June is just barely out the door, and we’re already planning for the fall. Yikes! As we prepare new product lines and plan for ESL & sewing classes, it’s time to clean out some inventory – in particular, some of the Journey Home Kitchen collection towels and napkins. This collection was sewn by two of our …
From Weddings to Carpet Bag Totes
With ooohs and ahhhs, the wedding album was passed around the room. It didn’t take long for a lively discussion to ensue as women in the English conversation class shared wedding dress stories. Aila had sewn her own. Mai had to have hers custom made, as she was too small for anything in the dress …
Granola with a Mission Giveaway
We’re kinda granola addicts around here. Fav snack of the day is, well, granola of almost any flavor. So we were really excited to discover Beautiful Day, a social enterprise based in Rhode Island. They make – you guessed it – granola! But it’s more than just another cereal company. From Beautiful Day: We started …
10 Fair Trade Gifts Under $25
It’s that time of year again when we all scramble to find the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends. For some, you know exactly what Christmas present to buy. For others…um…well…they’re really hard to buy a gift for. It’s a bit like the lyrics in Owl City’s Humbug: “I wander around the store again …