I’ll be the first to admit I have a slight problem with Etsy. Well, slight might be an understatement. I love Etsy with a fierce passion.
The site has given thousands of artists the chance to sell their handmade and vintage goods, and many of them are pursuing their art full time, thanks to the success [...]
Filed under: DIY/Upcycling, Eco Fashion on July 26th, 2012 | Comments Off
When most people hear the words “fair trade,” they envision foods and goods that come from struggling communities in third world countries; I know that’s what I often picture. However, you might not expect a fair trade label on foods or goods that’s produced in a developed nation, such as the United States or Great [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Living, Fair Trade News on July 25th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
When I was in elementary school, we would occasionally sign up to go door-to-door, selling things to help raise money for the band, or the girls’ baseball team, or whatever after-school program was currently in a financial crisis.
Of course, in Louisiana, in the 1980s, our selling choices were limited. We generally sold holiday wrapping paper, [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Gifts on July 20th, 2012 | Comments Off
I love finding new socially-responsible businesses to fall in love with. And when those businesses sell products I can fall in love with at the same time, even better.
This is what has happened with Raven + Lily. This site carries all the things women love: clothing, jewelry, paper, scarves, and bath luxuries. The best part [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Gifts, Fair Trade Living on July 18th, 2012 | Comments Off
Thankfully, soon the weather is going to make a change for the chillier side. We’ll need wool sweaters, jeans, tall boots, and even a scarf to cut the wind. It’s hard to imagine right now (with the thermostat hovering right around 93 at my house!), but fall is definitely on her way.
Which is why I [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on July 14th, 2012 | Comments Off
Perhaps it’s the dry, blistering heat most of the country has suffered through this summer. Or, maybe it’s just the mid-July “blahs.” But, I’ve been dreaming of Fall lately.
My thoughts have been turning to crisp blue skies, chilly nights with campfires and open windows, orange and red colored leaves, and of course, fall fashion. I’m [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags on July 13th, 2012 | Comments Off
I’m really excited to showcase a new line of bags we’ve recently created for Earth Divas. Although each of these bags are unique, the overall theme is, “What You Buy, Matters.” Because truly, every purchase you make in life makes a difference to someone else. We believe that wholeheartedly here at Earth Divas. So, are you [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags on July 6th, 2012 | Comments Off
If you pay attention to fashion blogs, or keep a weather eye out for awesome street style, then you’ve probably already realized that rain boots, or “galoshes” are hothothot right now.
These colorful, knee-high rubber boots have been a staple in England for decades. But here in the States we’re just now discovering how fun, funky, [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion on July 5th, 2012 | Comments Off
