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FEATURED: December 8, 2020
Jessi Malay’s Small Business Picks for Stylish Living
Lifestyle and beauty influencer Jessi Malay calls The Little Market her favorite place to shop for ethically sourced and artisan-made candles and dinnerware that support women in underserved communities.
FEATURED: December 6, 2020
Nine Favorite Things #171
Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest lists her Nine Favorite Things this December, spotlighting her favorite stocking stuffers ideas like The Little Market’s Happy Holidays Candle that comes in an array of seasonal scents.
FEATURED: December 4, 2020
The 10 best gifts that give back this holiday season
In The Know adds The Little Market’s With Love Gift Set, featuring products made by women in underserved communities, to their list of the best gifts that give back this year.
FEATURED: December 3, 2020
Meeting the Challenge of the New Normal
Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla discuss the challenges that come with running a nonprofit, fair trade shop during the global pandemic and share excitement over shoppers’ increasing interest in the stories of the artisan women from all around the world who craft The Little Market products.
FEATURED: December 2, 2020
Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla: How to Start a Business With a Friend
Sharing their advice for a successful partnership with editors at Entrepreneur, Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla speak to the importance of transparency when starting a business with a friend and their mutual love for fashion, art, and travel that is incorporated into the products at The Little Market.
FEATURED: December 1, 2020
Giving Tuesday
The Happy Place’s go-to destination for eco-conscious and ethical gifts this holiday season is The Little Market. They curated a Happy Place bag, so you can skip the hassle and shop from the gift set.
FEATURED: December 1, 2020
Live's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide ft. Gifts That Give Back
Live with Kelly and Ryan’s Holiday Gift Guide features The Little Market and This is About Humanity’s collaboration tote, hand-sewn by women in rural Bangladeshi communities, and candle, hand-poured by women refugees in the United States. A portion of each purchase price will be donated to the This is About Humanity Foundation (at the International Community Foundation), an organization dedicated to raising awareness about separated and reunified families and children at the U.S.-Mexico border. See the Giving Tuesday segment with journalist Amy Goodman here.
FEATURED: November 27, 2020
11 Gifts That Give Back in 2020
Shondaland shares gifts that are meaningful because they make an impact, such as The Little Market’s special edition candles and tote that support Shondaland and Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s mission.
FEATURED: November 27, 2020
Gifts That Give Back
Editors at the Female Founder Collective suggest shopping at The Little Market for a selection of gifts that give back to the local and global community and donating to advance our mission.
FEATURED: November 27, 2020
The Gorilla Gift Guide 2020
This year’s Gorilla Gift Guide crafted by The Ellen Fund spotlights gifts that support gorilla conservation and women in Rwanda including The Little Market’s handwoven basket collection that empowers artisan women in Rwanda.
FEATURED: November 26, 2020
10 Gifts for Those Who Can’t Leave Their Homes
As people begin to hunker down at home for the wintertime, Shondaland suggests sending a gift to those loved ones staying indoors, like The Little Market’s blush Moroccan ceramic cups that make staying hydrated all the more enjoyable.
FEATURED: November 25, 2020
8 Fashion Brands To Support On Giving Tuesday
Bustle suggests shopping The Little Market x Hanro lingerie bag this Giving Tuesday. 100% of the proceeds from each purchase will be donated to The Little Market to support our mission — the economic empowerment of talented artisans and producers in underserved communities around the world.
FEATURED: November 20, 2020
23 great holiday gifts that give back to worthy causes
If you are looking for gifts that do good, Daily Hive suggests shopping the array of candles from The Little Market, like birthday cake and champagne, because each purchase supports dignified income opportunities for artisan women who have resettled as refugees in the United States.
FEATURED: November 19, 2020
Hanro and The Little Market Support Giving Tuesday
Launching on Giving Tuesday, WWD shares The Little Market x Hanro collaboration lingerie bag, from which all proceeds are donated to The Little Market to support fair wages and safe, dignified work environments for women around the world.
FEATURED: November 19, 2020
Gift Guide – Shop Small Businesses
With the holiday season steadily approaching, Amanda Wilens suggests supporting small businesses while you shop for everyone on your list. For home décor gifts, she recommends The Little Market for handmade accents and shares her favorite candle scent, champagne.
FEATURED: November 18, 2020
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Become a More Conscious Consumer. Here’s How
In a conversation with editors at Veranda Magazine, The Little Market’s co-founder Hannah Skvarla shares her best advice for cultivating a more eco-conscious and sustainable lifestyle while shopping with intention.
