I am increasingly wary of purchasing from small, artisan companies myself. What I have found is that I get sucked in to the “do good” marketing and make purchases that don’t suit me or my lifestyle.
Why I’m Not Promoting Black Friday Sales

Sustainable, ethical, and thoughtful fashion for our collective thriving
I am increasingly wary of purchasing from small, artisan companies myself. What I have found is that I get sucked in to the “do good” marketing and make purchases that don’t suit me or my lifestyle.
More Sustainable Trend List Fall 2023, featuring preppy, ballet core, and 90s minimalism with fair trade, slow fashion, and nontoxic options.
Outfits for Texas Fall include sandals, bare skin, and a little bit of sweat. Talking about record temps, personal style, and Mott & Bow.
Sharing sizing, fit, quality, shipping, and pricing information about this size inclusive, curvy brand.
Sustainable companies that make cozy, plaid, warm, and aesthetic goods for a perfect fall.
Sustainable Labor Day 2023 – a few good sales from trusted brands offering ethical, fair trade, slow fashion, and thoughtful goods.
What You Truly Love is a line from a Joy Sullivan poem that made me think about my own dreams and discernment for the future.
The Kit Brand review, along with more photos from my Cup of Jo feature, life updates, and thoughts on blogging in a climate crisis.
Ninakuru’s focus on holistic luxury means they consider quality, craftsmanship, and the workers, making high end, fair trade hats and bags.
Sustainable shopping on a budget in this economy, as inflation and wage inequality continue to put burdens on Americans. It is possible!
Shop ethical and sustainable Independence Day sales from my favorite, tried and true brands this 4th of July. Better quality at great prices.