As I write this, the sun is just starting to make its way into my office windows, which are thrown wide open to let in the sounds of birds and rustling leaves. Yesterday, it was 80 degrees here, and I know many parts of the country are starting to see summertime temps.
There are so many [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags on May 16th, 2012 | No Comments »
No matter where I go, or how long I go for, I take only my purse and a backpack with me on my travels.
The reason I love packing uber-light are many: it’s cheaper (I don’t have to pay a suitcase charge), it’s easier (I don’t lug suitcases around an airport, or around the subway or [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags, Fair Trade Living on May 2nd, 2012 | No Comments »
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. Many people love doing something special for their moms on this day because, put simply, we just wouldn’t be around without them!
If you are planning on buying something special for your mom on Mother’s Day, then one of the best things I think you can do is to choose [...]
Filed under: Eco Living, Fair Trade Bags on April 25th, 2012 | No Comments »
So, Ed just got back from an amazing trip to Nepal. He worked with our artisans on new designs for Earth Divas, and he took a ton of amazing pictures and video of how our bags are actually made!
Below, you can see some of the dyed garments drying in the sun.
The fabric is dyed by [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags, Uncategorized on April 4th, 2012 | No Comments »
Do you know what I love about spring and early summer?
I love taking a quick weekend getaway to Grand Haven, Michigan. Grand Haven is just three hours from where I live, and it’s a lovely little town right on Lake Michigan. My husband and I go several times a year because the beaches are gorgeous, [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags on March 29th, 2012 | No Comments »
It’s hard to believe that the Easter holidays are just around the corner. If you’re looking for some fun and springy presents for your kids’ Easter basket (or for your own), we have some wonderful fair trade bags that they would love!
1. Pressed Wool Shoulder Bag
This wonderful fair trade pressed wool bag is perfect for [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags on March 23rd, 2012 | No Comments »
Hi Everyone,
Ed is in Nepal right now working with our artisans to create some great new fair trade bags. He sent some great pictures that show how the process of a bag comes together!
Here’s how this group of artisans, shown below, works with Ed, at least on this trip!
Step 1: The artisans come up with [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags on March 14th, 2012 | No Comments »
Have you ever wondered about the women who make our bags? Well, wonder no more!
The beautiful pictures below show some of the artisans who make the bags, hats, and other lovelies here at Earth Divas. Some of these shots are just stunning, and show how talented these women are.
That last image there is one of [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags on February 24th, 2012 | No Comments »
I know it’s only mid-February. However, lots of you are taking your winter vacations right now (congratulations!). And…Spring Break is coming up really quickly!
I wanted to do a post this week on eco-friendly beach bags because not only will it be beach season soon, but I’ve been on the Gulf the past several months and [...]
Filed under: Eco Fashion, Fair Trade Bags on February 13th, 2012 | No Comments »
Here at Earth Divas, we have a lot of bags I really love. But my favorite category has to be our crossbody bags.
I love crossbody bags because they’re so convenient. You can just sling them across your body and go!
1. Tie-Dyed Rocker Bag
So, I know I’ve featured this rocker bag several times before, but I [...]
Filed under: Fair Trade Bags on January 30th, 2012 | No Comments »