FEATURED: November 17, 2020
11 Sustainable Decor Brands All Climate-Conscious Homeowners Should Know About
Bob Vila shares several sustainable décor brands so that you can fill your home with high quality, handmade goods. Featured on the list is The Little Market, including our kantha quilts handmade by resilient women in Bangladesh.
FEATURED: November 12, 2020
Lauren Conrad Shares Her Holiday Gift Picks From Amazon Handmade
E! Online suggests shopping Lauren Conrad’s Holiday Gift Guide on Amazon Handmade. Her list features fair trade products from The Little Market, and for your convenience, Amazon Prime offers free and fast shipping. From reusable burlap wine totes for the host or hostess to mini lidded ornament baskets, her list covers it all!
FEATURED: November 11, 2020
Our Favorite Places to Buy Throw Pillows
For sprucing up your space, MarthaStewart.com suggests stylish and ethically sourced throw pillows from The Little Market that are made by artisans around the world. These pillows are great for every corner of your home.
FEATURED: November 5, 2020
Lauren Conrad Launched a Holiday Gift Guide On Amazon Handmade
Editors at Apartment Therapy are excited about Lauren Conrad’s recent launch: a Holiday Gift Guide on Amazon Handmade. Filled with thoughtful pieces from small craft-focused businesses, many of her picks were products from The Little Market, like our coconut-soy wax blend candles and reusable gift totes!
FEATURED: November 4, 2020
25 Beautiful & Sustainable Gifts That Give Back Under $50
The Good Trade shares 25 affordable and sustainable gift ideas so that you can shop to make a difference this holiday season. One piece, The Little Market’s pom pom keychain, is perfect for those who want to upgrade their keys with a handmade touch!
FEATURED: October 31, 2020
10 Sustainable Brands for Ethically-Made Straw Bags
Channel summer with Eco Warrior Princess’ straw bag suggestions, including The Little Market’s market basket, handwoven from locally sourced natural plant fibers by talented artisans in Ghana.
FEATURED: October 21, 2020
Guest Blogger: Hannah Skvarla of The Little Market
As a guest blogger for The Happy Place, Hannah Skvarla touched on her journey running The Little Market with co-founder Lauren Conrad and shared advice on how to get started with building a meaningful organization.
FEATURED: October 21, 2020
Elegant and Witchy Halloween Tablescape
For virtual or small Halloween festivities, event planner Amanda Wilens shares how she sets the table with her favorite picks from The Little Market. Her Halloween tablescape features The Little Market’s dinnerware plate collection, clear wine glasses, ivory napkins, and more.
FEATURED: October 14, 2020
Fall Décor for Less: Warm Up Your Home Like Reese Witherspoon, Kylie Jenner & More
E! Online shares their favorite fall décor inspiration featuring Beijos Events’ fall tablescape adorned with The Little Market’s one-of-kind pieces.
FEATURED: October/November 2020 Print Issue
Barn Finds - Entertaining Essentials
As fall approaches, American Farmhouse Style gathered their entertaining essentials, including our twisted salad servers made in Kenya by carvers using wild olive wood, so that you can be ready for holiday hosting with fresh serveware.
FEATURED: October 2020 Print Issue
In the Kitchen - New Kitchen, No Contractor
Spotted in HGTV Magazine’s October issue, The Little Market’s woven bowls add a natural touch to any kitchen that needs an upgrade.
FEATURED: August 21, 2020
Lauren Conrad's Shop of Handcrafted Artisan Goods Is Now Available on Amazon
Just spotted on Entertainment Tonight, a story about The Little Market’s new Amazon Handmade Shop collection. They are sharing how everything in the collection falls under $30 and each purchase supports dignified income opportunities for underserved artisan women around the world.
FEATURED: August 20, 2020
Lauren Conrad’s The Little Market Is Selling Female-Made Artisan Goods on Amazon Handmade
Editors at House Beautiful suggest heading to our newly launched shop on Amazon Handmade to shop artisan-made goods that are selling out fast! Our shop on Amazon Handmade highlights the stories of the artisan women from all across the world that handcraft these products.
FEATURED: August 18, 2020
Lauren Conrad Launched an Amazon Storefront with Home Goods That Start at $14
Since most travel is paused for the moment, People suggests filling your home with pieces from around the world, like our blush pink woven star bowl from Rwanda that can now be purchased through our Amazon Handmade shop. Each product is Prime-eligible, so you can get your items quickly, enjoy complimentary shipping, and support artisan women around the world.
