We all do it. Think
about what we should do differently in the new year ahead. Beyond the “eat healthier, exercise more”
commonalities, we’d like to offer up three other declarations for 2015.
1. Always leave the house looking
current.
It’s just as easy to throw on
those very now slip-on loafer sneakers as it is to put on those grungy old mocs
by the back door. Add a pair of
statement earrings to your jeans and tee ensemble. Keep a cross-body bag stashed with
essentials. We pledge to not let
complacency guide our styling decisions.
With so many fabulous fashion choices available, there’s no reason to
not walk out the door looking up to the minute. It’s a great attitude booster.
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| Statement Earrings by India Morgan |
2. Support the Craft Movement.
The marketplace is filled with talented
individuals pursuing their passion and making their living creating unique and
artisanal products, be it cheese, furniture, beer or
jewelry. We know how excited our indie jewelry
designers get with each order they receive, as it is a validation of their art
and vision, as well as an opportunity to share with someone the results of
their work. When given a choice between
a mass-produced product by a faceless corporation or supporting an independent brand,
chose the latter, even if it comes at a little bit of a premium. This is also a great attitude booster.
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| Handcrafted Bracelet by Popper |
3. Buy American whenever
possible.
We were thrilled to be
included on ABC World News Tonight’s list of
Made in America Holiday Gift Guide If we all spent just $64 during the holiday
shopping season on Made in the USA products, we could create 200,000 US-based
jobs. That uptick to the economy has
tons of residual benefit. So when given
a choice between something manufactured overseas, or something made in the US,
let’s consciously choose the later.
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| Gemstone Lariat, handcrafted in San Diego, by Lumo |
So those are our New Year’s goals. All very doable, all very beneficial. And none involve denying ourselves a thing.
