NEW! Paper Ornaments from Acacia Creations
- At November 29, 2017
- By Jayda Simmons
- In Blog, New Products
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These colorful handmade ornaments are made in Vietnam from recycled magazines. No two are exactly alike, making them perfect to gift as a unique holiday trinket. Each ornament created provides full-time work for 150 women and men in Hanoi, Vietnam. All of these artisans are the sole income-earner of their families. Every month, Acacia Creations helps to reuse 3 to 5 tons of old magazines, used brochures and printing paper. Stop by our store to see what other “upcycled” items we have for the holidays!
NEW! Wooden Burls & Bowls from Stinson Studios
- At November 17, 2017
- By Jayda Simmons
- In Blog, New Products
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Handcrafted wooden bowls and sculptural burls made in Ontario, Canada. With intense precision and care, this family business turns locally-sourced Ambrosia Maple into one-of-a-kind, breathtaking works of art.
NEW! Fiber Botanicals
- At September 15, 2016
- By Emily Wright
- In Blog, New Products, Products
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Amanda Adams, aka Close Call Studio, makes fiber botanicals and paper goods in Baltimore, Maryland. All of her products are vegan and cruelty free. The fiber she uses is made from recycled plastic bottles and all wood is found and cut by her. It is important to Amanda that her products cause no harm to animals, the environment, or others.
Learn more about her handmade goods here.
Meet & Greet with local author Lisa Consiglio Ryan
- At September 15, 2016
- By Emily Wright
- In Blog, New Products
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Monday, October 3 • 6pm – 8pm
Lisa is a health and nutrition coach from Annapolis, MD. She loves green juice, hot yoga, triathlons, hanging out with her family and helping people transition to the ‘clean life. Copies of her book are available at nest, enjoy wine from red and light snacks from roots market while you mingle and get your book signed.
Learn more about her here!
Meet Jenny Glazier our new Store Manager
- At September 15, 2016
- By Emily Wright
- In Blog, New Products
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We are excited to introduce Jenny Glazier, Nest’s new Store Manager!
A transplant from the West Coast, her professional background consists of sales , marketing and corporate buying for companies such as Nordstrom and Six Flags America. In 2008 Jenny attended The Institute of Integrated Nutrition and The Holistic Culinary school in New York City where she developed her passion for green living and dining. When she’s not enjoying her new position at Nest, she is frolicking on her farm with her two daughters Charlotte and Ella, her rescue mutt Felix and tending to her garden foraging for vegetables to create , in her mind a culinary masterpiece.
New Artisans At Nest!
- At April 26, 2016
- By admin
- In Blog, Housewares, Jewelry & Accessories, New Products, Products
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Spring brings us many new things including all sorts of exciting new products from artisans local and abroad. Just in time for Mother’s Day, graduation, wedding season, and just showing some love to that special someone for no reason at all, these new items will fill your heart with joy.
Mutual Adoration out of Detroit, Michigan is really amazing. They take reclaimed wood from old buildings in the city and turn them into something very special. The picture frames, trays, and tables they create are labeled with the location the wood was sourced from, making each one feel like a work of art even before the frame has been filled. Brimming with personality and charm, these frames are an amazing gift for anyone. They will certainly adore you for it.
The pieces Ginger Gathings of Glen Burnie Maryland creates start with a simple concept: reclaimed materials. From there, she uses a variety of techniques and skills to manipulate each piece into something much greater than the sum of its parts. Using metal, glass, stones, and many other up-cycled materials, she creates pieces that look somewhat Victorian, somewhat modern, wholly unique and one of a kind. A great find.
Since 1994, Thomas Spake of Tennessee has been creating beautifully crafted pieces of glass art that defy boundaries and classification. Somewhat tribal, native, but still modern, each piece he creates has style and presence. A great addition to our store, these pieces will make a great addition to any home.
2016 Spring and Summer Collection from Mata Traders!
One of our favorite Fair Trade companies every season is Mata Traders, makers of gorgeous clothing, fun and flirty jewelry and awesome accessories. This Spring and Summer season is no exception. From their vintage flair, quirky style and approachable ease, to the way they tie everything together with inexpensive but eye-catching jewelry, you can pull together an amazing look for much less than you’d expect and without having to sacrifice style or support companies that don’t use ethical business practices.
Everything Mata Traders does is made by and for women! Artisans in India and Nepal are paid a living wage and offered social services like paid maternity leave, retirement packages and daycare all while learning valuable trades that enrich and empower their lives. Aside from on the job training, employees are offered literacy classes, computer training, and regular workshops on topics like hygiene, nutrition, and parenting. With every purchase you make, you are not only supporting a great company that is doing great things, you are helping a woman open her first bank account or become independent for the first time in her life. Mata Traders happily exceeds the minimum wage in their region while offering stability, support and sustainable skills that help to improve their lives on every level.
Electric Love Dress $64
-One of our favorite pieces this season from Mata Traders is the Electric Love dress. Brimming with charm and personality, with a print that straddles the line between tribal and geometric, this little black and white dress is anything but basic.
-Available in S-XL, this is a great piece that will flatter many shapes and sizes and can easily be dressed up with a sharp piece of jewelry and some heels, or go casual all day with flats or sneakers. 100% block-printed cotton with pockets.
Sally Jane Skirt in Orange and Blue $60
- -Another great piece for Spring and Summer is the Sally Jane skirt shown here in Orange and Blue Check. A simple A-line skirt with tons of swing and style, this piece will really take you places! Great with leggings and boots or adorable with a blouse. Shown here with some of our Fair Trade jewelry and a rose quartz cardigan, this skirt will be the envy of all your friends.
