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ban the carriage horse industry.

i just learned about "blinders," a new documentary highlighting the cruelty and exploitative nature of the carriage horse industry. learn why horses are suffering needlessly here and learn what you can do about it. list of upcoming screenings here.

via the daily heller.

image credit: coalition to ban horse-drawn carriages

a weekend bag with style and substance.

 

i am currently in the throes of everyday handbag shopping and, of course, i am finding everything but. to wit: this handmade weekender bag by rising tide. while the style is beautiful, i also like it because it is made of reclaimed vintage kantha quilts from india that are sourced from a fair trade womens' cooperative in west bengal and suede that is used from animals that passed on from natural causes. you can purchase the bag at econscious market, a great site that not only offers information about the product, but about the vendor, too. the company also donate a minimum of 10% of every purchase to a featured nonprofit of your choice.

kantha weekender bag, $198 on sale.

read more about rising tide here.

image credit: econscious market.