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 »
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we’re members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on February 14th, 2012 | No Comments »
Take a quick look at the jewelry you’re wearing. Look at your rings, your earrings, your necklace, and your bracelet. Unless you specifically bought jewelry labeled “fair trade”, there’s a darn good chance that the gold you’re wearing was mined with child labor and/or unsafe, unethical, and environmentally damaging mining practices.
It’s heart wrenching to think [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on December 28th, 2011 | No Comments »
It’s hard to believe that Christmas Eve is 10 days from today. Yowza! So, I wanted to highlight some more fair trade gifts before the timeline closes for Christmas delivery. Don’t forget, you have until this coming Friday, December 16, to order in time for Christmas Day delivery!
Don’t Forget to Shop Fair Trade!
Before I dive [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on December 14th, 2011 | No Comments »
I feel like a kid at Christmas every time we get a new batch of designs up on Earth Divas. It’s so exciting!
I love getting to see the incredible workmanship of our artisans. They’re so talented! And it makes me happy that people get just as excited as I do over these fair trade bags [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 25th, 2011 | No Comments »
So, you likely already know that not only is October Fair Trade Month, it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month (which is why you see everything from stores to NFL football players hosed down in pink).
This morning, I found a stunning piece of jewelry that not only helps raise awareness about breast cancer, but it’s also [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 18th, 2011 | No Comments »
Did you know that October is Fair Trade Month? Well, it is!
Fair Trade Month is sponsored by Fair Trade USA, and this year marks the 8th annual celebration of fair trade. Yippee!
Here at Earth Divas we passionately believe in fair trade. And, we have a lot of exciting stories coming up about some new relationships [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 12th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
As I write this, the wind is blowing hard outside. I can see yellow, orange, and red leaves cascading past my office window, covering my yard with a patchwork of bright fall colors. Fall is officially here! What does this mean?
Brisk mornings at the Farmer’s Market. Sunny, windy afternoon walks. And, my favorite….the transition to [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on September 29th, 2011 | No Comments »
Backstory: I started doing yoga at home a few months ago, and there aren’t words to describe how much I love it. It doesn’t matter what kind of day I’ve had…when I’m done with my yoga workout, I feel amazing. I’ve lost weight, I’ve gained an incredible amount of strength and flexibility, and I feel [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on September 21st, 2011 | 1 Comment »
So, New York is on fire with beautiful models, amazing fashion and plenty of parties all this week. Fashion Week has come again, and I remember last year how excited I was that green fashion was truly taking a center stage. Well, this year green and sustainable fashion is even more prevalent than it was [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on September 14th, 2011 | No Comments »
