Have you heard of Noonday Collections?

"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this:

He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, 

the justice of your cause like the noonday sun."

Psalm 37:5-6

"And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,

then your light will become like the noonday."

Isaiah 58: 10

Ya'll!  If you haven't heard of this beautiful business yet you are most definitely in for a treat!  Noonday Collections is a recent business that started as a means to raise money for an adoption and quickly became so much more.  The business has grown to not only support over 200 adoption fundraisers but has provided thousands of business opportunities for women around the world.   Their motto is to use fashion and design to create economic opportunity for the vulnerable, and that is exactly what they are doing.  Plus, their pieces are stunning!  You can read more about their story here.

My dear friend, Rachel Groshart, just happens to be an ambassador for this wonderful business and I could not be more proud of her.  Noonday's ambassadors host trunk shows and adoption fundraisers all while  marketing the artisan's beautiful handiwork.  I highly encourage you to look into the business, and while you're there to take a peek at the new fall lookbook!  Until then, I'll leave you with some of my favorite pieces....

Spun Gold Necklace

Metallic Halo Hoops

Hammered Orb Cuff

Handmade Stationary

Clementine Laptop Case

Cozy Zip Wrap

Sequined Forest Belt

Those were just my favorites after I labored narrowing them down but I'm telling you this collection is gorgeous so you should definitely look into it yoursef! These hand-made lovelies are the perfect way to purchase with purpose!  Hey and while you're at it, go ahead and meet the artisans! Their stories are sure to tug at your heartstrings!

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