Have you started to see the signs? They are small, but they are there... the signs of a new future, where consumption (and life), will take on an entirely new concept and will concentrate on one thing – meaning.
I believe that this quest for meaning will be one of the core drivers of the 21st century. There is some sort of shift taking place right now around the world as people start to move towards building a new sustainable world where ethics and eco principles set the standard.
This shift is coming from the ground up, there is no leader, no spokesperson, no ideology. It is the biggest movement in human history where “quality of life” replaces “standard of living”.
The world is going to change, but it is up to us to decide how it is going to change.
Nov 8, 2010
Sep 19, 2010
Hidden Laneway's
Recently I went along to the new Valley Laneway Market. It was a wonderful, sunny day spent eating brekky and sipping coffee and following the map to find the lanes tucked away in the Valley consisting of three areas: California Lane, Little Winn Lane and Bakery Lane. It was so great to see these hidden laneway's open up into something magical... The buzz was infectious and I can't wait to visit again.
For those who have not heard, you can now discover the Valley's hidden laneways, offering art, fashion, design, accessories and more, it is sure to become a quintessential Sunday session.
Aug 24, 2010
Inspirational Artisan Stories - For Lucy
Ethikl had the pleasure in visiting Gillian at Capalaba Markets near Brisbane and chatting to about her artisan range of gorgeous handmade and natural skincare For Lucy. We were absolutely delighted to discover the wonderful story behind her down-to-earth range of products.
Gillian has been a wildlife carer for 12 years and as a wildlife carer, she often gets tiny, pink, hairless babies to care for, we were absolutely flabbergasted when she produced a tiny pink little bundle who had been nestled inside her shirt to keep warm while she worked at the markets selling her products
Gillian told us how it all started with a tiny swamp wallaby named Lucy who she received as a tiny furless joey. Her eyes were not yet open, and she weighed about 200g. During the course of her rehabilitation, she developed a severe skin problem, and not wanting to use the commercial creams so full of preservatives and mineral and petroleum oils, Gillian did some research and began to make her own.
“After lots of trials, mistakes and disasters, I have found a passion for creating gorgeous moisturisers from fresh plant oils, and soaps also from plant oils. From that starting point, it has grown. I still care for wild babies, and still care for their skin using the balms and creams I make.” Gillian told us while we huddled around her and watched the tiny little bundle she held in hands for us to see.
While we chatted to Gillian we also had the opportunity to sample her uncomplicated yet heavenly range. Her Heavy Duty handcrafted cream is rich and gentle, based on olive oil, macadamia oil and avocado oil and her delicious smelling Coco2 Cream is to die for with a delicious blend of coconut and rice bran oils. Gillian also has a large range of handmade soaps that smell beautiful and are incredibly well priced for such generous sizes.
We were greatly impressed with the For Lucy products and her inspirational story behind them. For Lucy is a simple, affordable, handcrafted range of products that has been lovingly made with the best local produce that Gillian can find and to know that her products are so natural that they can be used on such tiny fragile little creatures really means you can really trust them.
Gillian has been a wildlife carer for 12 years and as a wildlife carer, she often gets tiny, pink, hairless babies to care for, we were absolutely flabbergasted when she produced a tiny pink little bundle who had been nestled inside her shirt to keep warm while she worked at the markets selling her products
“After lots of trials, mistakes and disasters, I have found a passion for creating gorgeous moisturisers from fresh plant oils, and soaps also from plant oils. From that starting point, it has grown. I still care for wild babies, and still care for their skin using the balms and creams I make.” Gillian told us while we huddled around her and watched the tiny little bundle she held in hands for us to see.
We were greatly impressed with the For Lucy products and her inspirational story behind them. For Lucy is a simple, affordable, handcrafted range of products that has been lovingly made with the best local produce that Gillian can find and to know that her products are so natural that they can be used on such tiny fragile little creatures really means you can really trust them.
Visit the For Lucy store http://www.ethikl.com.au/forlucy
Jul 29, 2010
Our International doors are open!
Thanks to all the international ethical shoppers who have patiently watched our site, dreaming of all it’s loveliness…
We are continually amazed by the enormous support that is coming our way. Thank you all for your energy, support, contribution and love.
Help us out by linking to our marketplace, blogging about the wonderful world of ethical shopping, and telling all your friends to have a look.
Peita x
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