Mother’s Day Roundup
We are so thankful to the incredible mothers, grandmothers and other women in our lives who have helped us to become who we are today! So we’ve pulled together a few of our favorite items to show our moms just how much we appreciate them. From a one-of-a-kind table runner to a bouquet of orchids from one of our absolute favorite NYC florists Belle Fleur, our picks are sure to please the lovely ladies in our lives!
No.1* Ikat Runner/Scarf / No.2* Jonathan Adler Small Gold Bird Bowl / No.3 Belle Fleur Jewel Bouquet / No.4* Gold Leaf Cuff
Plus, to make your Mother’s Day shopping even easier, we are offering 25% off + Free Shipping on our entire site with code LOVEMOM through this Thursday, May 3rd, 12 noon EST (offer does not apply to previous purchases). Order by then for guaranteed delivery before Mom’s Day!
Here’s to Mom!
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Guest Storyteller: Ruth DeGolia of Mercado Global
We had the great pleasure of catching up with Ruth DeGolia, Founder and Executive Director of Mercado Global, to learn more about the incredible, inspiring artisans behind the organization. Ruth started Mercado Global out of her college dorm room working with just a handful of artisans and has since grown it into a successful non-profit enterprise working with over 360 artisans in 31 cooperatives!
What is your favorite aspect of working with and visiting artisans in Guatemala?
Hands down: seeing the impact our sales and training programs have in the communities with which we work.
The women we work with are some of the most talented, hard-working and inspiring women I have ever met. These women are amazing weavers and jewelry makers – skills that have been passed down in their families for generations. These women don’t want handouts – they want a market. They want a chance to earn their own income. And they want what every other mom wants: the ability to send her daughters to school.
It is unbelievably rewarding to see how the women we work with hold themselves with increased self-confidence and pride as we help them earn their own, significant income for the first time. And, of course, the most important part is seeing their children in school (and knowing that we helped the mothers earn the funds to send their children to school themselves!) This is, ultimately, why we are all here.
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Thanks so much to the Girls of Lincoln Park for their lovely post on Histoire, featuring our new arrivals from Mercado Global! Check it out here!
thegirlsoflincolnpark:
We stumbled across Histoire a few months back which is new type of luxury and socially conscious home and lifestyle goods company! We were so pleased discover that founder, Monica Tai, is also originally from Chicago! Now based out of New York, Histoire sources exquisite goods from all corners of the world and returns a portion of its profits to the artisans and communities in developing and underdeveloped areas. The pillows below were designed by Mercada Global, one of Histoire’s partner designers, and are all handmade by women in Guatemala! The online shop also includes other home decor items from candles to home accessories. Be sure to check out to Histoire and you can like them here and follow here! Happy Shopping! - GOLP
Comolapa Brocade Pillow
Wide Stripe Foldover Clutch
Comalapa Brocade Stripe Pillow
Rope Dye Pillow
A Perfect Pair: FEED + TOMS Collaboration
As a supporter of both FEED and TOMS products, we’re so excited for the special collaboration between FEED and TOMS! Made from FEED’s traditional burlap fabric along with the FEED stamp logo, the FEED 12 TOMS shoe is super cute and available in both Women’s and Children sizes. Buy one for yourself and one for your toddler and together you’ll be the perfect pair.
What we love most about this partnership is that you don’t have to choose between which cause to support - your purchase supports not one but two amazing causes both dedicated to improving the lives of children. For each pair of the FEED 12 TOMS shoe you purchase, one pair of new shoes and 12 school meals are donated to children in need. How amazing is that?
Quantities are limited and can only be purchased online so walk on over (figuratively) to toms.com or feedprojects.com and get yours today!
Inspiration from the Runway: Chanel
This week, we were inspired by the ethereal nautical theme from Chanel’s Spring 2012 RTW collection. Never short on inspiration, Karl Lagerfeld transformed the Grand Palais into a magical underwater world to complement his dreamy collection. We’re certainly ready to get on board that ship!
No.1* Utopia Sailor/Pirate Bowl / No.2 Decorative Brass Sailboat / Outfit image from Chanel Spring 2012
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Trend: Bright Spring Hues
Style Set: Erika of Small Shop Studio
Erika of Small Shop Studio is a jack of all design trades. Starting in studio art and an art history degree, she then went on to study interior design, and after that delved into the graphic design world. She now runs her own brand styling studio, Small Shop Studio.
We we asked Erica about what her community means to her:
“It’s important to me to give back to my community, and be connected with the global community as a whole. Here in my own community, I am on leadership with a women’s volunteer organization that works to benefit children in need. I want to raise my daughter to live outside of her bubble and know the gift of true charity.”
Erika paired our ikat runner/scarf with this fun gem lamp in pink from Furbish.
“I’ve been looking to add some color into my home décor, and the blue ikat scarf/runner would be a great accent atop my grandparent’s mid-century modern teak buffet. I’d love to pair it with a more contemporary piece — these faceted lamps in a fun color strike the perfect balance.”
Photo of Erika and her daughter by Jennifer Daigle Photography
— Meg B.
Histoire on Fab.com!
Check out our sale on Fab.com starting today at 11am EST through this Friday! We’re thrilled to be working with one of the fastest growing, design savvy start-ups around. Now get shopping!
