Wednesday Wear Share

This week's share comes from uncommon goods. I really like this store because they have offer creative everyday items anyone can use. Their tag is "find anything but ordinary", which i think is very true. Many of their products are a part of fair trade with meaningful stories about the creators. They also work very hard to sell products that are good for our environment and not harmful to animals which is a perfect plus for me. Take a look around, I am sure you will find something unique there. I love this store so much, I am featuring a few items today.

Dream Big: Great Expectations Brooch

I normally don't wear brooches, but this one is perfect for pointing out to my students that we must all hold ourselves and what we do to the highest expectations. Plus its a little quirky and the bird's big surprised eye is funny to me.

Wear the Rainbow: Tagua Bracelet

This bracelet is made from Tagua nuts in Columbia . These nuts are popular because they are similar to ivory in texture, but unlike ivory, acessories made from Tagua nuts do not harm animals.

Reminds me of candy sprees.

String Theory: T-Shirt Necklace

This necklace is made from all the leftover fabric scraps from apparel factories. Normally the scraps would just be thrown away.

Here's the story:

Made in the USA by Green 3. For the construction of these necklaces, Green 3 partnered with Aspiro, a non-profit in Green Bay, Wisconsin that specializes in teaching job skills to cognitively disabled adults. The necklaces are cut and sewn by adults in the program, giving them an opportunity for independent living.

Hope you like it.

-Jewel

P.S. Can't get too excited just yet, but we have applied for a house we found this morning. My fingers are crossed that everything will work out.