One of my favorite aspects of Fair Trade is the emphasis on women. In fact, most of the products we carry are made by women all over the world. Kenya, India, Ecuador… fair trade co-ops give women the opportunity to provide for their families by paying living wages, sending kiddos to school and empowering mothers…
{Our Milwaukee} Westside Artwalk Highlights Local Artists and Unique Shops
Spring is in the air… or at least we hope it will be by next weekend! One of our favorite annual events, the Westside Artwalk, will take place Friday, April 25th from 5-9pm and Saturday, April 26th from 10am-4pm. Dozens of unique shops, art galleries and restaurants will be open to display and sell their…
Four Corners Website Wins Design Award!
When we started the journey of redesigning and rethinking our website last summer, we were not sure where this adventure would take us! Since we were bringing our products online, we wanted something that appealed to a variety of customers but most importantly was able to highlight the beauty and uniqueness of the products and…
Holiday Gift Guide for Her
1. Ribs Towels, {Creative Women} 2. Recycled Brass Bangles in Silver-Set of 4, $16 {Four Corners of the World 3. Double Layer Gloves, $24 {Four Corners of the World} 4. Kalahari Melon Body Wash, $10.50 {Four Corners of the World} 5. Eternal Petal Dress, $89.99 {Mata Traders} 6. Flower Bee Tea Cup Set, $30 {Four…
Holiday Gift Guide for Him
1. Olive Wood Condiment Bowls, $24 {Four Corners of the World} 2. Cruelty Free Brown Leather Wallet with Imprinted Map, $19 {Four Corners of the World 3. Sprout Men’s Organic Cotton and Bamboo Watch, $35.90 {Fair Indigo} 4. Men’s Essential V, $85 {Indigenous} 5. Men’s Winter Sampler Sock Bundle, $24.95 {Greenheart Shop} 6. Grey…
Fair Trade Love Stories: The Aha! Moment
Justice. Inspiration. Fair Trade. {A love story from Four Corners of the World}
I simply cannot believe it sometimes when I tell people that our store has been open seven years now. What runs through my mind first are the thousands upon thousands of products we have carried and sold and the hundreds upon hundreds of artisans’ hands that crafted these products with unmatched skill. Each artisan has…
Product Pick of the Week: Deliciously Roasted Fair Trade Coffee from Just Coffee Cooperative
Product Pick of the Week: Rishi Tea- Fair Trade, Organic, Local
In my world, tea is often overlooked for that much needed jolt of caffeine that comes in the disguise of a cup of deliciously brewed coffee (I am a self-proclaimed addict). But every time I decide to skip the coffee for some tea instead, I am pleasantly surprised. Whether it’s your typical earl grey or…