As Christmas approaches, I find myself dreaming up all the different ways to stuff every last ounce of holiday cheer into one small apartment. I dream about stringing lights and Christmas trees in every room, candy canes and baby' s breath wreaths, garland and silver and gold pine combs, advent calenders and gingerbread houses, nutcrackers and snowflakes, reindeer costumes for dogs and stockings hung by the (imaginary) fire place...and then I come back to reality and realize I do not work for Martha Stewart...at least not yet.
And while decorating and entertaining have become essential to Christmas, I have been thinking of ways to capture the beauty of the season while also giving back. I came across these great finds all from different Fair Trade organizations that each support local artisans and their families from around the world. I will definitely think about incorporating a few of these into my Christmas decorating and entertaining.
 |
| White Glitter Snowflake made in Ecuador |
 |
| Star Bright Bowl made in India |
 |
| Jacaranda Salad Servers made in Kenya |
 |
Onyx Allure Goblet made in Pakistan
 |
| Capiz Star Ornament made in Philippines |
|
 |
| Cheese Tray made in Pakistan |
 |
| Reindeer Bowl made in India |
 |
| Ceramic Starlight Ornaments made in Bangladesh |
 |
| Gold Star Garland made in Bangladesh |
All of the above items are from Ten Thousand Villages, a great Fair Trade retailer. They create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by selling their products online. An added bonus is that on their website you can read the story behind each artisan and the pieces they craft.
 |
Seven Hopes United Olive Stripe Table Runner made in Indonesia
 |
| Tiger Lily Trading Napkin Rings |
 |
| Toulouse Beige Napkins made in Bali |
 |
| Latitudes Fair Trade Banana Fiber Napkin Rings |
 |
| Living & Giving Madison Grey Striped Entree Plate |
 |
Driftwood Christmas Wreath from Not on the High Street
 |
| Origami Doves handmade in Bangladesh |
|
|
