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  • January 2, 2016 Caitlin Halberstadt

    New Year, New Home

    Happy New Year from Zeal Living!  Is your new year's resolution to get organized? If so, we've got the perfect baskets to help with that. We teamed up with Gone Rural to design a set of nesting woven, lidded baskets that are perfect for any room in your home. Unlike some of our other Gone Rural products...

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  • December 3, 2015 Caitlin Halberstadt

    South African Nguni Cowhide Rugs

    I am absolutely thrilled to offer you a selection of the finest South African Nguni Cowhide rugs! I personally chose each one for you in Cape Town, South Africa.

    Nguni Cows have arguably the most beautiful hides in the world. Native to sub saharan Africa, their spectacular and unusual markings have made them the most highly prized hides for home decor...

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  • November 30, 2015 Caitlin Halberstadt

    Setting a Fair Trade Holiday Table

    A few weeks ago, we teamed up with Alicia Lewin Photography to create an inspired Holiday table setting using some of our favorite African glassware, placemats and decorations. These gorgeous items were all made by fair trade artisans working out of Swaziland, South Africa, Uganda, and Cameroon - meaning you can feel good...

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  • September 24, 2015 Caitlin Halberstadt

    Artisan Spotlight: Ngwenya Glass

    We could not be more proud to represent the incredible handcrafted glassware of Ngwenya Glass! Ngwenya glass has a rich history, with its origins as a Swedish Aid program that was founded in 1979. Since its inception, Ngwenya glass has been committed to using only 100% recycled glass...

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  • September 2, 2015 Caitlin Halberstadt

    Artisan Spotlight: Sidai Designs

    Sidai Designs is a social enterprise based out of Northern Tanzania. Sidai collaborates with Maasai women to create gorgeous, intricately beaded bracelets and necklaces. Each design is inspired by traditional Maasai adornments and patterns, and is made with upcycled materials whenever possible...

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  • August 29, 2015 Caitlin Halberstadt

    Designer Spotlight: Ida Elsje

    I could not be more excited to be carrying the incredible work of top South African Jewelry designer Ida Elsje! I first found out about Ida's work through a friend during a visit to South Africa in 2008...

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