FEATURED: August 18, 2020
Lauren Conrad's New Amazon Handmade Shop Gives Back to Female Artisans Around the World
Good Housekeeping got the latest scoop on The Little Market’s new Amazon Handmade shop from our co-founder Lauren Conrad. With our products on another platform, more people can learn and support the stories of the artisan women who handcraft these pieces in Bangladesh, Cambodia, the Philippines, Rwanda, the United States, and India.
FEATURED: August 17, 2020
Lauren Conrad Launches A Female-Artisan Shop On Amazon
Lauren Conrad chats with Refinery29 about The Little Market’s latest launch, a shop on Amazon Handmade featuring decorative bowls, coconut-soy candles, and handcrafted jewelry. She shares that through this collaboration, The Little Market’s products can reach a larger audience to support more artisans around the world and create a greater impact globally.
FEATURED: August 17, 2020
Lauren Conrad’s The Little Market Just Launched a Limited Collection on Amazon Handmade
Hunker shares a few of their favorite products from The Little Market that are ethically sourced so that you can update your interior with meaningful pieces. They are especially excited that you can now shop their recommended products and more directly through Amazon Handmade.
FEATURED: August 10, 2020
Home
JoAnna Garcia Swisher’s destination for interior design inspiration, The Happy Place, features our I am a voter. candle, ceramic trays, and jars to help you refresh your home this summer and transform it into a space you love.
FEATURED: August 9, 2020
Under $100: Little Pleasures for Big Gratification
At a time when we are looking to simple comforts, Goop includes our Homeboy Bakery pastry delivery (available in select cities throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County) in their list of little pleasures that are delivered straight to your doorstep. Treat yourself or a friend to baked goods that do good!
FEATURED: August 7, 2020
Things We Love: Work From Home And Homeschool Essentials
As the school year approaches,The Laundress shares tools to stay organized and avoid stress while balancing work-from-home life and homeschooling. One thing they suggest to be a little less stressed is a desk-side hydration reminder like our glass pitchers (that double as décor!), so you don’t forget to replenish.
FEATURED: July 31, 2020
The 32 Best Gifts That Give Back to Charities in Need
“congratulations” a lot more meaningful. They want you to give a gift that gives back to charities around the world, like The Little Market’s candles that are hand-poured by women who are building a brighter future for themselves and their families in the United States after resettling from refugee camps.
FEATURED: July 22, 2020
Lauren Conrad: Inside My Self-Care Routine
In E! Online’s newest exclusive, designer, author, and co-founder of The Little Market Lauren Conrad shares her self-care routine, featuring our soaking salts that she uses to unwind at the end of the day. Each soaking salt empowers young mothers in under-resourced communities of Chicago.
FEATURED: July 14, 2020
Set The Table With These 11 Sustainable Ceramic Plates
This Gorgeous Nonprofit Shop Supports Marginalized Women Artisans Around The Globe Besides sharing a few of their favorite products including best-selling wood heart trays and conscious shopper tote, In The Know recommends making The Little Market your one-stop shop for all things home decór. Our mission is to empower underserved women around the world through fair wages and access to a safe, supportive workplace.
FEATURED: July 9, 2020
Set The Table With These 11 Sustainable Ceramic Plates
To master the tablescape, The Good Trade suggests using our sustainable ceramic plates inspired by Marrakech prints and handmade by artisans in Morocco. These plates are durable and last a lifetime, and each purchase supports artisans working toward economic self-sufficiency.
FEATURED: July 9, 2020
Why I'm Only Shopping Brands That Are Making a Difference
POPSUGAR Fashion shares ways to incorporate socially mindful brands into your wardrobe so that you can make a difference with your dollar. They suggest adding our handmade beach tote to your closet because it is perfect for the beach or the market and each purchase supports sustainable income for artisans in Madagascar.
FEATURED: July 5, 2020
Nine Favorite Things
Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest shares her favorite baskets from The Little Market that she totes around the farmers market and fills with flowers and produce. Handwoven and lightweight, our market baskets are as functional as they are fun and last a lifetime.
FEATURED: August/September 2020 Coastal Print Issue
The Goods - Life on the Coast!
Our indigo shibori pillowshave been spotted in Cottages & Bungalows Magazine August/September Coastal Issue because they bring the spirit of summer into any space. Made by weavers preserving traditional techniques with an emphasis on environmentally friendly practices, these pillows are the perfect combination of comfortable and cool!
FEATURED: May 29, 2020
15 Engagement Gifts That Celebrate The Couple's Good News
Although engagement parties are on hold right now, Elle suggests celebrating an engagement by sending the couple one of our personalized candle. Customize a candle with the couple’s initials and over 25 scents to choose from!
