The first time I walked into the Seed, I found out my grandmother was dying. I was looking at a display of stuffed animals when my phone rang. My mom was on the other end, telling me that my thought-to-be-healthy grandmother had suffered a major heart attack. Staring at the perfect stitching and embroidered faces… Continue reading »
Jan
09
Patric Chocolate
Mustard Seed is thrilled to now be carrying Patric chocolate. We’re excited because it is not only delicious, but also happens to be made by a local company. Patric began after Alan “Patric” McClure spent a year in France, where he studied the chocolate making process. In 2006 he set up shop here in Columbia,… Continue reading »
Dec
07
Batik Children’s Clothing
The past few weeks I’ve focused on items for us grown ups, but I can’t neglect mentioning some items we carry for the youngsters in our lives.We’ve come across some children’s clothing from Global Mamas which are just fantastic. With fun, bright colors and unique batik prints, these clothing items suit any child’s personality. Additionally,… Continue reading »
Nov
09
Block Print Napkins from Handmade Expressions
Cloth napkins may have fallen out of fashion for some, but here at Mustard Seed that doesn’t phase us. Cloth napkins add a little gravitas to our much neglected dinner tables, and can be washed and re used over and over again. These block print napkins come to us from artisans in the Barmer Region… Continue reading »
Jun
16
Get Dad Lookin’ Good for Father’s Day
Having trouble deciding what to get your wonderful dad for Father’s day? Let Mustard Seed help you! By shopping at Mustard Seed, not only will you be giving your dad an amazing gift, but you can also tell him how his gift helped improve the lives of women, farmers and artisans around the world. With… Continue reading »
Jun
15
Indulge Dad with Fair Trade
This Father’s Day give your dad a unique, thoughtful gift from Mustard Seed. Each gift comes with an amazing story. If your dad is anything like mine, he loves a morning cup of coffee, and an after dinner dessert, perhaps delicious chocolate. Let Mustard Seed help indulge dad with his favorites! His morning cup of… Continue reading »
Dec
23
vote for the Seed, it’ll be the best gift to us this holiday season!
When you receive and give gifts from the Mustard Seed this season, show your gratitude by voting for us in “Best of Columbia!” We are a finalist for “Best Place to Buy Gifts”, Category 58 on the list! You have until January 10th to vote! Here are the top 5 reasons to vote and for… Continue reading »
Dec
18
Dec
08
a big, heartfelt ‘thank you’
Many, many thanks to all of our supporters out there for nominating us for Inside Columbia Magazine’s Best of Columbia 2011. For many reasons, we are grateful to be a finalist for “best place to buy gifts.” What an honor to know that Mustard Seed and our fair trade mission is in the hearts and… Continue reading »