Spring will be here before we know it, but we want it now. This article will help you be ready for spring trends. Let’s scratch that spring fever itch and support fair trade at the same time.
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December often means everything Christmas. Christmas parties, Christmas music, Christmas lights, and lots of Christmas gifts. This time of year our inboxes, social media feeds, and mailboxes are filled with messages and advertisements on gift ideas for all the special people in your life.
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When you think of the colors of the season, nothing is muted. The bright white of the snow or the rich green of a Christmas tree are the kind of colors to think of during the season: deep, cool, and dark.
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Sometimes 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.
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We’ve got a lot of exciting events planned for this fall and winter! We would LOVE to see you at one or all of them!
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Elevat 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.
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At Elevat, we are committed to supporting fair trade and committed to helping you look cute all summer long!
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Looking for some inspiration for your wardrobe? Look no further than our very own blog! Our four-part series is filled with tips and tricks to keep you looking chic all year long.
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What to get the world traveler or even just the woman always headed somewhere? Always on the move, these ladies don’t have time or space for anything they don’t absolutely need. We’ve got you covered when gifting for your gal-pals who are always on the go!
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We’ve heard these words: fair trade. It seems like a good thing. But what does it mean? Does fair trade mean that the product is “ethically made”? If I pay a local artisan a fair wage to make something, does that make it “fair trade”?
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Each 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.
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Yesterday, 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.
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We are continuing to move forward with our dreams by launching an Elevat Showroom! Please join us next Saturday the 8th and help make a difference by doing a portion of your Christmas shopping with Elevat this year.
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It’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.
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I’ve always admired creative types who could see beauty where there wasn’t any and then make it with their own hands-paintings, sewing, knitting, pottery, jewelry, etc. But the real admirable feat is to then put it on display for the public to see and judge.
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After 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.
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I had recently returned from an international trip to a developing country when the POTUS made his ridiculous statement about “sh**thole” countries and wondered why we didn't receive more immigrants from Norway.
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We often have customers that tell us how much they love our mission to help and serve women in developing countries, but they don't have a good understanding of what fair trade is.
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Are you looking for something fun to do next weekend while also benefiting the community? Be sure to stop by this year's Autumn Craft Fair hosted by Elevāt! We will be hosting 16 local vendors at Hope Christian Church in Shoreview, MN from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 14.
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I 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.
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