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  The word "green" has long outgrown the color. It is used today in everyday speech when referencing anything related to the environment. "Green" is now used in fashion, architecture, product labels, food, and virtually anything you can imagine.    As terms such as sustainable, eco-friendly (or ecological friendly), environmentally friendly, environmentally conscious, and even the word green itself become more common, so does their ill-usage.    Thus, depending on how a brand uses these terms, they can mean a lot or nothing at all. We understand why there is confusion amongst consumers wanting to do right for the environment. As a result, we wanted to take the time...

The handmade industry is booming! Handmade goods (also referred to as handcrafted or homemade items) have seized the attention of millions of people worldwide — becoming a phenomenon on its own known as the "handmade effect."  So, what makes handcrafted products so special? Why buy handmade goods?      We can't name just one reason why someone will be more inclined to buy handcrafted items. Nonetheless, these products usually convey a sense of uniqueness, higher quality, and creativity.  But it doesn't stop there! There are many other added advantages to buying handmade goods. At Sunday and Lola, we believe that handmade items are synonym of:   • Authenticity & Uniqueness One of the most prevalent reasons...

The holidays are just around the corner! And if you are looking to buy handmade gifts, you have come to the right place.  We love gifting handmade goods. Handmade gifts offer personality, individuality, and something truly authentic to the mix that mass-produced items can't.  But, as you might already know, it is not always easy to find high-quality handcrafted items. Even more so when you want to buy handmade gifts online.  Hence, to make your quest for the perfect handcrafted pieces easier, we have come up with a list of websites for handcrafted items. All of these sites offer exceptional and beautiful products so your presents this holiday season can feel...

In the last decade, there has been a shift from mass-produced or machine-made goods to handmade and handcrafted products. This change has evolved into a movement known as the "handmade effect," which has impacted virtually every industry worldwide.  Today, countless products ranging from luxury goods, clothing, accessories, and even cars to everyday items, cosmetics, and furniture are handmade.  Popular and well-known brands such as Hermes, Goyard, Bentley, Lush, Anthropology, Aesop, Theory, and many more promote their products as handmade or handcrafted. But, what does handcrafted mean? What is the definition of handmade? While these two terms are closely related, and most people use them interchangeably, there are slight differences or...

Buying handmade gifts comes with a long list of advantages! And although we will not attempt to list all of them, below the top 15 benefits of buying handcrafted and handmade gifts from Sunday and Lola:   1. Originality  All of our items are handmade through small-batch production. In doing so, we guarantee that everything you purchase is authentic and special.  Unlike buying mass-produced items accessible to millions of people worldwide, handmade gifts are synonymous with originality.  A great example is our Handmade Evie Cane-style Rattan Clutch. Given the elaborate technique and skills required to make them, only a few pieces end-up for...