Ethical gift guide: for the sustainable living

Put on your best holiday mood and dive into spectacular Christmas universe. Shopping for gifts can be hard, so it’s only natural that shopping for ethical and fair trade gifts is even harder!
With all the thousands of small business out there it can be hard to find those that are really producing gifts that give back. Luckily we’re starting to see a growing trend in sustainably conscious craftsmanship on Etsy. Many of them using their business to do good.
From sustainably sourced materials, to ethically manufactured products these gifts are actually putting something good back into the world.
Whether you’re shopping for ethical Christmas gifts or sustainable birthday present ideas, or perhaps a little something for yourself, this ethical gift guide has you covered.
Sweater  and Leg Warmers 
You can look up to these adorable warming sweaters for a winter season by DesignbyGUS, and best WoolenClogs boots and leg warmers made of cruelty free wool from European farms. Stylish and natural clothing will make you crave for a cozy evening with your family in front of the fireplace.
Vegan Soy Candles
Light is an essential part of a traditional interior setting for Christmas, so why not let it be as lavish and decorative as possible. Embellish your home with candles in different forms to light up the room in a trendy fashion. Please choose these vegan  and nature friendly soy wax candles by MiLiCrafts. The candles are made from sustainable and renewable plant based wax which benefits people and environment. The maker chooses to work with natural soy wax because it is free of animal testing, petroleum and paraffin products. These candles bring joy to your home while taking care of the environment. Also you can find scented pine cones for a small gift idea.
Pine Cones
Also you can enjoy wonderful handmade ceramics by MrBowlCeramics. Clay is one of the most beautiful and durable options available for pottery. Derived directly from the Earth, ceramic is also one of the most natural materials you can use in your home interior designs.
Create a harmonious look by blending matte surfaces with shiny glazing and pastoral structures, preferably up against a deep colored background.
Handmade Pottery
Use natural linen napkins for your table instead of thous made of paper or any other material. Flax is very friendly to earth. So a set of linen napkins, table runner or apron by CozyLinen will be a perfect housewarming gift for your friends. It is a practical gift for everybody and linen fabric last for years.
Full Apron
And what about home decor?
We have so many options for you to choose of. Just have a look to these wonderful Christmas ornaments which are made from foam base and natural Lamb's ear leaves by Kaleda. Or this scented ornaments set made of foam base pepper and cloves.
Christmas Ornaments
Scented Ornaments
One of the best and cutest interior decor, making you feel comfortable is pillows. Pillowlink is offering much more than just a pillowcases. It is truly sustainable living idea by using linen fabric pieces to make your home looking better.
Bolster pillow
Christmas is time for giving and receiving. So don’t forget decorative gift wrapping makes it’s easy to give each gift a personal and exclusive touch that will surely make the receiver exited even before unwrapping the gift. Have a look how we used these felted acorn ornaments by Vaida Petreikis for gift wrapping ;)
Felted acorn ornaments

Modern Plywood Christmas Tree DIY

Looking for modern alternative to traditional Christmas tree? Here you go - hygge Christmas tree from plywood. Simple and not expensive and easy to store and you will not be bothered about dropped needles that are catered all over the house from real Christmas tree.
This tutorial is for a 62 cm tall and 50 cm width Christmas tree. You can make any dimensions desired.
I decorated this tree with scented Christmas tree ornaments from MiLiCrafts.

MATERIALS:
  • Plywood sheet (4 x 500 x 760 mm)
  • 10 Wooden dowel pins (8 x 70 mm)
TOOLS:
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Hand saw or jig saw
  • Drill with 8 mm drill bit
  • Sanding paper  (150 grit)

STEPS 1. Draw the cutting lines. 
  1. Draw the horizontal line in the middle of the sheet.
  2. Measure 55 cm from the top and draw the horizontal line.
  3. Draw the side lines.
  1. Draw the 7 x 20 cm tree stem.
  2. Draw two more 7 x 20 cm rectangles (it will be the support parts).
  3. You have a cutting lines (just eliminate the vertical center line). 
2. Cut out all the elements.

