Goin' Fishin'

Hey, guys! Just wanted to let you know:

shopghia.com will be closed temporarily January 1 through January 20 for store inventory and maintenance. And a vacation for me. :-)

Anyway, we'll be back January 21 to bring you affordable fair trade and local products in 2008, so set the date on your calendars!

Have a request for something you'd like us to stock in the New Year? Got a craving for fair trade dresses, hemp wallets, or yummy chai? Leave a comment, and we'll see what we can do.

Reminder: Party Tomorrow!

If you are in the Nashville area, we would like to invite you to a ghia gift party to do your last minute shopping.

Day: Wednesday, December 19

Time: 3:30pm to 7:30pm

Location: A lovely home in Inglewood (East Nashville)
Located at the intersection of Stratford and Shelton, 37216


At our party you'll see beautiful fair trade products and locally made items that are perfect gifts -- or treats for yourself! Apparel, jewelry, accessories, cards, and other items, including some gift ideas for $10 or less!


If you need directions or more information, e-mail info@shopghia.com or call 615-243-0783.

Can't make it to the party? Remember you can shop any time at www.shopghia.com!

Last Minute Shopping with ghia!

If you're still looking for some great holiday gifts, you're in luck! ghia has three events in the next week to assist you with your last minute shopping!

--Friday, December 14
We'll be at Cummins Station in downtown Nashville from 11am to 4pm. Room 218B. There are several terrific vendors, so come check it out. Last week I got to sample some incredible fair trade chai -- don't miss it!

--Saturday, December 15
This is ghia's last Saturday at the Farmer's Market, although some artisans will be there through the 22nd. Join over 25 vendors for gifts, crafts, music, and holiday fun! 10am to 4pm.

NEW EVENT!
--ghia gift party!
We're having a holiday party! A dear friend has invited us to have an open house in East Nashville. Stop by from 3:30 to 7:30pm to find gift ideas from stocking stuffers to stylish purses and apparel. At the corner of Stratford and Shelton in Inglewood. Contact us for more information.

See you soon!

Cool Stuff Round Up!

• Fair trade everyone can use. Traidcraft starts selling fair trade toilet paper. Text on the packaging: "I'm flushing away unfair trade." Actually, from I can tell, I don't know that the toilet paper itself is fair trade certified. However, it's made from 100% recycled paper, and proceeds from sales go into a fund to help Traidcraft support their producer communities.
  
  
• Change someone's life with microloans. Kiva.org allows its users to send microloans to entrepreneurs in developing countries. Kiva acts as the facilitator, working with existing microloan institutions to screen borrowers and connect them with lenders.
  
  
• Helping families go green. According to TreeHugger, food banks in Ontario, Canada, are currently giving out GreenBoxes that help families make their homes more energy efficient.
  
  
• Beauty tips for the holidays. Check out the holiday beauty tips I just posted on my personal blog for ways to look fabulous this month!