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St. Louis may be known as the Gateway to the West, but its history holds many stories buried through time that show a different side. Discover which Hollywood leading man and heartthrob originated the custom of leaving a chocolate on a hotel pillow.

Learn which high school was named after a senator who was nearly beaten to death on the Senate floor. Puzzle over the lavish dinner party held in a sewer and be amazed to find a masterpiece hidden in the ceiling of a U-Haul building. Author and historian Mark Zeman unveils the forgotten history of St. Louis.

Paperback. 256 pages (145 images)

Author: Mark Zeman

Dimensions: 6 in. X 9 in.

Made in the U.S.A.

Capture the excitement and joy that define Christmas celebrations with this quilled card. It's filled with holiday spirit and perfect for spreading cheer to family, friends, and coworkers. The recipient will love it so much, they might want to put it in this frame!

• Handmade in Vietnam
• Dimensions: 6 in. X 6 in.
• Blank inside; coordinating envelope included
• Requires more than a normal letter stamp since it is square and not flat

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Vietnam.

These pumpkin decorations set the stage for a bountiful fall season! Use them on their own or as part of a fall centerpiece. Handcrafted from natural hogla* grass woven over sturdy wire frames. Sold individually

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: hogla grass*, metal frame
• Dimensions: Small is 7.5 in. H; Large is 9.5 in. H
  

*Hogla or Southern cattail (Typha domingensis, family: Typhaceae) is an aquatic tall grass growing in cluster, attaining a height of 3 meters. Stem is simple or terete. It grows abundantly in Bangladesh and is used as a material for baskets, cushions and placemats. It is a sustainable material because it is a fast-growing, renewable resource that is harvested locally, minimizing carbon footprint.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Bangladesh.

Meet our hogla* grass chargers! They are a must-have for any dining table and will add a touch of rustic warmth! Hogla grass grows abundantly and is sourced locally. Save when you buy a set of 4!

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: hogla grass*, thread
• Dimensions: 13 in. D
  
• Care: spot clean with warm water and mild detergent

*Hogla or Southern cattail (Typha domingensis, family: Typhaceae) is an aquatic tall grass growing in cluster, attaining a height of 3 meters. Stem is simple or terete. It grows abundantly in Bangladesh and is used as a material for baskets, cushions and placemats. It is a sustainable material because it is a fast-growing, renewable resource that is harvested locally, minimizing carbon footprint.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Bangladesh.

Create a lovely rattan effect at home or office with this handwoven vase made from natural hogla* plant fiber. It will quickly become your favorite vase for felt flower bouquets of or fresh cut blooms. NOTE: if slightly misshapen or uneven, run water, reshape by hand and let it dry overnight.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
  
• Materials: locally sourced hogla grass*, glass
• Dimensions:  10.5 in. H x 5.25 in. D (glass insert: 7.5 in. H x 3.5 in. D)
  

*Hogla or Southern cattail (Typha domingensis, family: Typhaceae) is an aquatic tall grass growing in cluster, attaining a height of 3 meters. Stem is simple or terete. It grows abundantly in Bangladesh and is used as a material for baskets, cushions and placemats. Hogla grass can cause problems near the shores as it can overgrow whole harbors, rivers and ponds.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Bangladesh.

This is ideal holiday card for any bird lover! This unique handcrafted card has a quilled design of three colorful bird ornaments hanging on a Christmas tree branch. The recipient will love it so much, they might want to put it in this frame!

• Handmade in Vietnam
• Dimensions: 6 in. X 6 in.
• Blank inside; coordinating envelope included
• Requires more than a normal letter stamp since it is square and not flat

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Vietnam.

This work of art shows a lamp post wrapped with a red bow and holly berries with a starry night sky in the background. The recipient will love it so much, they might want to put it in this frame!

• Handmade in Vietnam
• Dimensions: 6 in. X 6 in.
• Blank inside; coordinating envelope included
• Requires more than a normal letter stamp since it is square and not flat

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Vietnam.

Our “Holy Sith Birthday” card is lovingly handprinted in the Philippines by women survivors of sex trafficking. The card incorporates handmade recycled papers and is printed on a traditional letterpress. Blank inside; envelope included.