3. Measure and draw the cutting lines for support parts
  1. In the middle of stem parts draw the cutting lines for the slots. In the tree stem center draw 0.8 cm width line which has to be 7 cm tall. In the middle of support stem parts draw 3.5 cm lines (the cutting line is 0.4 cm width).
  2. Cut out the joining slots.
  3. Try to join the tree and see if it joins smoothly.
4. Sand all the edges of the cut out.

5. Mark and drill the holes for dowel pins
  1. Measure and mark the drilling points.
  2. Drill the holes.
  3. Sand the cut out holes.
  4. Put in the pins. 
6. Assemble and enjoy your Christmas tree

Treat Your Home With Original Artwork

Have an office or a conference room You need to dress up?  Like to impress Your guests? Love to relax at home admiring the unique decor?
We have a selection of Original Artwork and One Of A Kind Home Decor made by artists and professional craftsmen based in Lithuania.We dropped in a few prints, they are not considered as copies, but rather an original numbered, dated and signed art pieces, as each print varies in contrast and color. There is a selection of paintings, watercolor illustrations, metal works and ceramics to suit most tastes and interiors.
Minimalist Oil on Canvas Painting by ArtRasa
Pastel and charcoal on paper by colorsofland
Hand Made Rusty Iron Wall Clock from Inthetime
Paper Clay Art Doll from AnnaZuevaDolls
Lino Block Printed Linen Table Runner from kaupole
Lino Cut Print, Recycled Linen Cushion Cover by IndrajasSoulKitchen
Ceramic Sculpture Wall Decor by RamunesCeramics
Original Artwork Ink On Paper by DePianoArt
Wool Felt Wall Art from DaliaNerijusFelt
Watercolor Illustration by NORAillustration

Warm, Inviting Thanksgiving Dinner Table

After going through several Home Decor blogs and journals we briefly pointed main accents of Thanksgiving 2017 with links to order and get them just before November 23rd.
Rich colours is the top this year, black, blood red, emerald green, white, gold and purple cabbage. Set of Black Dinnerware or couple of dark Serving Bowls.
Doilies and layered textiles are the key to this year's table decor, use placemats with 
and Stonewashed Pure Linen Napkins to the top.
For a dark and sophisticated table look, use different style and material candleholders metal, crystal or porcelain it will create a bit of interest and surprise or go with Faceted Gold Candles instead.
For bright, airy and harvest themed table setting, go for more plants, wood, natural linens, copper, leaf patterns are on the peak.
To make setting more personal, write place cards Yourself, we suggest Handmade Rustic Wooden Card Holders.
For well layered table, white linens are always a safe option OR go for Grey Linen Tablecloth,
Luxury Table RunnerOrganic Linen Placemats,
OR add splash of freshness with Blue Table Cloth,
Look for old pitchers, cooper cutlery, Dry Flower Vases, old green glass bottles, colours, materials. Experiment with centrepiece. It might not be one floral arrangement, try different foliage, few smaller floral or candle settings around table to create feel of unity and coming together.
Whichever theme or table setting You'll pick for Your Thanksgiving dinner, we wish You warm and cozy evening full of cheer and gratitude.

Mohair... Always and forever?


Mohair is one of the oldest and most expensive textile fibres, produced exclusively in Turkey for thousands of years and achieving importance in European textile manufacture during the 19th century.
All the time it was a luxury attribute, nowadays it's more accessible in different sizes and shapes as plaids, dresses, accessories, toys etc. 

The mohair slouch hat could be your perfect accessory this autumn - winter time. MalramBoutique sells this cozy hat.


SweetDreamsProps presents wonderful soft mohair bears. For me as an adult they are really appealing, would love one next to my bed. 



This adorable mohair cowl from RDesignStore will protect you from cold as well serve as an exclusive accessory.


Mohair for our little ones, what can be more fun than soft and cozy mohair fibre?.. Wonderful dress for little princess from Ramuneart must stay the most important thing in small girl festivity.


Or this newborn romper from mohair for the little ones... Found in NeringaWorkshop


Do you already want mohair?.. yes, me too :)
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