-Available in XS-XL, you will be so thrilled that this skirt lives in your closet, you’ll twirl around every time you get to put it on. 100% block-printed cotton. Also available in Blue check.
-More and more every season we fall deeper and deeper in love with Mata Traders Fair Trade jewelry and this Spring and Summer collection for 2016 is no exception. Enamel, brass, resin and wood have never looked more lux or more desirable. Pieces like this Tribal Tahoe necklace looks like a million bucks and for less than $30, it’s a steal that will compliment any wardrobe.
-These brass Artemis Earrings are everything! For only $15, they can take a simple look to the next level and show everyone around that you’re a warrior woman.
An amazing design team, great merchandise, tried and true loyalty to their customers and a business model that helps to improve the lives of their employees and their communities. There’s nothing not to like about Mata Traders Spring Summer 2016 collection. Available now at Nest.
NEW Spring and Summer Men’s!
- At February 08, 2016
- By admin
- In Blog, Clothing & Footwear, New Products, Products
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New Men’s clothing from Toad and Co Clothing have arrived! One of the top providers of responsibly sourced, eco-friendly clothing and accessories, our Spring and Summer Men’s 2016 collection will have you begging for warmer days. From knit short sleeve button ups with vintage appeal, to classics like a sharp seersucker short, and the classic Toad and Co plaid men’s long sleeve, these pieces will seamlessly blend into any closet and will quickly become your favorite new thing of 2016
Fletch Short Sleeve Button Up
Furlough Short Sleeve Shirt in mallard
Airbrush long sleeve shirt in house red
Cuba Libre Long Sleeve Shirt in spark
Seersucka Short
Seersucka short
Levon Short in acorn
Airbrush Short Sleeve shirt in house red
Fletch Short Sleeve Shirt in egret print
NEW Spring and Summer Clothes at Nest
- At February 07, 2016
- By admin
- In Blog, Clothing & Footwear, New Products, Products, Uncategorized
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Here are just a few of our favorite new pieces from our women’s Spring Summer 2016 collection from the always popular Toad & Co Clothing, makers of always responsibly produced organic, sustainable goods. This Spring Summer collection goes for impact with color and texture on simple shapes, style lines enhance classic silhouettes, making each piece feel modern and wearable. From a very berry red, to patterned heather gray, to deep navy with nautical stripes, and in basic black, this collection is eye-catching, tempting and very unique.
The Samba Wave Tank Dress in sorbet
Airbrush Long Sleeve button up in melon
Chaka Skirt in sorbet tapestry
NEW for 2016 the Shirred Thing Dress in smoke foliage print
Rosemarie Dress in inky blue floral pattern
Muse dress in smoke foliage print
Palmira Dress in inky teal
Sarita Maxi Dress in deep navy
Gemma Dress in inky blue floral pattern
Transito Skirt in black and white stripe
October is Fair Trade Month at Nest!
October is national Fair Trade month and we are celebrating here at Nest this and every month with some of our very favorite Fair Trade companies.
If you are used to hearing the words “Fair Trade” but aren’t quite sure what it’s all about, check out the last blog we wrote on the subject right here.
In the meanwhile, we would love to show you some of our FAVORITE Fair Trade items of the moment…
- from Mata Traders, the Devonshire Plaid Dress
Perfect for fall, this adorable tartan dress is made of 100% cotton, in warm blues and reds that work on almost any skin tone. Dress it down with a pair of flats and your favorite cardigan for a day look, or throw on a statement making piece of jewelry and a pair of pumps and take this dress out to dinner. Just don’t forget to layer up!
*also from Mata Traders, tons of new Fair Trade jewelry. Inexpensive and always impact-ful, the fall collection of Mata jewelry is the perfect way to add a little sparkle and depth to any outfit.
- from Prana, the Demure Cardigan in Dark Khaki
Layers upon layers of lovely, warm goodness brought to you from one of our favorite companies. This organic cotton sweater combo just looks like an Autumn night out on the town. Dress it up with gold jewelry and a nice pant or keep it simple with jeans and your favorite layering tank- either way, you WILL get compliments, trust us.
*also from Prana, the Moto Legging. Sumptuous, warm organic cotton leggings with beautiful style lines made to go under or with all of your favorite Fall pieces. Already this seasons best selling item of the season.
- from Matr Boomie, handmade jewelry in brass
Always unique and stylish, jewelry from Matr Boomie’s Handmade Expressions always serve to delight. Utilizing unique and inexpensive materials ranging from resin to brass to wood, these pieces always give you a lot of bang for your buck. Never one to skimp on style, Matr Boomie’s Fall collection is another winner.
*also from Matr Boomie, much more jewelry! In every color and style you can imagine, all handmade with Fair Trade principals, Matr Boomie defintiely has you covered this season.
- from the Tibet Collection, handmade singing bowls from Nepal
Available in many sizes, styles, finishes and pitches, these Nepalese singing bowls are as authentic as it gets. One of the leading Fair Trade companies in the world, the Tibet Collection from DZI has been in the business longer than all but a few, and they have honed their craft to perfection. Our singing bowls are always a popular gift item, all year long, but this season has brought us some real beauties. You’ll have to come in and see them for yourself to know what we mean
*also from the Tibet Collection, mini singing bowls! Still a mediation novice? Then you can start off small and simple with one of our 2 or 3 inch bowls. They come in colorful gift boxes that make them perfect to give to receive.
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