Why We Are No Longer Using the Term "Conflict-free"

We are heeding the call to action by The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC) to abandon the term conflict-free. Why this term is problematic:First of all, the reality is that there is no way that anyone can say with absolute certainty that anything is 100% conflict-free. No one is omniscient, so it's not realistic to call something conflict-free unless you were physically present to...
To Have but Not Necessarily to Uphold: Wedding and Engagement Ring Traditions

Marriage is one of life’s most significant occasions. It marks the start of a new beginning - a change. Change often comes with excitement and the faint hum of uncertainty. Is that why tradition is such a significant piece of the ceremonial pie? Many of us find comfort and stability in tradition. Amidst the chaos of a wedding, tradition is the steady anchor we rely...
High Five with The Bower Studio

Welcome January 2022 - planet earth made it to another year. This month, I’d like to introduce you to Isa Wang and Vincent Frano, the creative and multi-talented founders of The Bower Studio. Our shop carries their line of enchanting illustrated cards and art prints, highlighting North America’s diverse flora and fauna. We're delighted by the plantable seed paper their notecards are printed on. Each card is...