332 W. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64113 PH 816-361-2500
"Where the creativity of human mind, spirit and experience is celebrated everyday."
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Week #2:
It's Fair Trade Month!
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"Fair Trade Month raises awareness about the importance of the fair trade movement to our global economy and promotes buying from businesses that are committed to fair trade in place of those which may harm the environment, the economy, communities, and individuals." |
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This week we're excited to celebrate Fair Trade Month. Many of the companies we told stories about in our "Around the World in 80 Days" journey are Fair Trade certified companies or embrace fair trade principles. Many of our nativities, ornaments and holiday gift items will be arriving from many of these companies.
Meet some of the good folks we work with and watch for the familiar names of Women of the Cloud Forest, Lucia's Imports, Dunitz & Company and Koru Street in the following short video.
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“Fair trade is about working together to create meaningful jobs and
celebrate lives of meaning.” – Mac McCoy of dZi Handmade
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The picture below is a quick hint on the products from the 4 companies I listed above. If you want to re-visit the "stories" of these companies and the artisans they work with, click the blue links behind each of their names. Women of the Cloud Forest ( here), Lucia's Imports ( here), Dunitz & Company ( here) and Koru Street ( here) |
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“When you ask a question, I bring my mind, you bring your mind, and we solve problems together.” – Mary Koomson of Global Mamas
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Beautiful new luminary lanterns from Women of the Cloud Forest. These 2 just arrived (along with nativity luminaries that are safely tucked away yet for several more weeks!). More nature luminaries similar to these will arrive next week. Tuck in a tea light or votive for a soft, lovely glow. Shop for them here. |
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We're always excited when new fashions arrive from Chie at Pure Fit. One-size tunics that pair beautifully with leggings or slacks. Art-to-wear for everyday wear! Check them out here. |
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You will want several of these Nepalese cashmere cozy poncho toppers. So easy to toss on top of whatever you're wearing to add fabulous fall colors. See them here. Perfect gifts too! |
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Click here to check out these beautiful neutrals from Habitat clothing! From a wonderful go-anywhere, basic black dress to a cozy poncho-like top and a classic button blouse. They're already selling fast! |
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Your favorite "Susanne" tees from Su Placer just arrived. Shop for them here. Classic, 3/4 sleeve, easy-fitting tops that are beautifully hand-stamped and dyed in Ecuador. Remember that sweet story? Production with these artisans is still really limited due to continued COVID interruptions, so we were delighted to receive these. |
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Over 20 new designs in socks from Foot Traffic (a Kansas City local company!) arrived recently and, YES, they are all online. You can shop them here. Perfect stocking stuffers if you're starting to gather gift ideas! |
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Get Ready to Share Harvest Hugs!! |
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Our coat and sweater drive for Rose Brooks Center has changed to fit these COVID times with our accepting only NEW coats and sweaters this year. We invite you to help us send "Harvest Hugs" by the bushels with your coat and sweater donations. |
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"Harvest Hugs"
Coat and Sweater Drive for Rose Brooks Center
October 22 - 24, 2020
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A perfect time to share warmth and hugs with donations of NEW coats and sweaters for the women and children in shelter at Rose Brooks Center, our local domestic violence shelter.
With COVID safety concerns, we can only accept brand new coats and sweaters with their tags still attached. Place your coat and sweater donations in a plastic bag and bring them to World's Window on Thursday through Saturday, October 22 - 24 during Brookside's Harvest Days.
As our thank you (with many virtual hugs!) we'll hand you a Harvest coupon good for 20% off all* your purchases on any one of the 3 days of this special Harvest Hugs Coat and Sweater Drive.
Harvest Hugs checklist:
1. Brand-new coats and sweaters - tags on!
2. If packaged in plastic, leave them in the bag.
3. Put all donations in a plastic bag
4. Bring to World's Window, October 22 - 24, 2020
*discounts only on full-priced, non-consignment items. other details in store.
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LAST CALL to save 20% off
with your "Fall Shopping Splurge" coupon!
JUST 4 MORE DAYS!! to shop to your heart's content and declare it "MY DAY!." We'll take 20% off (almost**) ALL your purchases that day. But you can only use it on one day, so hurry in if you haven't used it yet!
Have fun exploring the store, trying on fashions, thinking ahead about holiday gifts. Take as much time as you like. We'll give you as much or as little help as you want. Then just show us this "coupon" (or click here to print it) and we'll gladly take 20% off your lovely choices** and celebrate your shopping splurge with you. It's just for you!
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**Coupon discount eligible on full-price, non-consignment items. All discounted items are a final sale. No returns, please, as you enjoy this great discount. And remember that we're still closed on Mondays. |
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Thank you for celebrating Fair Trade Month with us. We feel fortunate to be connected to so many artisans and cultures around the world. Connections. That's what we have always loved at World's Window. And, of course, YOU are a part of those connections.
We thank you for your continued shopping support. And I can't say it enough times - YOU are an important part of what makes World's Window so special! THANK YOU!
Thinking of you.
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World's Window
"Nobody can define you like you."
Shop our Brookside Store:
CLOSED Monday
OPEN Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm
SHOP our on-line store 24 hours a day:
As always we are "sharing the world" through
clothing, jewelry, folk art, textiles and hand-selected gifts -
and
buying locally-owned is a gift to your community!
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Mark Your Calendar - Fun for all ages!!
*An outdoor Brookside scavenger hunt for kids and parents with a special prize at the end
*Fall shopping and food specials in participating stores and restaurants - at World's Window an extra 20% off all sale items!
*Our World's Window (NEW) Coat & Sweater Drive for Rose Brooks Center - see details above
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World's Window | 816-361-2500 | 332 W 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64113
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