Spread the love by changing lives.

You may recall if you've been reading my blog for a while, that I support Nest - a non profit organization that provides micro-financing for women artists in third world countries.

I list a few of my items on their website and when they sell, I donate a significant proportion of the sale to Nest.

Nest have recently updated their website, so thought you might like to take a look.  If you an artist - I hope you'll consider becoming part of the group of artists who support other artists.  And if you feel like shopping, it's a great place to choose something and know that your purchase will make a difference.

A gift that gives twice

It's been great to see that I've had quite a few sales through the non-profit group Nest this season. When someone buys through their site, not only are they buying a gift for someone (or themselves), but the artist also donates a proportion of the sales money to Nest - so it becomes a gift that gives twice! The buyer can also add their own donation to Nest at the same time as well.


Nest's Mission is to : empower female artists and artisans around the world. Using a unique combination of interest-free microfinance loans, mentoring from established designers, as well as a market in which to sell their crafts, Nest helps its loan recipients create successful small businesses. Nest instills pride of ownership, preserves ancient artistic traditions and successfully moves women from poverty to self-sufficiency.


On the Nest site you can buy clothing, jewelry, items for the home, bags, bath and body, etc, etc. from artisans from all over the world.

If you still have some gifts to buy, take a look at what the artists on Nest have and support those artists who, in turn, support Nest.