Gratitude in September
It feels as if we were just talking about what we were grateful for in the month of August, doesn’t it? At the same time, so much has happened in my life in the span of the last thirty days that it feels as if months and months ought to have passed rather than a mere four short weeks. WHAT. A. MONTH. September of 2016 will undoubtedly go down as one of the most eventful and life changing months of my life.
Our Paris Travel Vlog
I have never been as excited to share a post as I am today. Prior to our trip to Paris earlier this month, I decided I wanted to put together a travel vlog, my first ever, of our time there. The desire to start vlogging about our trips comes from two places. First, I simply love watching the adventures of others in their travel vlogs and was eager to share my own. Second, I wanted to incorporate my husband a bit more into Musings on Momentum and consciously carve out a way for us to work collaboratively going forward.
I have not previously shared much about my husband’s job, or about our life outside of Musings on Momentum for that matter, but that is changing today. My husband has worked as a professional videographer for close to a decade now. He has predominately worked with sports teams and leagues, traveling around the world to shoot different organizations. It is, without a doubt, an absolute dream job.
Over the course of our relationship he has begun traveling for work less and less, something I am incredibly thankful for, and today shoots locally the majority of the time. That fact, combined with my ever-expanding vision for Musings on Momentum, led me to suggest that we collaborate to create a vlog of our time in Paris.
Fall Jewelry Finds from Happiness Boutique
Happiness Boutique came into creation when the company’s founders looked around and realized that very few brands out there have a strong sense of purpose behind them. Inspired by print, pattern, color, art, photography, and fashion, the international company grew from a desire to bring happiness to consumers all around the world.
By sharing their message on a global scale, Happiness Boutique hopes to improve the lives of their shoppers and bring just a little added boost of happiness to their days when they wear their products. As the company says about their jewelry, “We think of them as happy tokens that you can touch and feel and that will remind you of beautiful things to appreciate.” With a collective mindset like that, it should come as no surprise that when they reached out to me, explained who they were and asked me to collaborate, I jumped at the opportunity.
Spotlight on Style – Ethical and Sustainable Finds at MadeFAIR
Founded by Cambodia-living US expat Tavie Meler on the principle that compassion should be extended to each individual throughout the supply chain, MadeFAIR is a for-profit online retailer that invests in people. After working in non-profit in the United States and noticing that multiple organizations were always competing for the same limited resources, Tavie realized she could make a greater contribution to society by starting her own company offering ethical choices to those in search of sustainable, fashionable options.
MadeFAIR’s online retail platform is full of unique hand-picked clothing, accessories, and home finds that Tavie selects based on a strict set of ethical principles. In an effort to make less of an environmental impact, many of MadeFAIR’s products are produced from factory waste that would otherwise end up in landfills or be burned. You can rest assured that each offering you find at MadeFAIR was created by somebody earning a living wage and working under safe conditions.
If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for ethically made, sustainable products look no further. MadeFAIR has you covered.
Military Style Jacket / Black Leather Tote / Gray & White Striped Handwoven Scarf / Black Suede Loafers / Brown Leather Tote / Wood & Leather Bound Journal / Pinstripe Espresso Set / Wool Blanket / Lucita Bootie / “V” Earrings / Black Floral Skirt