Like the artisans who send the products of their talents across oceans and countries to the Seed, volunteer Sarah Brennan is hard pressed to keep her passion for fair trade strictly in CoMo. In fact, her love of fair trade started in CoMo, branched out to Michigan and came back home for the summer. Brennan… Continue reading »
Aug
01
Fair Trade Olympics 2012
For the last week, our eyes have been turned “In London So Fair” …fair trade, that is. UK news blog clickgreen.org reported that guests at the games will be served foods made with fair trade certified coffee, bananas, tea, wine, sugar and oranges. That means more than 14 million meals served over the 17-day span… Continue reading »
Jul
02
Stop and Shop the Stuffies: How I got into the Seed
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 »
Apr
26
Earth Day 2012
Several vendors, volunteers and residents braved gray skies on Earth Day to celebrate Columbia’s 2012 Earth Day Festival. Mustard Seed set up a stall on Elm Street with items such as jewelry, t-shirts and recycled sari journals. Despite a few showers, the crowds remained full throughout the festival. The Earth Day Festival is an annual… Continue reading »
Nov
05
New Arrival: Kalamkari Tablecloths
Nothings says fall quite like earth tones, with fall leaves reminding us of the cyclical, perpetually renewing quality of nature. Textiles like tablecloths allow us to frequently update our environment, and the change of the seasons mark a great time to do so. The Kalamkari tablecloths from 10,000 Villages come in warm earth tones that… Continue reading »
Oct
27
New Arrival: The Scrunch Jacket
Fall is in full swing, and here at the Mustard Seed we’re celebrating with fall colors and things to keep you warm on a cool night. That’s why we’re excited about a new arrival: the Scrunch jacket from Unique Batik. Available in red and black (or via custom order in blue or denim) this 100%… Continue reading »
Sep
29
Sep
16
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Just some love and encouragement to the lovely ladies at Sseko Designs!
Aug
15
Seeking} Off-Site Sales Coordinator
Hello Mustard Seed fans! We have some exciting news. We are seeking a new Off-Site Sales Coordinator, with expanded goals and responsibilities! (See job description below) It is bitter-sweet to see Rachael move on to pursue other life goals, but she has set up a great framework over the past year for whoever comes on… Continue reading »
Jul
29
Fashion Friday { Comfort & Cute
With Mustard Seed’s Fashion, You can be Comfortable & Cute! Bridget here is wearing our very own Mustard Seed t-shirt. Although it may not be a fair trade product, it is made local! The t-shirt was made by our next door neighbor Acme. Only $15 and so comfy! To brighten up the t-shirt, Bridget is… Continue reading »