The more I work with them, the more I know I am where I am supposed to be. Every time I read about the women and families who create each piece, or watch the video of the Noonday story, I am in tears. And I've watched the video about 49 times. Still teary.
Every. single. time.
When I read the stories and look at the pictures from the trip that Noonday took to Rwanda this summer to partner with the International Justice Mission, my heart is heavy and light all at once. To see the joy that emanates from the artisan group there - these women who've experienced pain and suffering and have risen. They are filled with hope, they extend love and peace, they are beauty defined.
And today is exciting, you guys. Because it is the launch of the absolutely beyond gorgeous fall line. I am partnering with a bunch of other ambassadors to bring you a month long giveaway party! Nearly every day for the next 30 days, one or two bloggers will be giving away all kinds of Noonday goodness each day. I am here to kick things off - and later today you can hop over to Brooke's for a chance to win even more!
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I love the Rubiks necklace Jade!
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I love the Roar!
ReplyDeleteI love the Ethiopian group, but the new group in India that suffers with the stigma of leprosy is quickly becoming a new favorite.
ReplyDeleteI"m having a really hard time choosing a favorite...I really like the Peruvian Bangles in Fire and Water...but I think the Acrobat earrings stole the show!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Artisan story is Bukenya.
ReplyDeletelove everything! and officially saving up for the rustic leather tote :):)
ReplyDeletealso love the trinity necklace, made in peru by fermin, i think. his work in his community, creating work opportunities and supporting other businesses is beautiful. working with gems, beautiful things found in rough places, mirrors his own life. :)
ReplyDelete"it’s about looking at someone the world has forgotten and seeing beauty, value, and a story that matters. it’s about recognizing that even though people may look like rough stones, they were made to be gems"
i love the Peruvian cuffs! thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteTigiest in Ethiopia has always been one of my (many) favorites!
ReplyDeleteOh my, so many goodies! LOVED the gold cubed earrings, and all the wrap bracelets. If I won, I'd also probably buy the kantha fold over bag (I think it was called). I loved that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jewelry!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE their bags!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite story is Grace's. SO heart wrentching. I have watched many movies and documentaries about Rwanda and it just breaks my heart.
ReplyDeleteI like the bronze bars necklace.
ReplyDeleteI love the whole collection!! The bags and scarves are always my fave! The leather bag with tr pocket in front, so good! Noonday has held a special place in my heart since the first trunk show I attended, all of their stories are so amazing, I don't think I could pick one, they all speak to my heart. Xo!
ReplyDeleteI love the Calypso and Silver Jasmine earrings!
ReplyDeleteTesfanish's story, really the entire story of Entoto just breaks me. All the Artisan's, their strength and hope found to persevere and excel above what the world, their life seems to hold.
ReplyDeleteThis line is gorgeous! Love that featherweight cuff!
ReplyDeleteLovin the coral
ReplyDeleteLOVE the Embellished Raw Silk Scarf!
ReplyDeleteall the purses please!
ReplyDeletefavorite artisan story is sofiya. xo
ReplyDeletei like the story of nguyen thi may. :)
ReplyDeleteI like tran thi tuyet
ReplyDeleteand the andean bag is sooo nice
[One}My favorite piece from the fall line is the lionheart earrings!!
ReplyDeleteI love the story of Bukenya!
ReplyDeleteI love this collection! The nouveau and calypso earrings are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love the octogen gold earrings!
ReplyDeleteSo much gorgeousness, but the Rushing Waters necklace caught my eye first
ReplyDeletelove this bag!!! http://carinaschoen.noondaycollection.com/bags/kantha-foldover-bag
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Himalayan scarf! it's so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the stores from India! Such beautiful people!
ReplyDeletethe kantha bag is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI'm coming over from Brooke's blog :) I'm loving the embellished silk scarf!
ReplyDeleteThe pieces are all so beautiful. I love so many of the necklaces and the bags.
ReplyDeleteI love the stories Ethiopia. Love that these women have purpose and a way to provide for their families
ReplyDeleteI love the Ready or Knot Necklace!
ReplyDelete"In Uganda, you are either a somebody or a nobody. I want to become a somebody" - Daniel
ReplyDeleteJalia and Daniel's story as well as all the other stories are incredibly inspiring. By buying from Noonday, we're not only helping them stay healthy and alive, but also giving them opportunities to achieve their dreams. :)
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ReplyDeleteI love the disc and pearls necklace from the fall collection :)
ReplyDeleteAna's story is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love the wooden wonders cuff bracelet!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Is Grace from Rwanda fascinating!
ReplyDeleteI love the Gossamer Necklace!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite artisan story is Bukenya's.
ReplyDeleteI love the Gossamer necklace *_*
ReplyDeleteThe Falling Mukesa Necklace.
ReplyDeleteThe multi colored beads of the Dainty Paper Bead Necklace from Uganda is my favorite
ReplyDeleteTigiest from Ethiopia. What a wonderful opportunity these people now have to help themselves.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love this one:
http://carinaschoen.noondaycollection.com/bracelets/hammered-orb-cuff-gold
fingers crossed!
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My favorite Artisan story is Bukenya.
ReplyDeleteI love the minted necklace and tricolor paper bead necklace. The mustard scarf is so cute too!
ReplyDeleteBukenya's story is amazing. What a great organization that it helped him find his passion and use his talents for God's glory and to serve and provide for his family well.
ReplyDeleteI love everything in the new line!
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I love Jalia and Daniel's story.
ReplyDeleteMy fav piece from the fall line is the Crysophase Cuff
ReplyDeleteMy favourite story was Angelica's story
ReplyDeleteI like the sahara hoop earrings! All the necklaces scare me because I can not handle heavy necklaces!
ReplyDeletewho can pick just one?! necklaces, earrings, bracelets, all of them.
ReplyDeleteI love all four of the necklaces pictured!
ReplyDeleteI love the Rubix necklace in Jade!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Grace's story!
ReplyDeleteI love Noonday! The fall line is amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy fave story is Sofiya's and my fave pieces are the bags!
ReplyDeleteLove Falling Mukisa too!
ReplyDeleteLove Jalia & Daniel's story!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the Moondrop Earrings and the Himalayan Scarf!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite artisan group is the ones who make pieces out of recycled artillary in Ethiopia!
ReplyDeleteI love the Odyssey Cuff!!
ReplyDeleteLuxe Horn Necklace
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My favorite piece from the fall line is absolutely Rushing waters necklace!
ReplyDeletelove the violet tassels necklace!
ReplyDeleteIt got to be Bukemya.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite story is Jalia and Daniel's!
ReplyDeletei LOVE the calypso earrings!
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