FEATURED: May 7, 2020
The Little Market Teams Up With Homeboy Bakery For Mother’s Day
Beverly Press features The Little Market’s new partnership with Homeboy Bakery to deliver freshly baked goods to customers in the Los Angeles area. You can treat yourself to these sweets, send a selection to mom, or donate an assorted box to local healthcare workers.
FEATURED: May 5, 2020
Uplifting Others During Times of Uncertainty
The Little Market’s co-founders, Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla, share ways to empower underserved communities, support front line professionals, and shop consciously from the comfort of your own home. Through a new partnership, shoppers can donate an assorted box of Homeboy Bakery treats to healthcare workers in the Los Angeles area.
FEATURED: May 4, 2020
lemon lavender scones, fruit cups, and mother's day
Amanda Wilens recommends serving her lemon lavender scones on our white ceramic trays and dinner plates to curate the perfect Mother’s Day brunch spread, whether you are located close to family or are going to celebrate with them virtually!
FEATURED: May 1, 2020
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Celebrity nutritionist Kelly LeVeque shares some items she is gifting to the moms in her life this Mother’s Day, featuring our chai tea candle. She loves the candle’s sweet scent and that each purchase supports women globally.
FEATURED: May 2020
Peruse with a Purpose
In Locale Magazine’s May 2020 issue, The Little Market’s co-founder Hannah Skvarla shares ways you can shop consciously by visiting her favorite small businesses throughout Los Angeles. Along the way, she recommends stopping by her nonprofit fair trade shop, The Little Market, to shop artisan-made goods like our one-of-a-kind hand-stitched kantha quilts.
FEATURED: April 30, 2020
Gift Guide: Mother’s Day
The Palisadian-Post suggests shopping local from home for the special women in your life this Mother’s Day. They love The Little Market’s the best mom candle and ready-to-go gift sets because they are ethically made and give back to the global community. When searching for ways to support small businesses during the pandemic, they recommend ordering freshly baked goods made by Homeboy Bakery and delivered by The Little Market in Los Angeles.
FEATURED: April 28, 2020
My Favorite Gifts for New Moms
Our friend Kelly Mindell recommends swapping single-use gift wrap and packaging your Mother’s Day present in one of our reusable gift totes instead. Not only are they stylish and sustainably made, but each purchase supports artisan women in Bangladesh.
FEATURED: April 24, 2020
Toddler Camp: Rainbow Day (Themed Activities and Crafts)
Our friend Kelly Mindell shares activities and crafts for a stay-at-home rainbow day with your toddler! She suggests adding our colorful baskets to your home for a DIY children’s color hunt and then repurposing them for toy storage.
FEATURED: April 18, 2020
Support Small Beauty Businesses With Pinterest's Special Shop For Earth Day
Pinterest just launched a new editorial shop for Earth Day featuring a board by Lauren Conrad full of her favorite eco-conscious products from The Little Market. PopSugar picked their favorite beauty picks from the collection including our Peppermint Sugar Scrub.
FEATURED: April 16, 2020
Pinterest Launches Shop to Support Small, Sustainable Brands
Women’s Wear Daily recommends exploring the new Pinterest Shop to support small, sustainable businesses including The Little Market.
FEATURED: April 5, 2020
Toddler Easter Basket
In preparation for Easter, eat/sleep/wear features our ready-to-go Hoppy Easter Basket and soft stuffed animals as perfect picks for little ones.
FEATURED: April 2, 2020 + April 2020 Print Issue
Sarah Michelle Gellar: What Makes You Pretty Happy?
Actor and producer Sarah Michelle Gellar shares her beauty and wellness favorites in Shape’s Clean Spring Beauty April 2020 issue. Sarah’s self-care routine includes lighting our coconut keepsake candle made using a coconut-soy wax blend.
FEATURED: March 30, 2020
Behind the Scenes of a Non-Profit
Tune in to the conversation between The Little Market's co-founder Hannah Skvarla and entrepreneur Jenna Kutcher on her podcast, Goal Digger, for a glimpse into the inner workings of a nonprofit. Hannah tells all, from where she found inspiration to start a small business to the challenges faced by a nonprofit.
FEATURED: March 26, 2020
4 Fashion Insiders Share Their Favorite Banana Bread Recipes
Besides sharing four flavorful banana bread recipes, Vogue features our heart spoon as the perfect stirrer for your sweets.
