MINIMAL SHOPPING GUIDE
Repurposed THEN IS NOW Young Huron
Owner Abbie Kingsbury has always believed that fashion, like life, should be about appreciating the beauty of the past. Young Huron’s Old Soul Collection creates truly oneof-a-kind pieces out of antique brass, salvaged crystal chips, and vintage or repurposed embellishments as not only a nod to yesterday but also in an attempt to be a more sustainably conscious brand.
SUPPORT & SWAP
LONG-LASTING LIFECYCLE
VINTAGE RECLAIMED
Mamas for Mamas
Sweet Baby Remedies
Lucy Pearlle Studio & Vintage Market
Mamas for Mamas is changing the landscape of poverty. The KW chapter of the national charity hosts swaps to help support low-income families in the region. Mamas for Mamas swap events are open to all, and you do not need to donate in order to come and take what you need. They envision a future where no mama or child is left behind.
These handmade crocheted market bags from Sweet Baby Remedies are just one example of the many waste-reducing, multifunctional and upcycled items available from local makers in our region and beyond. By purchasing a few high-quality items and using them, reusing them and reimagining their uses is a simple way for you to practice upcycling at home.
Inside an old mill in Wellesley is Lucy Pearlle, a community hub and retail space showcasing local artisans and ecosustainable products. Their mission is to reclaim (second-hand furniture), retell (custom refinishing) and share (provide space for small businesses, artisans and instructors). They believe that no one is too small to make a big difference.
free | instagram.com/mamasformamas.kw
$17 | sweetbaberemedies.com
instagram.com/lucypearlle
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THE HOLISTIC PARENT Winter 2019
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PHOTO: (bottom right) Sade Bezjak
$30+ | younghuron.com