Beyond Coffee and Diamonds: Fair Trade for the Latin American Female Artisan Whereas many of us are familiar with the concept of fair trade raw materials, i.e. fair trade gold, diamonds, produce, grains and many other goods coming from all corners of the world, there is a small and powerful market r...

The introduction of fair trade has given female artisans in Latin America an opportunity to rise in a new market niche, and it requires the withholding of quality guidelines in which every party involved takes into account certain rules to protect themselves and each other. For the artisans, it is i...

The largest challenge that fair trade artisans and retailers face is educating the public of the importance of rebalancing power structures in the global economy. The consumer is acquiring a product in exchange for money, but what is given is far beyond the scope of what money can buy. We have alrea...

Unusual Jewellery With so much mass produced, factory jewellery swamping the high street these days, it can be difficult to find something truly unique to wear. How often have we found ourselves yearning for items that are both unusual and unique, but without crossing the boundaries of becoming quir...

“What’s the autumn? A second spring, when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus I don’t know about you, but I find something extremely romantic and melancholic in the air during autumn. Maybe it is that autumn is nature’s reminder to accept the passing of time as I watch nature wil...

If you are wondering what are the best colours to wear this winter, look no further! This is a guide on what are the best colours to wear in order for your outfit to blend with that gorgeous frosted landscape. Even if you think that the gloomy scenery has nothing to offer, let me convince […]...

Even though jewellery is one of the most commonly gifted items, it always carries a special message and its popularity is due to the fact that it continues to touch people and leave a lasting impression. If you are unsure of how to go about shopping, fret no more, as I have composed a simple [&helli...