FEATURED: March 17, 2020
How Lauren Conrad’s The Little Market Has Differentiated Itself From Other Philanthropic Endeavors
In a conversation with The Zoe Report, co-founders Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla share how The Little Market is unique as a nonprofit fair trade shop. For example, every piece has a story and a person behind it and all sales revenue and donations that are generated are reinvested back into the artisan groups to reach more individuals around the world. Learn about The Little Market’s beginnings and a few of the groups we work with, like Prosperity Candle, a social enterprise based in the United States that invests in women entrepreneurs to help end poverty.
FEATURED: March 10, 2020
Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla Open Up About Raising Sons: “It’s About Setting a Good Example”
Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla open up about their journey through motherhood. Impressed by their roles as mothers and co-founders of a nonprofit, People Magazine says they are sources of inspiration to many, especially their children.
FEATURED: March 6, 2020
21 Brands Supporting Charities for International Women’s Day 2020
In honor of International Women’s Day 2020, Allure suggests shopping handmade goods from The Little Market to empower artisan women around the world.
FEATURED: March 6, 2020
Who Run the World? Girls! These 16 Female Celebrities Run Their Own Empire
Get inspired with E! Online’s favorite female celebrities who run their own empires, including The Little Market’s co-founder Lauren Conrad.
FEATURED: March 6, 2020
10 International Women’s Day Gifts That Give Back
Sharing ways to get involved and give back on International Women’s Day, Parents Magazine features our Changemaker candle and tote. Each purchase empowers artisan women in Bangladesh, and 50 percent of every purchase will be donated to CTAOP, a charity dedicated to the advancement of HIV prevention, health, education, and community support for African youth.
FEATURED: February 29, 2020
The Little Market - A company by Lauren Conrad & Hannah Skvarla
Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla shared the stage with actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba at the Create & Cultivate Conference to speak about their experience running a mission-based business. Together, they share ways that female entrepreneurs can give back through their work.
FEATURED: February 29, 2020
Jessica Simpson, Eva Mendes, Jessica Alba, Lauren Conrad And Hannah Skvarla Share Their Advice For The Next Generation Of Female Entrepreneurs
Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla shared the stage with actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba at the Create & Cultivate Conference to speak about their experience running a mission-based business. Together, they share ways that female entrepreneurs can give back through their work.
FEATURED: February 28, 2020
Be That Shoulder to Lean on for the Next Woman and More Empowering Moments From Our LA 2020 Conference
At this year's Create & Cultivate conference, Lauren Conrad, Hannah Skvarla, and Jessica Alba came together for a conversation on building businesses with love. From advice on building a strong team to being a confident leader, their insight leaves you inspired to make change.
FEATURED: February 27, 2020
Our favorite reusable grocery bags to buy in 2020
CNET recommends readers swap single-use plastic bags for The Little Market’s Market Finds reusable shopping bags. Each bag is made using environmentally conscious practices and empowers artisan women in Bangladesh.
FEATURED: February 19, 2020
Los regalos más cool para la chica que ya lo tiene todo (The coolest gifts for the girl who already has everything)
People en Español suggests you gift the girl who already has everything our constellation candle based on her birthday month. Each candle is hand-poured using a coconut-soy wax blend and supports opportunities for resettled women refugees in the United States.
FEATURED: January 24, 2020
Bobby’s Bookmarks: Our Favorites That We’ve Been Bookmarking This Week
Bobby Berk is totally smitten with our mission and is especially fond of our hand-sewn graphic pillows.
FEATURED: January 17, 2020
10 Relaxing Valentine's Day Beauty Gifts You Should Start Dropping Hints For Now
The Zoe Report recommends our Soaking Salt Flight gift set for a stress-free Valentine’s Day.
FEATURED: January 16, 2020
The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her She’ll Really Love
If you’re looking to show your love this Valentine’s Day, Entertainment Tonight thinks that our Roses Are Red gift set will make them swoon.
FEATURED: January 7, 2020
The Ultimate Honeymoon Packing Guide: 17 Must-Have Items For The Newlywed
Oregon Bride magazine thinks our On Island Time Reusable Tote is a must-have for your beach honeymoon.
FEATURED: January 7, 2020
Shop These 11 Products to Support Women-Run Nonprofits
Glamour magazine wants you to feel great when you shop and highly recommends to add our Changemaker candle to your cart.
FEATURED: January 6, 2020
Best Reusable Grocery Bags to Buy in 2020
Chowhound thinks our Market Finds Reusable Shopping Tote is a chic way to ditch single-use plastic bags in 2020.