Fair + Simple Journal

I relish in the fresh beginnings of a new year and dreaming of what's to come. This year I've planned...

My family had the wonderful opportunity to visit Guatemala this summer, and it was the first out-of-country experience for our...

Like perhaps many of you, I have sweet memories of going to the malls together with my extended family on...

Creative direction for the Fair + Simple 2022 fall equinox editorial. Words: natural, movement, authentic, feminine, texture, simple, loud in...

On our recent trip to Guatemala, we got to spend some time with the head weaver's son Danilo and work...

This April we traveled to Guatemala to visit the weaving and beading co-ops around Lake Atitlán.  In the highlands around...

Do you want to be responsible with your shopping practices, but unsure of where to begin?   It feels overwhelming, but...

How to Mend A Legging With Visible Mending Mending engages us with our clothing. You will learn so much about...

Simple Holiday Decor Ideas Christmastime decorations are not often associated with a "less is more" minimalist mentality.  candles, greenery, and...

Wishing you happy holidays in the form of a free stocking pattern.  Enjoy! Download Large Stocking Approximately 6 1/2" x...

The 90's Loungewear Set is inspired by the high rise of the nineties, elevating an everyday outfit with a simple...

Casa Flor Ixcaco is a female founded, women-run cooperative located in San Juan La Laguna in Guatemala.  It began over...

A personal note:  My husband and I lived in a Mexican neighborhood and community in Chicago during our college and...

The Home Top Digital Sewing Pattern and Tutorial is the first of The Made by Women Patterns, an initiative to involve...

This past week we toured Crater Lake with dear family friends who were visiting us.  I love taking people here...

Creative direction for the Fair + Simple 2020 spring editorial. Words: natural, movement, authentic, feminine, texture, simple, peaceful, quiet, hands...

with printable pattern & video tutorial In Spanish and English During the Covid-19 pandemic, makers are stepping up to support...

Recently l was asked to speak about fair + little with elementary students K-5 at my local elementary school.  This...

How to mend a hole in your wool sweater. This method leaves behind no bulky knots or loose tails.  The...

In Bangladesh, the women are calling on a 17 cents/hour increase to fill the gap in their wages.  But the race to...

Knotted Pouch Pattern and Tutorial Reusable Cloth Gift Wrapping The knotted pouch, sometimes referred to as an origami pouch, is...

If it's taking space in the kitchen, mothers will tell you it needs to be a power player.  While this wooden board is...

One of the most common questions I get asked about shopping responsibly is how to tell if a brand is a...

There are three things I like to buy new as opposed buying used like the remaining clothing found in my closet:...

Straight talk - Human trafficking in the United States is everywhere. If you think it can't happen in your area...

UPDATE ON MARCH 15, 2018: Our match has been met and we have sponsored 1 serger and 2 industrial sewing...

Stress.  She's a fierce opponent.  I try to find ways to avoid her when I can, but she's like this...

I talk to my kids about the principles behind Fair+Simple.  My oldest can even do a mean elevator pitch for...

This simple shift dress pattern was created in 2017 to raise money and awareness for Dressember.  Women wear dresses for the...

My 30's lurk around the corner like an unfamiliar room.  I continue to carve out the life I want to lead, yet...