Apr
28

Introducing: new Global Mamas merch!

We have new merchandise from Global Mamas! They are stationed in Ghana, and they specialize in all kinds of different products! Clothes for babies and kids, just in time for Spring! These clothes, along with many other adorable items, are handmade and hand painted using batik techniques. They are perfect for any child. Global Mamas helps… Continue reading »

Apr
27

Spring Shop Hop 2011!

Celebrate Spring, by shopping at your favorite stores downtown including Mustard Seed, this Friday from 5-8! Come on out to the Seed for special sales, just in time for the summer coming up! To celebrate our recently expanded line of children’s clothing, we will be offering 10-50% off all children’s clothing and toys!  We also… Continue reading »

Apr
20

Spring-proof your home after Spring Cleaning!

After your spring cleaning, these items would make lovely, spring-time additions to your home! Stacking Teapot, Cup and Saucer by Ten Thousand Villages This beautiful, hand-painted and hand-glazed item along with many more were made by the talented artisans at Unimex Hanoi in Vietnam. Vietnam’s blue and white ceramics have been sought after throughout the… Continue reading »

Apr
14

Essential Spring accessories!

We’re showering the Seed this month! Come into Mustard Seed and pick up your essential Spring accessories! Paper Mache Bangles from Handmade Expressions Start off your Spring accessory collection by picking up some adorable and hand painted paper mache bangles made by artisans at Joo Handicrafts! Joo Handicrafts is based out of the Himalayan valleys of… Continue reading »

Apr
08

Farmers market and cooking in season

If you’re new in town or have simply never been, make an effort to stop by the Columbia Farmers Market. Open again for the season, the market is located behind the ARC on the corner of Clinkscales and Ash and is open 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturdays (rain or shine!). Starting in May, the market… Continue reading »

Apr
03

Eggs both pretty and sweet

Whether you’re still filling eggs to hide around the yard or creating an Easter basket to give to a friend or relative, come into the Mustard Seed to see how fair trade can play a part of your spring celebrations this year. Kashmir eggs from India make beautiful decorations and gifts. Indian artisans hand paint… Continue reading »