INDIE LOVE » Non-Profit http://indielove.biz There are so many Indie Designer blogs, but sometimes you just wanna SHARE all the cool things that you've found and that you love. That's why I wanted to start this Indie Love blog. To showcase the beautiful items that people create! I am a jewelry designer myself and I am also a self recognized shopaholic. So, I feel it is my obligation to share with others my finds and funs...I hope you enjoy them too! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:54:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Project Morry http://indielove.biz/2008/04/08/578/ http://indielove.biz/2008/04/08/578/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:00:31 +0000 Kristen http://indielove.biz/?p=578 I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to a program that is near and dear to my heart! Friends of mine run this program, and they give 200% of themselves to it and to all of the children whom it benefits. Please take some time to read about their program! Thank you so much!
Project Morry is a year-round youth development organization that provides to each child a multi-year commitment anchored by a superb residential summer camp experience.

The children, for whom these experiences would not otherwise be available, benefit from a network of support and gain increased social skills, enhanced self-esteem, positive core values and a greater sense of personal responsibility.

]]> http://indielove.biz/2008/04/08/578/feed/ 0 Nest "Changing the World One Purchase At a Time" http://indielove.biz/2007/05/14/nest-changing-the-world-one-purchase-at-a-time/ http://indielove.biz/2007/05/14/nest-changing-the-world-one-purchase-at-a-time/#comments Mon, 14 May 2007 13:00:00 +0000 Kristen http://indielove.biz/?p=73 I was browsing around this past week and through a link on the Richmond Craft Mafia Spring Bada Bing website, I found Nest. In their own words from the about page on their site…Nest is:

“…a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of women in developing countries. The mission of Nest is to support women artists and artisans in the developing world by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial businesses. To do this, Nest provides micro-credit loans to be used for the purchase of the supplies and materials necessary to begin and/or maintain art or craft-based businesses.”

I am about independent design, whether it is here or in other countries. Art is a universal language, and it is worth supporting always. Women who are like us, driven to create, should have that outlet, and should be able to make a living doing what they love.

You can help Nest with their mission by either shopping from their site, donating items to the site and to their cause, or making donations to one of the woman in need. Please stop by and see what there is to offer, some of the items are made by the women who are benefiting from the program!! Below are just a few things I found.


“Latch Tote” $50

Designer: Mad Imports

(“This handbag was handcrafted by artisans on the island of Madagascar and in Kenya, using renewable raffia fibers found there (and is pleasantly lined with cotton). Mad Imports is a fair trade company, enabling women (and thereby assisting families) to earn fair compensation for their talent and work. Nest is currently working with these amazing and talented African women so that they can apply for Nest loans to grow their businesses.”)

“Raspberry Lounge Dress” $62
Desginer: Rectangle Designs

“Flying Bird Card” $5.00
Designer: Perla Anne

(All images property of each designer and the Nest Website.)

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