Fall Clothing from Toad and Co!
- At August 30, 2015
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It still feels like Summer outside but it’s clear that Fall is on its way and with it, some of the best looking fashions of the year are on their way!
It’s time to layer up, mix prints, get creative with color, and really dress up for the first time since the temperatures spiked…
Our first batch of Fall clothing is from one of our favorite vendors: Toad & Co.
This Fall, there are sumptuous fabrics, rich jewel tones, and tone on tone patterns mixed with architectural details that make every piece feel special and luxurious.
Holding true to their impecable standards of fair and safe production around the world, Toad and Co is greener, does more Fair Trade and more more American Made goods this year than any before.
If you are a returning customer , you’ll be very happy to see what’s new at the Toad. If you are new to Toad & Co, you’re going to love being a part of the club.
From Top to Bottom:
Carmine Raglan Long-sleeve tee in Vintage Indigo. Organic cotton . $62
Oblique Skirt in Molten. Organic Cotton. $62
Lean Layering Tank in Rosin. Organic Cotton $32
Allisa Long Sleeve Dress in Tyrian Purple. Organic Cotton $72
Mixologist Tunic in Vintage Indigo. Organic Cotton $78
Rosalinda Dress in Tyrian Purple. Organic Cotton $82
Exciting New Fair Trade Jewelry and Gifts from Peru!
This time of year at Nest, we are filled to the brim with AMAZING products from all around the world. Here are some of our favorite newest additions to our collection of Fair Trade jewelry, accessories and fashion!
First of all, what is Fair Trade?
To put it simply, Fair Trade is the idea that developing countries can gain stability by producing goods to be sold on an international level as long as the workers are paid a living wage, allowed to learn a useable trade, and are treated fairly and left to work in safe conditions. We take many of those things for granted in the United States but in many developing regions of the world, these ideas are not a given. Fair Trade strives to create equality in the international marketplace on every level, from those who help source fruits and foods, to those who pattern make and help create clothing, or even those responsible for fine, hand-made jewelry produced all over the world.
There are several Fair Trade certifiers that assure conditions are good, pay is fair, and that workers are allowed to work at something that will fulfill and support them and their family. Fair Trade, at its heart, is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, hoping to bridge the gap between the developed and the underdeveloped nations of the world while strengthening the bonds between countries and individual people on every level.
New from Peru is the Dreamer Backpack. All vegan materials, available in five colorful combinations that will make and guy or girl glad that school is back in session!
Also new from Peru, Alpaca Silver textile cuffs! Dripping with Central American flare and charm, these pieces make a colorful addition to any outfit and make a pleasing gift to any recipient.
A beautiful way to add sparkle to any look, these glorious Alpaca Silver gemstone and glass bead latch bracelets. Handmade in Peru, these bracelets are a great gift to anyone on your list…or just a great, fun way to buy yourself a little something wonderful without having to spend a lot.
The perfect addition to any outfit, the simple and elegant Alpaca Silver alloy gemstone earrings from Minga Fair Trade Importers. Made in Peru from goldstone, agate, sodalite and many other healing stones, these studs are a great gift and have universal appeal.
Exciting New Summer Products at Nest!
- At May 13, 2015
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Just in time to beat the heat, Nest is premiering some exciting, fun new products just perfect for Summer gift giving.
Love a summer salad? Our new bamboo collection from Circa Asia is the perfect thing!
Sourced responsibly from sustainable bamboo growth in The Ninh Binh Provence of Vietnam, workers are paid a fair wage to complete the thirty day process that turns earths fastest growing plant in the beautiful products we sell here at Nest
A great addition to any household, these pieces are a great price and a fabulous look that just screams “put food in me!”
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Ready to send the kids back to school? Our new stainless steel bento boxes and tiffin boxes from Eco-Lunchbox are the PERFECT thing!
Made from non-leaching steel, right here in the USA, these lunch boxes, bentos and tiffins are a great way to transport food hot or cold, dry or wet, all day or just for a few moments. Great for back to school or to take to work with you.
And Eco-lunchbox is a VERY green company. Visit their site for a plethora of helpful and interesting information covering all the benefits of their process and about switching to reusable food storage.
Visit http://ecolunchboxes.com/learn-more/ for more information.
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Dreading the Summer heat? You can keep yourself AND your drink cool this year with Perfect Cube trays from Tovolo! Made from a BPA-free silicon, these trays promise the perfect cube every time. Great for drinks and for pets who love a frozen treat!
One of our most innovative companies, Tovolo always has something new, interesting and IMPOSSIBLE to live without.
*Don’t forget to check out their adorable novelty tea infusers next time you’re here as well!
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Crave a summer cocktail? Returning favorite Rose Ann Hall Designs is back just in time to keep your sangria, margaritas and mojitos ready to pour and looking like a million bucks!
Handmade in Mexico, these pieces are well-made and priced to move. These pitchers, margarita glasses, stemmed and stemless wine glasses will be the HIT of any summer party and they make a great gift for any occasion.
Famous for showing their Fair Trade pieces all over the world, including their successful run at the MOMA gift shop, this new Confetti Collection is right on track to become another new smashing success for them….and for us!