DIMENSIONS: 4.5 IN x 5.75 IN
MATERIALS: HANDMADE RECYCLED PAPERS

Our “Honey Bear” card is lovingly handcrafted in the Philippines by women survivors of sex trafficking. The card incorporates a variety of handmade, recycled papers, making it environmentally sustainable, too. Blank inside, envelope included.

DIMENSIONS: 4.5 IN x 5.75 IN
MATERIALS: HANDMADE RECYCLED PAPERS

Naturally Sweet, Balanced, Exquisite

Honey Bear Reserve, an ode to the artisanal ‘honey’ movement, was the first of its kind born in Nicaragua.  Exhibiting this artisanal fruit-curing, Honey Bear is truly a reserve coffee.  

‘Honeyed’ refers to the natural coffee drying process. To be clear, there is no honey added. Just below the skin, similar to the best wine grapes, lies a thick layer of fruit surrounding two coffee plant seeds aka ‘beans’. Instead spring water fermentation, the fruit-covered seeds are put in the sun for 7 days of drying. The coffee fruit melts in the sun like honey, curing the raw seeds and infusing a light natural sweetness.  When roasted, the sweetness is subtle and the body is big. We embrace its unique character by hand-stamping each bag in Nicaragua.

*100% Organic Specialty Arabica, Medium Roasted
*Enjoy in all preparations
*Approx. 30-35 cups.  10.5 oz/300g
*100% Made At The Source, Origin Roasted
*USDA Certified Organic & Fair Trade

These cute and lightweight earrings are making a buzz! Featuring a crafted by hand honeybee charm and accented with a lovely teardrop aqua blue glass bead.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: silver-plated brass, glass; ear wires are silver-plated brass
  
• Dimensions: 1.75 inches long
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

The dreamy mint enamel swirls within 14K gold-plated frames, reflecting the beauty of hope in motion.

• Made in China
• Materials: 14K gold plated brass with enamel earrings; hypoallergenic; lead and cadmium free with nickel content less than 100 ppm
  
• Dimensions: 1 inch
• This beautiful piece of jewelry comes in a Free Gift Box (color and size vary)

Your purchase restores hope to exploited women in SE Asia. Starfish Project provides life-changing opportunities through their Holistic Care Programs and their social enterprise where women create beautiful jewelry and become managers, accountants, graphic designers, and photographers. Through these programs, they provide vocational training, healthcare, shelter, counseling, and education grants for the women and their children. Starfish Project has employed over 130 women and has served thousands through their Community Outreach Services.

Make an unforgettable statement you’ll want to pair with every look! Stunning mint enamel on 14K plated gold shapes the 3D flower earring, creating a beautiful stage for the freshwater pearl within. Style yours with a gorgeous formal look or with your weekend vibes tee and shorts!

• Made in China
• Materials: 14K gold plated brass with enamel earrings; hypoallergenic; lead and cadmium free with nickel content less than 100 ppm
  
• Dimensions: 1.14 inches 
• This beautiful piece of jewelry comes in a Free Gift Box (color and size vary)

Your purchase restores hope to exploited women in SE Asia. Starfish Project provides life-changing opportunities through their Holistic Care Programs and their social enterprise where women create beautiful jewelry and become managers, accountants, graphic designers, and photographers. Through these programs, they provide vocational training, healthcare, shelter, counseling, and education grants for the women and their children. Starfish Project has employed over 130 women and has served thousands through their Community Outreach Services.

Make an unforgettable statement you’ll want to pair with every look! Shimmering misty rose pink enamel on 14K plated gold shapes the 3D flower earring, creating a beautiful stage for the mother of pearl within. Style yours with a gorgeous formal look or with your weekend vibes tee and shorts!

