I’ve been fascinated by beauty my entire life. The beauty of art. The beauty of words. The beauty of nature. The beauty of God. The beauty of people. The beauty of story. Perhaps it’s due to my love of writing or love of God, but I’m drawn to the beautiful lives of Earth’s many inhabitants.
Read MoreWith our CEO moving overseas, are we able to keep going? Read about the changes happening at Elevat.
Read MoreOur 7th annual Arts & Craft Fair is next Saturday, April 24th from 10-3! This is our very first spring event and we are excited to add new artisans and see some favorite returning vendors giving you 27 vendors to browse through and choose unique, lovingly made gifts.
Read MoreMothers are the heart of our family, the heart of our global neighborhood. It takes great strength and courage to be a mother. Around our world, mothers are seeking the best for their families. Many of the artisans with whom we partner with are mothers. Now, more than ever, we need to support mothers, both here and across the globe.
Read MoreSometimes you dream about something bigger than yourself. And the only way it can be accomplished is help from your friends. And then something amazing happens.
Read MoreElevat is embarking on our first artisan trip to Malaga, Spain. Learn about the artisans, what we’ll be doing and how you can follow along, and support us.
Read MoreEach time I unpack the Elevāt products at fair trade shows, I am reminded of the beauty behind the products. It is not just a necklace or a bracelet. It’s a person.
Read MoreYesterday, as I sat in church surrounded by three generations of family, I realized something. My life has been dictated and directed by love. I was born to a couple that decided to love each other, their family and most anybody who came along.
Read MoreIt’s (almost) that wonderful time of the year again…or the most stressful! Whichever way you look at it, Christmas is just around the corner. Research shows that more than half of Christmas shoppers in the U.S. start researching gifts as early as October.
Read MoreAfter first hearing Nid’s life story, I couldn’t seem to shake it. How different would I be if I had been forced to leave home at the age of 12 to make my way in the world? My daughter Cierra, who has lived in Thailand for 3 years now, introduced me to Nid’s daughter, Khem, on my first visit to Thailand.
Read MoreI remember the exact moment Elevāt became reality. While riding in a car with my brother, Ben, I started sharing this crazy idea I had for helping ease poverty in some of the world’s poorest regions.
Read MoreWhen Mary fled Burundi, she had no idea that jewelry would save her life. With gunfire flying through the air, she left her job as a professor and gathered her three children. They left their home, trying to live on the run.
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