Valentine's Day 2017

Valentine's Day is RIGHT around the corner. While girls tend to be on top of their Valentine's or even Galentine's shopping, men tend to buy their gifts a little on the last minute side. So I wanted to put together a quick list of my favorite Little Pieces of Hope items that are PERFECT for your boo. Not to mention, proceeds will go towards our Little Pieces of Hope + Charity Water campaign page! Your gift will not only bring joy to your loved one, but it will provide clean water and a little piece of hope towards those in need.

For Women

The Ophelia Necklace (as seen in photos above) - $68

The Gold Bar Necklace - I seriously wear mine EVERY SINGLE DAY -$68

Perry Necklace - an oldie but always a goodie - $32

Angela Necklace - available in Gold or Silver - $40

Tassel Keychain - I particularly love the phrase "I love you more than tacos" - $20

For Men

LPOH Bottle Opener Bundle - Both Beer and Non-Beer Friendly Phrases-  $20

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Outfit Details

Dress - Spell & The Gypsy Collective

Necklace - Little Pieces of Hope - Ophelia Necklace

Ring - James Michelle Jewelry

Giving Tuesday 2015

Celebrate Giving Tuesday by giving a little piece of hope to those in need. Help give the gift of clean water by donating directly to our Little Pieces of Hope + Charity:Water Campaign page. 100% of your donation will fund water projects for families in need. 

Be the change you wish to see in the world, and give a little piece of hope to those in need this Holiday season.

Donate Here!

LPOH + Charity: Water September Campaign

picture pulled from the Charity: Water Facebook Page 

Happy New Year! Can you believe it's already 2015?! 

The last few weeks of 2014 were wild for Little Pieces of Hope. Thanks to all of our beautiful customers and supporters, we were able to donate an additional $460 to the LPOH + Charity: Water September Campaign. Making the grand total a whopping $1766! 

Because of you and your support, people throughout the Sahel Region of West Africa will be getting clean water for life. How amazing is that?!

Throughout the next 21 months, Charity: Water will send us information, pictures and GPS coordinates of where our upcoming water well will be built. 

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As for our January charity, we will be sending our proceeds to....AUSTIN PETS ALIVE! 

To learn more about this amazing company simply scroll down a little and check out the Giving Tuesday Post.

Progress Update

I just received a Progress Update regarding our 2013 Charity: Water September Campaign Fundrasier. Last year we were able to raise over $1,800 to send to Orissa, India.  More than 43 million people live in Orissa, and only 26% of the households there have access to clean, safe drinking water. 

Thanks to all the beautiful Little Pieces of Hope supporters, we have been able to help change that.

Charity: Water's partner on the ground in Orissa is Gram Vikas. This company works closely with local government and during construction, they team up with members of the community that become very well-known around town.

This here is Lokandh Reddy. His name translates to "leader." After seeing the impact of clean water in a neighboring community Lokandh pushed every household in the Kaliabali community to agree to build toilets and bathing facilities (a requirement for all communities working with Gram Vikas). 

Here is Kailash, he is a project coordinator at Gram Vikas. He works with communities to make sure that projects are being built to last. In the photo above, he is ensuring that the roof to a recently completed water tower is installed correctly.

It's said that the water project we helped with will be completed in the Fall of 2015! Can't wait to hear back, and see the impact of our campaign! 

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi

* all information provided by the Charity: Water Progress Update Email *

Tomorrow is the big day! The Running Wild Collection is finally ready to be seen :) 

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15% of our proceeds are still benefiting Wolf Sanctuary throughout August, and then when September hits we are back to teaming up with Charity: Water! Stay tuned for more details later in the month. 

Holiday Gift Guide

1. Teysha // Teysha boots are the perfect gift for the fashionista of the family. This awesome company is based out of Austin, Texas and their mission is to preserve, embrace and celebrate the cultural and natural treasures of this world. By purchasing a pair of Teysha boots, you are helping empower artisans, and creating an opportunity for them to improve their lives and alleviate poverty throughout their community. 

Find Teysha on Facebook // Instagram and create your own custom boots here!

2. Charity: Water // Soma Water Filter // I am such a fan of Charity: Water and all that they do I couldn't help but share one of their items. This fancy water filter is perfect for a friend who loves to host parties. It's easy-to-hold and has a 100% biodegradable filter. With every purchase proceeds go to help fund BioSand Filters in Cambodia.

3. TOMS // Bellevue Black & White Floral // Did you know TOMS doesn't only make shoes!?  When you buy TOMS Eyewear you are helping restore sight to someone in need, which can include prescription glasses, sight-saving surgery, or even other medical treatments. When sight is restored it will restore independence, economic potential and educational opportunities throughout. How wonderful is that? Learn more about their One for One movement here. 

4. Kahina // Argan Oil // This organic and fair trade oil is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, which is said to improve skin tone, soothe irritation, protect the skin from harmful agents, absorb oil, and instantly give skin a radiant glow. Sounds almost too good to be true, right?! Not to mention each bottle is made with raw sustainable materials, and recycled packaging. Kahina donates to the women who work to provide the raw materials. Perfect gift for your friends or family who love their nightly beauty routines!

5. Little Pieces of Hope // Crosley Necklace // I wanted to make sure to include gifts for every price point on this guide. This Crosley Necklace is from my own jewelry line, where proceeds are going to help build water wells in Orissa, India with the help of Charity: Water. The Crosley Necklace is one of the most popular items in the Etsy shop as has been seen on bloggers such as Amberli Jahn, and even Beauty Glam Now. Great item for a stocking stuffer, or Secret Santa gift.