• Made in China
• Materials: 14K gold plated brass with enamel earrings; hypoallergenic; lead and cadmium free with nickel content less than 100 ppm
  
• Dimensions: 1.14 inches 
• This beautiful piece of jewelry comes in a Free Gift Box (color and size vary)

Your purchase restores hope to exploited women in SE Asia. Starfish Project provides life-changing opportunities through their Holistic Care Programs and their social enterprise where women create beautiful jewelry and become managers, accountants, graphic designers, and photographers. Through these programs, they provide vocational training, healthcare, shelter, counseling, and education grants for the women and their children. Starfish Project has employed over 130 women and has served thousands through their Community Outreach Services.

Bring a little interest to your landscape with this unique tree sculpture shaped like a horned owl perched on a branch. Handcrafted from repurposed oil drums, our artisan partners hand cut, flatten the metal and apply a protective coat of lacquer to achieve this beautiful design. Use a couple of nails/screws to secure it to a tree or post.

• Handcrafted in Haiti
• Materials: upcycled steel metal, clear lacquer finish
• Dimensions: 7.75 in. W x 12 in. H
• CARE: once installed, it is recommended to spray with a clear lacquer once or twice a year, as prolonged exposure to the elements will cause rust. 

These recycled steel sculptures come with a weather-proof finish, but over time it wears away and rusting can occur. If you wish to retain its original patina, simply apply a coat of spray-on enamel regularly. With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Haiti.

Our “Hot Chick Birthday” card is lovingly handcrafted in the Philippines by women survivors of sex trafficking. The card incorporates a variety of handmade, recycled papers, making it environmentally sustainable, too. Blank inside, envelope included.

DIMENSIONS: 4.5 IN x 5.75 IN
MATERIALS: HANDMADE RECYCLED PAPERS

Nothing pairs better with cold weather than a silky-smooth cup of hot chocolate for two. This gift basket also celebrates the holidays with a unique iron and painted glass ornament. A must-have in hot chocolate gift ideas, it is guaranteed to bring a smile. This $60 value is yours for $49!

The ready-to-gift set includes:

• Equal Exchange Premium Hot Chocolate Cocoa Mix 12oz Can (can substitute with Organic Hot Cocoa, or Maple Cocoa Mix, or Spicy Cocoa Mix
• Two hand-painted ceramic snow star mugs from Vietnam
• Handcrafted iron and painted glass multicolor star ornament from India
• Square kaisa grass storage basket from Bangladesh

This handmade cotton kitchen apron features robust construction to stand up to your toughest kitchen jobs, and an adorable screen-printed bright red dog design.

• Handmade in Nepal
  
• Materials: 100% cotton
• Dimensions: 30 in. H x 25 in. W
  
• Adjustable ties and large front pocket. One size fits most.
• Cold wash with like colors; line dry; warm iron

Savor the natural goodness of raw forest honey, delicately infused with organic pickled jalapeño peppers. It complements the honey's sweetness with just the right touch of acidity. This delightful combination ensures even those with a mild palate for spicy foods can relish this unique treat.

How To Use:

Transform pizza, BBQ chicken, even vanilla ice cream with a honey drizzle!  For a quick side, toss fresh carrots in melted butter and hot honey, then bake for a glazed delight. 

Did you know?

• Infants under one year of age should not be fed unpasteurized honey.
• All-natural honey will crystallize. To liquefy, heat in warm water to 45C/115F
• The honey is packaged in an infinitely reusable glass jar!

Product of Canada from African forest honey

Our “Hot Tea Birthday” card is lovingly handcrafted in the Philippines by women survivors of sex trafficking. The card incorporates a variety of handmade, recycled papers, making it environmentally sustainable, too. Blank inside, envelope included.

DIMENSIONS: 4.5 IN x 5.75 IN
MATERIALS: HANDMADE RECYCLED PAPERS

• Handmade in West Bank
  
• Materials: ceramic
• Dimensions: 5 in. H x 1.25 in. W x 0.6 in. D, klaf not included
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in the West Bank city of Hebron.

Send a card that will bring a smile long after it is received.Two adorable otters embrace in this heartwarming handmade card. Intricate paper details capture their playful expressions and textured fur. Perfect for celebrating friendship, love, anniversaries, or simply letting someone know you care. The recipient will love it so much, they might want to put it in this frame!

• Handmade in Vietnam
• Dimensions: 6 in. X 6 in.
• Blank inside; coordinating envelope included
• Requires more than a normal letter stamp since it is square and not flat

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Vietnam.

