There are many signals for the start of spring like seeing your first robin or the tulips beginning to open, but for me it is the start of the Potters Guild Sale. My community is really fortunate to have an active group of potters creating wonderful ceramics, both practical and beautiful. The Greater Lansing Potters’ […]
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Shopping Chicago’s Antique and Garden Fair
Last Saturday, I attended the Antique and Garden Fair at the Chicago Botanic Garden as part of a trip organized by Southern Exposure. You may remember my post in December where I enthused about the holiday decorations at Southern Exposure’s Herb Farm. In addition to their classes and special events, Southern Exposure also offers day […]
Shining A Light on Tanzanian Beaded Sandals
Recently I learned how purchasing Tanzanian Beaded Sandals through Shining A Light provides funding for life changing job training and life skills for women in Tanzania. I met the Founder of Shining A Light, Jennifer VanderGalien, at Kirabo, my local fair trade store. Jennifer had brought along hundreds of sandals made by Shining A Light […]