I’ve long been a fan of FashionABLE and Miriam Designs, so when the two companies combined earlier this year to impact women globally AND locally, I knew good things were about to happen. One of their latest innovations is CustomizABLE, a line of handmade jewelry that YOU get to design. When I was offered the […]
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Do you have any little ones on your gift list this year? I love shopping for baby gifts, but sometimes I’m not sure how to find gifts that are ethically made AND safe for the youngest gift recipients. Happily, some wonderful companies offer fun, whimsical, eco-friendly gifts for the little bits in your life. Check
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Hi, friends! I hope you are having a restful Thanksgiving holiday. Whether you are shopping or resting this weekend, I have a few links I thought you might like. Looking to shop ethically this weekend? I have a list of sales up at Fair Fashion Finds. Many of the sales were compiled by the talented
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Ready for fall layers and cozy fabrics? When the mornings are chilly and the leaves are on the ground, it’s time to add plaid back into rotation. Here are some of my favorite plaid pieces this season: 1. Devonshire Dress from Mata Traders, $92. This classic, A-line dress makes sophistication easy and comfortable. Made fairly in Nepal.
Thrifting costumes is easy on the budget and environment (yay for reducing and reusing!), but the process can be frustrating unless you have a game plan. My boys have Star Wars fever this year, so when my six-year-old found a Darth Vader voice-changing mask at Goodwill for $4, I knew he’d found his Halloween muse. Last year
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So guys, Stitch Fix is in my dog house. I liked my first Fix but decided not to keep anything. In my second Fix, four out of five items were made-in-the-USA, but I really didn’t like the style or quality. I took a break from Stitch Fix for a few months, but I decided to give
Skirt: Mata Traders (fair trade) | Tank: Everlane (sweatshop-free) | Shoes: Sseko (fair trade) I ordered this A-line skirt from Mata Traders a short while ago, and I find myself wearing it every week. The lightweight, woven fabric makes the skirt perfect for our warm Tennessee autumn, and I know it will layer well with
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October is my favorite month. A time for hockey, bonfires with s’mores, fall festivals, friends, and — of course — fair trade. October is Fair Trade Month, which means fun sales and product launches from several sustainable companies. The Root Collective officially launched their gorgeous Millie smoking shoes, and they are offering 20% off purchases
Ah, October. The day in Nashville is gray and drizzly, perfect weather for a curling up with a blanket and reading. Alas, I have other obligations, but if you find yourself in so fortunate a position, here are some links to get you started. My brilliant friend Jen eloquently shares How to Talk to Kids About
Exercise balances my mood, keeps me healthy, and makes up for all that sugar I consume (kidding…..mostly…..). Until recently, though, my workout uniform consisted of huge, raggedy yoga pants plus oversize t-shirts. Let me tell you, dancing and downward-dogging is not easy with all that extra fabric. And with school drop-off, errands, and chores, I might
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