Under the sea we go with this majestic hand crafted quilled Humpback Whale card. Whether you have recently been on a cruise or a whale watch this card would make a great gift to any ocean lover. You will love it so much, you might want to put it in this frame!

• Handmade in Vietnam
• Dimensions: 6 in. X 6 in.
• Blank inside; coordinating envelope included
• Requires more than a normal letter stamp since it is square and not flat

Our “I Lava You” card is lovingly handcrafted in the Philippines by women survivors of sex trafficking. The card incorporates a variety of handmade, recycled papers, making it environmentally sustainable, too. Blank inside, envelope included.

DIMENSIONS: 4.5 IN x 5.75 IN
MATERIALS: HANDMADE RECYCLED PAPERS

Treat yourself or someone you love with the gift of self care in the relaxing scent of lavender. Indulge your senses in aromatherapy with the relaxation of a sprawling lavender field. Thoughtful gifts fit inside a beautiful and quite versatile square basket (the perfect vessel to organize pretty much anything at home or the office) This $64 value is yours for $59!

The ready-to-gift set includes:

• One Spa Shower Puff Eco Max Body Brush
• One Inspiration 4oz Quote Candle - Unwind
• One Scented Soap Bar 3.2oz - Lavender
• One Pack of 15 Incense Sticks - Lavender
• One Kaisa Grass Square Organizing Basket

Our Illinois note card box set features 8 blank note cards, 8 kraft envelopes and envelope stickers. Each card shows a beautiful floral Illinois design with the state flower as well as other wildflowers found growing throughout the state. Flowers include: Blue Violet (State Flower), Claytonia Virginica, Globe Flower, Gardenia, and Echinacea. Email us if you're interested in purchasing these card sets with different states (minimum of 6 units per order).

• Made in the U.S.A. by a woman-owned and operated small business
• Materials: heavy cotton paper, recycled Kraft envelopes
• Dimensions: cards are 5 ½” x 4 ¼”, envelopes are 5 ¾” x 4 ⅜” (A2 size), closure stickers are 2” round
• Illustrated by Amanda Klein

Our In Bloom Earrings showcase the beauty of nature, in bloom. Dried yellow flowers are encased in light-weight clear resin within a 14K gold plated setting. This modest-sized pair is perfect for everyday wear! Shop the matching pendant necklace

• Made in China
• Materials: 14k gold plated stainless steel and resin yellow flower oval earrings with 14K gold plated stainless steel earring posts; lead and cadmium free with nickel content less than 100 ppm
  
• Dimensions: 1.3 inches long
• This beautiful piece of jewelry comes in a Free Gift Box (color and size vary)

Your purchase restores hope to exploited women in SE Asia. Starfish Project provides life-changing opportunities through their Holistic Care Programs and their social enterprise where women create beautiful jewelry and become managers, accountants, graphic designers, and photographers. Through these programs, they provide vocational training, healthcare, shelter, counseling, and education grants for the women and their children. Starfish Project has employed over 130 women and has served thousands through their Community Outreach Services.

This necklace showcases the beauty of nature, in bloom. Dried yellow flowers are encased in clear resin within a 14K gold plated setting and an adjustable 14k plated gold chain, the In Bloom Necklace is perfect for everyday wear and layering alike. Shop the matching drop earrings

• Made in China
• Materials: 14k gold plated stainless steel chain with a yellow flower resin oval pendant necklace; Hypoallergenic; lead and cadmium free with nickel content less than 100 ppm
  
• Dimensions: chain is 16-18 inches; pendant is 1.3 inches long
• This beautiful piece of jewelry comes in a Free Gift Box (color and size vary)

Your purchase restores hope to exploited women in SE Asia. Starfish Project provides life-changing opportunities through their Holistic Care Programs and their social enterprise where women create beautiful jewelry and become managers, accountants, graphic designers, and photographers. Through these programs, they provide vocational training, healthcare, shelter, counseling, and education grants for the women and their children. Starfish Project has employed over 130 women and has served thousands through their Community Outreach Services.