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4 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Turn Your Napkins into Art

4 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Turn Your Napkins into Art

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Written by Valentina
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?

What does it mean to Bring Joy this holiday season?

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Written by Mosaic
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

Kenya, through the eyes of our buyer

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Written by Mosaic
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

Paella—A recipe for bringing people together

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

Introducing the Leakey Collection

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Written by Mosaic
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

Journey through the Enchanted Forest

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

How to throw an Apple Cider All-Nighter

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

Three Ways to be the Best Guest at a Fall Wedding

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Written by Valentina
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

70th Anniversary + Fair Trade Month Twitter Chat

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Written by Tony Gorick
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.

Craftsmanship. The difference is in the details.

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Written by Valentina
How craftsmanship connects 6 makers from all over the world. Craftsmanship is a conversation. It...
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DIY Desk Beach

DIY Desk Beach

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Written by Mosaic
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

When paper is more than just paper

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

Local Veggies, Global Flavor

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

Three Steps to an Unforgettable Birthday

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Written by Valentina
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

Explore Indonesia: Finding work in a beautiful, but complicated country

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

Meet our friends from 7 different countries

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Written by Mosaic
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

Rebuilt Workshop Opens in Nepal

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Written by Mosaic
After the catastrophic earthquake in Nepal, a new safe workshop opens. With help from Ten Thou...
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Talismans & Memories

Talismans & Memories

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Written by Jessica Wieser
The sentimental side of what we wear. She wanders along a roadside, the warrior woman. Wearing...
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DIY Frozen Hot Chocolate

DIY Frozen Hot Chocolate

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Written by Tony Gorick
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

3 Simple Ways to Reach Relaxation

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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?

Are you Wearing the Right Pair?

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Written by Valentina
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

Ice Cream Goes Global

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Written by Becca Stamp
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?

Why Give a Gift?

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Written by Tony Gorick
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

India's 'Brass City' was in Danger of Losing its Craft Forever

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

Tips for trying out a brave new look

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Written by Becca Stamp
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

From Peru, With Love

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

The Summer Guide to Getting Outside

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Written by Valentina
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

A Professional Stylist's Summer Tips: An Interview

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

5 Celebrations You Have To Try This Summer

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Written by Tony Gorick
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

Better than Birthstones

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

6 Simple Steps to Find the Perfect Words

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

What not to do when urban gardening

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Written by Valentina
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

A Mother’s Day Dispatch

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Written by Becca Stamp
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

Teas Around the World: Cultures and Customs

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Written by Jessica Wieser
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

Why Fair Trade Matters

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Written by Valentina
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

A Beginner's Guide to Flower Arranging

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Written by Becca Stamp
Fresh flowers. They always seem like a good idea. Their color and texture breathe life into a roo...
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