For many of us, Valentine's Day is synonymous with chocolate, but dietary restrictions of one sort or another seem to be a sign of our times.  That's why I created the collection Valentine Chocolates for Every Diet.  It has organic chocolates, vegan chocolates, gluten-free chocolates, sugar-free chocolates, kosher chocolates, and fair trade chocolates packaged for Valentine's Day gift-giving.  So, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, I've updated the collection for 2012.  Click here for the updated collection.

The popular collection alpaca ponchos and wraps collection has been updated again.  This time to reflect significant price changes (all downward), pieces on sale, and to replace sold out items. But don't dally if you see something you like in the revised collection, because these gorgeous handmade fair trade alpaca ponchos, hats, shawls, and sweaters all have limited supplies and go fast this time of year. Click here to view the updated collection.

Each of these colorful and engaging papier-mache masks was skillfully handmade by fair trade artist Jaime Zapata Espinoza.  Although he is an architect in his native Peru, Zapata dedicates part of his time to making these unique masks that are inspired by his Peruvian roots.  He uses recycled paper and textiles, found objects, and dyes he creates from earth and natural oxides.  Your mask will arrive at your door ready to hang.  It will add an interesting and exotic accent to any dull corner of your home or office.  And a grouping of several masks will make a dramatic visual impact.  Click mask for details.

Shadow Box Mask 'Sican Mask' $34.49 Recycled Paper Mask, 'Wari Culture' $64.95 Shadow Box Mask 'Lambayeque Mask' $34.95 Shadow Box Mask 'Chancay Mask II' $34.95 Shadow Box Mask 'Emerald Moche Mask' $33.99 Shadow Box Mask 'Chancay' $34.95 Recycled Paper Mask 'Nazca' $59.95 Recycled Paper Mask 'Inca' $89.95 Recycled Paper Mask, 'Inca Mother' $59.95 Shadow Box Mask 'Vicus Warrior' $32.95 Recycled Paper Mask 'Vicus Ritual' $57.95 Shadow Box Mask, 'Sun God Inti' $32.95