Category Archives: Noonday

Shine!

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The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.

-Henry Ward Beecher

I am still reeling from the annual Noonday Ambassador Conference that I recently attended in Austin.

We had many amazing speakers including Glennon Doyle Melton of Momastery fame, Jen Hatmaker, Melissa Russell of International Justice Mission, and John Ruhlin.

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In my opinion the real stars of the weekend were the women who traveled from Uganda, Guatemala and Ethiopia to speak to us about the artisans they employ. Artisans who make beautiful, handcrafted goods that Noonday Collection purchases from them.

 

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{This is Jalia- she is the founder of African Style and creates all of the incredible jewelry made using paper beads in Uganda. Seconds before my friend snapped this photo, she said blessings over my baby and kissed my bump!}

I heard first hand how women have been rescued from the pit of prostitution, abusive marriages, and hopeless poverty. All because they now earn a dignified income.

These aren’t just stories, they are lives. And these lives are forever changed thanks to Noonday Collection and our fearless founder desiring to make a difference in the world. We’ve created a marketplace for them in the United States that they would otherwise not have access to.

Many of these women are moms who now are able to keep the children they were considering giving up for adoption because they now have money to buy food to feed them.

So if you ever wonder if your Noonday purchases really make a difference, let me reassure you- they do. Every single order, no matter how small, means a new order for our artisan partners. The ripple effect is huge. And I felt it last weekend.

 

2017 Noonday Sample Sale

Click here to go directly to my Sample Sale! www.bit.ly/2015samplesale
UPDATED AUGUST 1st 2017! New Items added!
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I have always been weary of direct sales. Not sure why, I just mostly steered clear. Then I discovered Noonday Collection, and thought about it for a long time.

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Why did the thought of selling something bother me? And why do I assume friends feel awkward buying from friends?

I mean, in this case, if you’re going to purchase jewelry anyway, wouldn’t you rather support a friend and fair trade artisan hand made business than walk into a big box or department store and pad the pockets of the CEO while the people in the factories get paid nothing and are most likely abused?

If you haven’t heard about Noonday Collection yet, I urge you to check out the website, peruse the impact section, and check out the blog.

And I’m having another online sample sale! Here is the link to some great items at a discount (many of which can still be purchased for full price on the website!) Most of these items have never been worn, and are in like new condition.

Items still available:

Adrift Necklace

Sunburst Necklace

Pathway Necklace

Dauntless Necklace

Trapeze Necklace

Nomadic Necklace

Violet Tassels Necklace

Flora Bib Necklace

Hanoi

Golden Bough Necklace

Quito Necklace

Shine Necklace

Bombay Necklace

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Santa Fe Earrings

Rashmi Earrings

Carved Pillar Earrings

Raja Earrings

Elongated Brass Earrings

Glasswork Earrings

Compass EArrings

Carved Pillar Earrings

Athena Cuff

Meera Bracelet

Entwined Bracelet

Briye Bracelet

Desert Flower Infinity Scarf

Primrose Headband

Arm Warmers

AND MORE!