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Why Wear Birthstones?

Why Wear Birthstones?
The Birthstone Collection   So, birthstones. Very popular. Lots of history. Lots of interpretations. Central to our new, star collection. I'm thin...

Black Lives Matter. Representation Matters. Part 2

Black Lives Matter. Representation Matters.  Part 2

Anti-racism work isn't work that should be done only if it can be done quickly, perfectly, or in front of an audience, but one of the ways it should be addressed is through representation.

People should be able to see themselves reflected in the representations of the world around them.

Black Lives Matter. Representation Matters. Part 1

Black Lives Matter.  Representation Matters.  Part 1

First, because this should always be clear.  Black Lives Matter.  ALL of them.

This shouldn't be a point for argument.  Black lives matter/ But -  That dialog shouldn't be happening.  If all lives matter, then the conversations should go Black lives matter/ Yes, they do.

Because caring about the environment means not stopping at planting trees

Because caring about the environment means not stopping at planting trees
This week I’m taking you a little further into the behind the scenes decisions I’m making to put color out into the world and still caring for it.

Buy a scarf and plant a tree - partnering with One Tree Planted

hand dyed green scarf and One Tree Planted partnership logo
Ten Thousand Dandelions is an official partner with One Tree Planted and part of the proceeds from each purchase will plant a tree!

Caring for your Ten Thousand Dandelions hat (or scarf or shawl)

hand knit blue cowl
I don't know about you, but once I've bought something, even if I love it, I'm never quite sure of it until after it's been washed. You get that one pair of pants that shrinks two inches, and it leaves you a little leery, right?

You came for the color, so let's talk color

silk scarves ready to dye by hand
What's so awesome about hand dyed, anyway?

Ten Thousand Dandelions is a lot of dandelions

hand dyed yellow silk scarf
I thought I'd start today with my most frequently asked question.  After all, ten thousand is a lot of dandelions.