THE VILLAGER
Your passport to our favorite finds and fair trade stories

4 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Turn Your Napkins into Art
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It’s easier than you think to be the host with the most… impressive tabletop.
Whether you’re hos...
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What does it mean to Bring Joy this holiday season?
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When we choose fair trade, we choose to bring joy and share connection.
The holiday season spark...
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Kenya, through the eyes of our buyer
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A New Orleans native, Melissa Hand has been working with makers in East Africa, Southern Africa, ...
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Paella—A recipe for bringing people together
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There are few things more fun than gathering with people you love and sharing a huge plate of foo...
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Introducing the Leakey Collection
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Guest blogger Katy Leakey explains why this new collection of serveware is so unique.
“My husb...
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Journey through the Enchanted Forest
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Pieces of folklore—for the wanderer
Walk along the forest path, lit dimly by spots of sunlight p...
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How to throw an Apple Cider All-Nighter
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Here’s what to do with all those apples.
Autumn. The season of abundant apples in many parts o...
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Three Ways to be the Best Guest at a Fall Wedding
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A Guide to Attending Autumn “I Dos”
Fall weddings are quickly becoming one of the most popular t...
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70th Anniversary + Fair Trade Month Twitter Chat
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You’re Invited!
Join Ten Thousand Villages for a #LiveLifeFair Twitter chat on October 20th, 201...
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Craftsmanship. The difference is in the details.
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How craftsmanship connects 6 makers from all over the world.
Craftsmanship is a conversation. It...
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DIY Desk Beach
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Bring summer to your office.
We’re all wishing summer could last just a little bit longer. But w...
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When paper is more than just paper
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To the innovative mind, paper can be a wallet, a picture frame, a journal, a piece of wall art… p...
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Local Veggies, Global Flavor
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With the constant surge of new technology has come a collective urge to slow down, to appreciate ...
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Three Steps to an Unforgettable Birthday
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When you celebrated your first birthday, perhaps you got to eat your first bite of cake. At thirt...
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Explore Indonesia: Finding work in a beautiful, but complicated country
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Islands are spattered across the Indian Ocean like paint, each with its own story scrawled out ac...
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Meet our friends from 7 different countries
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Friendship in Peru
On this land once walked one of the most impressive civilizations known t...
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Rebuilt Workshop Opens in Nepal
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After the catastrophic earthquake in Nepal, a new safe workshop opens.
With help from Ten Thou...
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Talismans & Memories
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The sentimental side of what we wear.
She wanders along a roadside, the warrior woman. Wearing...
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DIY Frozen Hot Chocolate
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Don’t save the amazing taste of hot chocolate for just the winter months. Celebrate Christmas in ...
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3 Simple Ways to Reach Relaxation
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Relaxation.
Every day, we face distractions. It’s become so easy to get caught up in the details...
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Are you Wearing the Right Pair?
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Tips on the right earring shape for you.
One of the best things about being a woman is that we a...
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Ice Cream Goes Global
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I scream…you scream…we all scream…there’s a reason everyone is screaming. Rich, cool, creamy good...
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Why Give a Gift?
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Giving gifts at my house was always an event, regardless of the season.
“Don’t come in the livin...
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India's 'Brass City' was in Danger of Losing its Craft Forever
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A city once filled with sparks and light from welder’s torches faced the threat of its craft dyin...
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Tips for trying out a brave new look
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Have you ever wondered what your fashion limits are? You won’t know until you test them, and this...
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From Peru, With Love
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Peru.
On this land once walked one of the most impressive civilizations known to mankind. The ...
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The Summer Guide to Getting Outside
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I live for summer. No shoes, cold beverages, camping trips, and awkward tan-lines. I love it all!...
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A Professional Stylist's Summer Tips: An Interview
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We all have our go-to looks. Our 15- minute morning makeup routines. Our tried-and-true lipstick ...
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5 Celebrations You Have To Try This Summer
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The warm weather is finally setting in. You have your favorite pair of flip-flops out by the door...
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Better than Birthstones
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Some birthstones are more practical than others. January’s garnet, for example, is relatively ine...
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6 Simple Steps to Find the Perfect Words
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Ever at a loss for words?
We all have a hard time expressing our feelings aloud sometimes, esp...
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What not to do when urban gardening
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There were plenty of things that my parents always used to tell me that I’d grow to love when I g...
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A Mother’s Day Dispatch
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When my boys were 4 years old and 3 months, I took them to the grocery store. I realize that this...
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Teas Around the World: Cultures and Customs
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Tea is second only to water as the most common beverage in the world. An international symbol of ...
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Why Fair Trade Matters
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In a world where problems seem to get increasingly more complicated every year, fair trade is ref...
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A Beginner's Guide to Flower Arranging
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Fresh flowers. They always seem like a good idea. Their color and texture breathe life into a roo...
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