Although I like the idea of honoring the Earth with her own day, it is important to remember that it shouldn't start and end with that one day. We should all be taking our planet into consideration year round. The amazing bloggers from the Ethical Writers Coalition shared some short one liners on how they do just that.
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Fashion revolution week: haulternative by These Native Goods
This year Fashion Revolution is a whole week long and I've created a little Haulternative video in support of their cause. This is my first ever "vlog" so please bear with me.
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Botanica workshop
I first laid eyes on Botanica Workshop at the Echo Park Craft Fair, last fall. Originally I heard of the brand through Jessica Taft Langon, designer of the Palatines. She highly recommended them and after I viewed their website, I saw why. I was immediately drawn to their style, it is both delicate and confident. Seeing the pieces in person only added to the original appeal. Beautifully crafted underpinnings lay in rows on her table and ethereal slips hung around the rest of the booth.
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Show me your badge
Los Angeles based company The MIA Project has found a creative way to unify American made designers and consumers. They offer a badge to businesses who manufacture their goods in the USA.
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Meet the Makers + The Palatines
Last month The Palatines teamed up with The MIA Project and Detroit based watch and leather company Shinola for a pop-up at Shinola's Silverlake store. I took the opportunity to go check out The Palatines fall collection and to meet the owner and designer Jessica Taft Langdon. I had been eying her shoes online for quite some time but hadn't had the chance to admire them in person yet. The craftsmanship and design were stunning.
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