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The Heart as a Symbol of Love

I was thinking about the heart shape, wondering how it became the symbol for love. Clearly, the physical heart must have inspired poetry, ballads, and stories for thousands of years because of…

Artizan Categories, Embroidery, Fair Trade, Gift Guide, Jewelry, Metal, Scarves/Shawls, Textile, Upcycled
Why Fair Trade Matters

When we think of handmade items, whether they were made recently or a long time ago, we can feel a connection with a person or a community who worked on those pieces,…

Accessories, Artizan Categories, Bags, Children, Community, Fair Trade, Featured Gallery, Gift Guide, Home Decor, Jewelry, Metal, Scarves/Shawls, Textile, Upcycled, Wood
Handmade Gifts for $30 and Under

“Living well is an art that can be developed: a love of life and ability to take great pleasure from small offerings and assurance that the world owes you nothing and that…

Accessories, Animals, Artizan Categories, Artizan Made News, Eco Product, Fair Trade, Gift Guide, Textile, Upcycled, Vintage
Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade Jewelry

Is the desire for adornment an innate human drive? Most cultures seem to express their identities through their clothing, jewelry and hair styles, often messaging to the public their roles in society…

Gift Guide, Jewelry, Upcycled
Gift Guide: Scarves and Shawls

As the cold weather blows through the Northern Hemisphere, we pull out our scarves, shawls and warm clothing. Some of it is practical, a barrier against cool temps, but a lot of…

Artizan Categories, Gift Guide, Scarves/Shawls, Upcycled
Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade Ornaments from Around the World

Decorating for the holidays is a huge deal for many people, with many bringing out treasures that have been handed down for generations. Ornaments and stocking stuffers can be great small gifts…

Artizan Categories, Eco Product, Embroidery, Fair Trade, Gift Guide, Upcycled
Birds and Wings Category: Spring has Sprung!

Spring is here and when I walk outside, the song birds are in full throttle! It's such a joy to hear them and watch them. I have a couple of feeder areas…

Artizan Categories, Eco Product, Fair Trade, Gift Guide, Textile
Artizan Kids: Handmade Gifts for Children

Surrounding a child with handmade products from an early age helps them make sense of the world, especially if they also learn how to stitch, paste, cut, weave and assemble. So many…

Accessories, Artizan Categories, Children, Community, Eco Product, Fair Trade, Gift Guide, Home Decor, Textile, Upcycled