Even More Spring and Summer Fashions for 2015
- At April 13, 2015
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This year at Nest, we are so happy to offer a colorful array of clothing for both him and her, from many of our favorite vendors. As always, we are proud to offer organic, recycled or sustainable materials from companies that promote ethical business practices both in this country and abroad.
Nau
Famous for their cutting-edge designs and use of lightweight, sustainable materials like Tencel (sourced from bamboo), Nau brings a healthy dose of chic sophistication to our shop every season. Putting a modern twist on classic pieces is a great way to look at what Nau does, and it’s easy to fall in love with all of it at first sight.
*from left to right and top to bottom: Poncho Via in Apple Green, Illume Tank in Red Rock, M2 Tee in Pacific Blue, Compleat Dress in Caviar, Stylus Dress in Opal, Barre Shirt in Indigo Stripe, Spot-On Shirt in Red Rock
More Spring and Summer Fashions for 2015
- At April 13, 2015
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This year at Nest, we are so happy to offer a colorful array of clothing for both him and her, from many of our favorite vendors. As always, we are proud to offer organic, recycled or sustainable materials from companies that promote ethical business practices both in this country and abroad.
Prana
No one in fashion knows Fair Trade better than Prana. It seems the same can also be said about color. Sumptuous hues of golds, pinks and reds with their signature focus on prints and textural details like burnouts and lace make this spring collection want to leap right off the hanger and into your closet.
*From left to right: Angelina Dress in Marigold, Cassie Tank in Cherry Pop, Quinn Top in Fuchsia Print, Cusco Tee in Coal, Alba Tank in Marigold, Winnie Top in White.
Spring and Summer Fashions for 2015
- At April 13, 2015
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This year at Nest, we are so happy to offer a colorful array of clothing for both him and her, from many of our favorite vendors. As always, we are proud to offer organic, recycled or sustainable materials from companies that promote ethical business practices both in this country and abroad.
Toad & Co.
After a major re-branding, Toad & Co. (formerly Horny Toad Clothing Co.) has us very excited about the future. A combination of great colors, fun patterns and forward thinking designs coupled with their high quality organic materials and above the board production values lets us know that Toad & Co. is going to be everything that Horny Toad was and maybe even more. We are certainly loving it so far!
*from left to right and top to Bottom: Keyhole Cut Dress in Hibiscus Stripe, Chakkah Skirt in Agave, Long Island Dress in Taureg Blue, Muse Dress in Storm Grey Flight, Men’s Fletch Shirt in Crosshatch Print, Hardscape Shirt in Blue Stripe and Driftwood.
Nest’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!
- At October 29, 2014
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The time is nearly here, to the deck the halls, light the menorah, sings songs and love our loved ones…and to go shopping for gifts! Let us not forget that crucial component. Nest has you covered no matter who or what is on your list this year, and as always, you can rest assured that everything you purchase was sourced ethically, responsibly and in the greenest possible fashion.
….But what to buy?!
Don’t fret, Nest is here to help! We have so many great things this time of year, it’s hard to choose our favorites, so we’ve compiled a few tiny collections of gift ideas for those trickiest people on your list, the hard ones to buy for, the ones who seem to have everything, the ones who you’re always still shopping for at the last moment. Here are a few of our favorite options this year…
For the baker:
Have someone in your life who always has the oven going? Nest is the place for them! We have a wide selection of bake ware, cook books, and kitchen sundries, all safe and responsibly sourced for your holiday needs. They may even thank you with cookies!
-Hartstone stone muffin bake pan
–The Vegan Baker cookbook
-safe silicone spoonula
-olive wood rolling pin
*ask about our selection of cast iron and safe stone cookware and bake ware
For the beer drinker:
Know someone who loves a good brew? We understand and we would love to help them find their happy. From beer glasses to bottle openers, books and things to decorate your home bar, Nest has a little something for every one, light to stout.
– pair of Artech re-beer recycled beer bottle glasses with matching coasters
– The Art of Fermentation guide book
-“Many Great Men…Were Only Here for the Beer” Spirit Tile
*ask about our collections of great recycled glass ware from around the world
For the insomniac:
Know any troubled sleepers?Help them get some shuteye! Relaxing herbal eye pillows, naturally scented candles, balancing stones, calming fragrances- give them the only gift they really need this holiday season, a good night’s rest!
– Aristurtle organic herbal eye pillow with decorative T-Shirt cover
– calming Way Out Wax GMO-free soy Lavender candle
– Himalayan rock salt ionizing tea-light lamp
*ask about our wide variety of ionizing salt lamps, available in many sizes and colors
For the meditator:
Have a friend who’s always staring at their naval? Us too! We have everything to doll up their altar spaces or to help them create one wherever they are. From statuary to singing bowls, incense, guide books and wall hangings, help them find their inner peace…..Oooohhhhmmmmm.
– Balinese volcanic rock Buddha statue/incense burner
– 7 layer GMO-free dermatologic-grade soy chakrha candle
– soapstone incense burner box
– nag champa sticks and cone incense
For the cool dude:
Know a guy who’s just too cool for school? You can help him keep his rep proper this holiday by visiting our new men’s department for his gift! Wallets, belts, hats, clothing and gifts that will keep him smiling ear to ear well into 2015. He’ll think you’re SO cool!
