by Jennifer Alyson Wonderling Somewhere in Rajasthan, India, we trudged for days through factory buildings and across open lots to look at myriad furniture, knick knacks, architectural items, and antiques. At some point… Continue reading
– Part 2 – While in a foreign country, an ear for language and bartering abilities are only part of the picture when it comes to making connections. The truth is when traveling (or not),… Continue reading
– Part 1 – “A man’s feet must be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world.” – George Santayana There is the anticipation of travel before the trip begins:… Continue reading
“Women work two-thirds of the world’s working hours, produce half of the world’s food, but earn only 10% of the world’s income and own less than one perent of the world’s property.” They make up 70% of the world’s one billion poorest.
Join Jenny along her recent travels through India sourcing furniture, textiles, housewares and jewelry for Nectar’s fall collection, arriving July 26th, 2014!
Things that make you go mmmmmm… that’s quite possibly the best way to describe Lotus Love Beauty’s infectious bath and body line. Luscious, floral beauty bars, detoxifying bath salts, silky body oils, creamy lotions, and heavenly candles create the ultimate at-home spa retreat at prices that make it easy to stay beautiful. Here’s the inside scoop on LLB…
We are sending The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley another much needed monthly check, thanks to the generous donations of our in-store customers. For each dollar of the $59.76 raised this past… Continue reading
Our capiz shell chandelier gracefully suspended above Nectar’s dear friend Sasha’s dining table. We think she should get into interior design, don’t you?!
When you buy something that seems too cheap to be true, don’t you ever wonder – why? and who paid the true price for this product? According to GlobalIssues.org, nearly half the world lives on less than $2 a… Continue reading
Introducing Bea’s Supplier Spotlight Series, where we will feature the very best Shop Nectar suppliers that we love and adore! Here we will share with you their values and ethics, as well as… Continue reading
I’ll admit… I’m a bit obsessed with online shopping. No long lines to wait on, no hassles to deal with, no time wasted squirming through massive department store crowds. There’s nothing worse than knowing… Continue reading
We’ve been busy around here! At the moment we’re getting ready to box-up and ship-out furniture all over the country–a dresser to Seattle, a daybed and coffee table to North Carolina, several pieces… Continue reading
Friends, Do you know that beyond the obvious of what we are– a retail store selling gifts, furniture, tea, art, and more– Nectar loves to help residential and commercial projects come to fruition?… Continue reading
