests has grown to a population of around 30,000 people. Located in the central foothills and deep ravines of the Gianyar regency, this area...

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...

Thank your teacher with a thoughtful note and a thoughtful gift. We’ve created 4 greeting cards you can print at home. They’re blank inside allowing you to add a personal message for the teacher you couldn’t do without.       Place your order for your teacher’s gift now through Saturday 4/25/15 and receive free shipping. Use discount code LOVETEACHERS at checkout. We’ll gift package your order to put the finishing touch on your thoughtful gift.      

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...