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Friends, A dear nun and frequent customer of the Mustard Seed came into the store this month with generosity on her heart. She serves at nearby Barat College and she handed our store owner, Judy Kohl, an envelope with $200 in it. The story she shared with us was that...
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Host a brunch or begin the day with these delicious, indulgent pancakes! Our recipe comes from one of our Fair Trade suppliers – Divine Chocolate. The company is unique because their farmer’s cooperative in Ghana has an ownership stake in the company. The...
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At the Mustard Seed, our Mission is to sell high quality, fair trade products, that help sustain artisans throughout the world. For the month of March, we are highlighting 5 fabulous items for a fashionable and socially conscious spring break. First, start with a...
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If you spend some time with Judy Kohl at the store (she’s the owner of Mustard Seed), you will eventually find out that one of her favorite products is the Marula Oil – an anti-aging oil made in Africa. She loves how it hydrates her skin- and with this wild winter...
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October was Fair Trade month at the Mustard Seed and what a success it was! Thank you for coming in and supporting us.  It was wonderful to see everyone in the store, enjoying samples of Fair Trade chocolate and jams and learning about where our products come from and...
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Take a sneak peek at our new jewelry straight from Kenya! Our owner, Judy Kohl, recently visited Kenya and specially got these one of a kind pieces. The Mustard Seed has categorized the jewelry based on color, so here are the “neutrals”. Tell us what you...
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Mustard Seed proudly offers a wide range of original products. We hope to help you create some outfits featuring many of our products. Whenever we walk around our store, there is no doubt that an item will spark a fashion inspiration- whether it is a little purse...
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We love the pop of blue that the Peruvian ring adds. The Cambodian basket bag is light and goes with any outfit. Rock the wedges OR the flats depending on what your feet can handle :). Tell us what you think of the outfit!
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I can’t believe July is coming to an end and August is fast approaching! Summer seems to be flying by, but hopefully you have been able to relax and spend plenty of quality time with family and friends. It seems like this is the time many like to get away and go...
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This July, the Mustard Seed was honored to be able to donate $8000 to various organizations in many different countries. Many of these organizations are featured below. As in the past, the Mustard Seed has consistently giving to a core group of organizations in order...
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Take a sneak peak at these one of a kind pieces! Judy Kohl, the store owner, and her family took a trip to Kenya this past June. While in Kenya, she specially hand-picked these amazing pieces. The Mustard Seed is very excited about these new arrivals and we hope you...
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Our featured product for the week is the colorful Zulugrass necklace from The Leakey Collection. It is based in the Rift Valley of Kenya, East Africa, but the products are sold in stores worldwide. Founded by Philip and Katy Leakey, The Leakey Collection...
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Last Monday I had the pleasure of interviewing Judy Kohl, the new owner of The Mustard Seed. Not surprisingly, Judy was initially hesitant about doing the interview, as she did not want to put the focus on herself. Luckily, I was able to convince her to share the...
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Mustard Seed is honored to be featured in the July 2012 issue! Our “Adobe Diamond” dress, Hat by Madagascar Hat Company and Pocket Disc are our featured products. Also, we just got new colors for the Roll On bracelets. They are made in Nepal! We...