Having recently listened to the This American Life Podcast Episode #454 “Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory”, it is clear the even the most respected companies are in the dark about how their own products are made. Apple, among others, is still struggling with shady labor standards in underdeveloped countries and their own bottom line. The podcast features Mike...
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I’m a big fan of New Years. Just like all the sappy movies, I watch the ball drop and say good bye to all my regrets over the past year and look forward to the person I want to become this next year. Deep down I know it’s just another day, not much different from any other. But each year, I let myself get swept up in the excitement of starting things anew,...
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Recently, I had an interview with my alma mater, EGADE – TEC de Monterrey, where I was a graduate student getting my Master’s. It’s nice to be back with my teachers and colleagues after 8 years, but this time a part of the entrepreneur’s community that was inspired by this university. In the interview I explained the founding of Blossom Inspirations, and...
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In order to know the benefits, first we would have to ask ourselves what we understand about sustainability. It’s not simply being ‘green’, it’s much more than that: respecting the environment, understanding, training, incorporating, being an active part of society and looking for development in fair and responsible labor practices. From production, it is key to...
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It’s been awhile since we last blogged so I’ll take this opportunity to recount some of the news and projects we’ve been working on these past few months. As a lot of you already know, we’ve recently entered one of Mexico’s largest department stores having our Christmas ornaments in some 15 stores across the country. It was a large order that taught us a lot...
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Last time, I talked about the Fashionista, someone who distinguishes herself with her own style and adores to be invited and attend fashion shows. Now we will look at the Fringe Seeker. In your shopping trips, do you look for stores, outfits, and accessories that are unique, original, or uncommon? The fringe seeker appreciates artisan work and collects handmade...
Learn MoreIf you haven’t seen Annie Leonard “The Story of Stuff” yet… find yourself 20 minutes and enjoy. The Youtube video is a great condensed version of the book (on my Amazon wishlist) of the same name. Leonard takes a step back from our materials economy to analyze the system of production and consumption taking into account the people, communities, environments and...
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One of our main goals is to be able to incorporate in our day to day operations different sustainable themes, no just in each of our products which we wholesale, but also in whichever detail we see opportunity to be more sustainable. For example, our business cards are made from biodegradable seed paper. We’re really trying to generate in our consumers a feeling...
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Last week we were invited to participate in Common People’s “I Love My Look” Fashion Show in Mexico City. A big thanks to the Common People family who organized it. We featured one of our Fruit Basket Asai Necklaces. Made from hand crocheted wool around naturally dried asai seeds. Very eco-chic! Enjoy some pictures...
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In my last blog, I talked about the intellectual style, awareness of the 3Rs as a whole and the correlation between dressing for success and its positive contribution to professional and academic performance. Now it’s time to examine the Fashionista style in all of us. The Fashionista sets her sights on emerging designs, interested in fashion shows, where she pulls...
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Imagine that tomorrow human beings suddenly vanish from the face of the earth. We leave behind our cities and towns, our factories, subway tunnels, cars, boats and planes. We leave behind our nuclear power plants and refineries. What would happen? How long would it take the world to undo what we have done? What can’t be undone? Author Alan Weisman guides us...
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It’s been 100 years since the North American explorer, Hiram Bingham, discovered for the world the mythical Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. Today it attracts millions of visitors each year that are amazed by the majesty of the place and the engineering work needed to place the city at the top of the mountain. I have been one of the lucky ones to have visited the site 3...
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Continuing with my theme of ‘Examining Your Style’, last time I talked about the Narcissist in all of us. Today we look at the Intellectual Style. Everybody has an intellectual look that they go to from time to time. Some might call it ‘dressing for success’. There are even studies that show us the correlation between the intellectual style and the positive...
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On Monday, America celebrates its Independence Day. It’s about this time of year political pundits call into question just how independent we are, especially when talking about our dependence on foreign oil. The petrol question is one of the few issues that both parties seem to be in agreement. Both Bush and Obama have called for a reduction on foreign oil often...
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Our commitments as a business are not only a part of our products and/or processes, they are also a part of our daily life and routine. Every one of us at Blossom Inspirations looks for opportunities to project the same values as our company. Our commitment toward environmental problems and sustainability are also reflected in our daily activities. As part of the...
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I discovered that there are different ways to live your life and express yourself, especially when you talk about style. I’m dividing this blog into several chapters that examine different fashion styles and personalities that I identify with. The Narcissist knows that dressing is an art. It’s more than just wearing a label; it’s the perfect combination of style,...
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