Simple beauty is often lost in the midst of a fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle. We have shrugged, accepted it and taken another swallow of our cappuccino. But are beautiful and convenient, easily available things always mutually exclusive?
These online marketplaces are proving the online shopping experience doesn’t have to be cold and methodical. It can be easy as well as refreshing, inviting, warm, enlivened; beautiful.
Connected Artisans welcomes you with a bold, intimate and alluring “hello.” You easily navigate the simple, minimalist pages like you’ve been here many times before. You don’t feel rushed by aggressive pop-ups or over-anxious promotional offers. You are invited to stay awhile and peruse carefully curated items. As you glide down the pages, you won’t find products: instead, there is art in the form of home goods, clothing and accessories, all of which are handmade in America or by small-time, Fair Trade artisans. This company focuses on the story that each item tells. By purchasing these goods, you are connecting to the visceral experience of creating, and you are allowing that process to continue.
Scrolling through the pages of the American Nomad webpage is more of a cultural experience than a shopping trip. To experience the bustling, bright and colorful markets of the world, you need only to relax and browse. Morocco, Ethiopia, India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Uganda, Vietnam: they are all there, ready to rave of their travels. And what fabulous stories they must tell! Each piece is handmade by artisans around the globe whom are working to create positive social change in their communities. You can choose to support the artisans by purchasing these small tidbits of the world’s vibrant culture to bring into your own home.
Enter the world of Morning Culture and suddenly become entranced by the very basic parts of your day: pouring coffee, lighting a candle, sliding under a cozy throw. You are at ease, transported to the distant, satisfied feeling of a perfect morning spent in care-free lounging. You can remain at ease because each product at Morning Culture is ethically produced and the supply chain is illuminated, not hidden. So bask in the soft morning light and cherish that time for its simple pleasures.
