Tag Archives: jewelry

ten thousand villages

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Leah

Ten Thousand Villages may have invented the fair trade model. Founded in 1946, the company “strives to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of disadvantaged artisans in 38 countries” by buying their goods at fair prices and selling them … Continue reading →

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coming soon

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Leah

Posted in Retailers | Tagged antique, brass, etsy, for sale, jewelry, long chain, necklace, pendant, second hand, skeleton key, vintage, water lily thrift | Leave a comment

the moral wardrobe: prints

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Leah

Moral Wardrobe, take 2. Today’s outfit is an assortment of old and new. Not all items are ethically produced because some were bought before I considered the moral implications of my purchases. It doesn’t make sense to rid my closet … Continue reading →