– fair trade organic cotton men’s knit cap from Prana
– acai berry seeds of life bracelet with silver earth bead
– cork men’s wallet
*ask about our collection of RFID scan-blocking stainless steel wallets as well
For the stylish lady:
Have a lady in your life who just always looks so perfectly put together? Well help her stay that way all the new year long with something from our recently remodeled eco-friendly women’s clothing and accessory section. From hats and gloves to purses, jewelry and everything else. She’ll love you for helping her look stay flawless.
– organic cotton pocket scarf in purple by Indigenous Clothing with matching button gloves
– fair trade Cloche hat by Prana
*ask about our wide variety of organic and recycled cotton scarves available this year
For the native Marylander:
Have a friend who’s just mad about the old line state? Do they bleed purple and cry tears of Old Bay? Then they’ll love you for shopping here for their gift this holiday season. We have clothing, jewelry, books, incense, candles, home accessories, pottery and much more made in every corner of Maryland. Sounds like plan to me, hon!
– local author Jennifer Holland’s new book Unlikely Heroes
– locally made Drops of Maryland memory bracelets
– locally made incense from Takhoma Park
For the tea-drinker:
Know someone who’s always got a kettle on the stove? We know the type and we have plenty to keep them steeped with anticipation this year at holiday gift-giving time. Mugs, tea bowls, strainers, tea pots, cold steeping pitchers, tea spoons- everything and anything they might need to stay whistling with glee. All you need to do is add water!
– pair of Dirty Dog mugs
– individual laser-cut cherry wood tea strainer
– self-straining tea pot for brewing loose tea
*ask about our cold-steeping pitchers too!
For the dream journal-er:
Have a friend that’s always telling you about their crazy dreams? They’ll love a little dose of dream support from you this holiday season, whether they dreamt it or not! Journals, dream guides, stones and scents to help unlock their ninth house and keep them deliciously deep in the dreamiest parts of their REM states all night long.
– 1,001 Dreams
– fair trade hand-bound journal from India
– assorted healing stones
Local Fashions from 3 Clothing
- At September 30, 2014
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Located in nearby Baltimore City, 3 Clothing is a perfect example of how eco-friendly fashion can blur the lines between function and form, comfort and cool, without losing the morals and conviction that are at the heart of everything they do.
Utilizing eco-friendly materials such as hemp, organic cotton, modal and bamboo, everything that bears the 3 Clothing name is made with the utmost respect for not only the planet, but for you, the customer.
Drawing inspiration from sportswear and yoga gear, every piece is comfortable, cool, lightweight and easy to wear all day and into the night.
Pieces like the Tie-Waist Hoodie and V-Neck Tank seem like no-brainer additions to any woman’s wardrobe, while pieces like the Hooded Cowl Sweater feel like a completely new idea, or at the very least, a fresh appropriation of something we’d love to own in every color.
Whether you are drawn to the safe and environmentally friendly textiles, the comfortable and sumptuous feel of the pieces, or the fashion-forward and confident look of everything they make, 3 Clothing will resonate with you and leave a long-lasting impression.
New at Nest for fall 2015, 3 Clothing is one of our favorite new things.
Good Elephant Pottery
- At July 13, 2014
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New at Nest, the amazing stoneware of Good Elephant pottery. We are proud to feature such a talented Maryland artist this July, in honor of Independent Retailers Month.
An interesting amalgam of unique styles and influences, these pieces make a glorious addition to any type of home, from contemporary to classic, rustic to modern, without looking out of place among other culturally derived styles of home décor.
Guided by her Korean heritage, artist Mea Rhea has created a collection that is at the same time natural and completely modern.
Valuing function as highly as she does the form, Rhea has made sure that every piece she makes is not only breathtakingly beautiful but practical for every day use as well.
Each piece is lovingly and painstakingly hand-crafted by the self-taught artist, a former graphic designer, who works in Silver Spring, MD.
From canisters and lidded pots to pitchers and tumblers and noodle bowls complete with chopsticks, this collection covers a variety of areas without losing the impact, appeal and unique sense of self that permeates everything Mea Rhea sends out of her studio
One of our favorite new additions to Nest in 2014, Good Elephant Pottery is a wonderful find.
Volcanic Rock Statuary from Bali
- At May 27, 2014
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New at Nest, brought to you Fair Trade from Bali are these enchanting new igneous rock statues from Kheops International.
These wonderful pieces make a lovely addition to any home and can help bring some peace and tranquility to your office.
Shiva, Buddha, praying monks and more appear in the form of candle holders, incense holders, large and small, and in several beautiful finishes.
Mysterious and beautiful, these items are the perfect gift that any recipient will cherish for years to come.
Igneous rock is a great alternative to wood and metal statuary; weather resistant for pieces that want to live outside and uniquely beautiful in texture, color and the amount of detail that can be used in each design.
And being fair trade, you can rest assured that the money spent was allocated responsibly and fairly, which makes these a great gift for the entire planet. We love them.
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