As the days begin to shorten and the cool air comes in, head over to Mustard Seed to prepare for the approaching seasons! Aside from the beautiful new scarves, the most eye-catching pieces of new fall/winter accessories from Minga Imports are the hats with earflaps! Made in Ecuador, these fun hats are sure to put… Continue reading »
Aug
26
Be Fair to Yourself (Part 2)
This is a continuation from last week’s post “Be Fair to Yourself.” Last week I wrote about the growing risks of cancer due to western eating habits. It’s one of those touchy subjects. It’s convenient and simple to continue eating fast foods. And it really just tastes great. This is part of what it means… Continue reading »
Aug
25
Supporting our artisan friends in Pakistan
Hello all, I’d like to share a word from our artisan partners in Pakistan via SERRV International. As you may know, monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in the country and many people have been affected. Here is what Syed Fahad Ali, director of SERRV’s partner Dominion Traders in Karachi, had to share: “Thank you… Continue reading »
Aug
23
Brighten Up with Fair Trade Candle Holders
Check out our new candle holders from SERRV! These hand-painted ceramic candle holders come in a set of 2. They are made by the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society, a group of Palestinian artisans working in the occupied territories on the West Bank of the Jordan River. This producer seeks to create jobs, alleviate poverty,… Continue reading »
Aug
19
Be Fair to Yourself.
I think Guatemala should start a fair trade relationship with North Americans. Fair Trade is such a one-way street. Why are we doing all the helping? I think it’s time to switch it up a bit. I know for a fact that Guatemalans could help us in a LOT of ways. For instance, stress. It’s… Continue reading »
Aug
13
Be A Bag Lady: Back to School Bag Sale!
Stop by Mustard Seed to get $5 off select bags! Be the cool kid in school this year as you carry your books around in a FAIR TRADE bag. Mustard Seed also has a bunch of fun dorm and apartment decorations. We’ve got cool lamps, fun hanging decorations, picture frames, and so much more. Check… Continue reading »
Aug
12
Fair Trade in the Middle East
After a summer hiatus, I was excited to browse through the Mustard Seed to see what new products we received. Like usual, I sped immediately to the food area where I was surprised to see a number of Fair Trade products from the West Bank. For those of you not familiar with the situation in… Continue reading »
Aug
10
Visual Merchandising
New visual merchandising for the clothing display! Oh la la – Posted using MobyPicture.com
Aug
05
House Blessing Plaque
This house plaque is hand-carved from wood and based on the famous Nepalese wood carving of the 15th Century, called the Peacock Window. The Peacock Window is located in Bhaktapur (meaning “city of devotees”). Peacock feathers are considered auspicious and protective in Asia. The Peacock Window is also called “the Mona Lisa of Nepal” because… Continue reading »
Aug
04
Join the Fundraising Committee!!
Monica, the Event Planning intern, is looking for 3-5 individuals to make up a committee to work on Mustard Seed’s first fund-raising event that will be held on October 15th! The event will be held at Artlandish Gallery and will hopefully feature some food, wine, and live music, in addition to a small silent auction.… Continue reading »