Heart and Sole: 5028 Matches Business with Impact

Heart and Sole: 5028 Matches Business with Impact

We're really excited to feature one of our returning artisans this spring - a shoe company that helps you look, feel, and do good. Fifty-Twenty Eight makes small batch, limited edition shoes, which are designed in Carbondale, CO and made by craftsmen in Spain and Portugal. Their product line includes upcycled shoes, for which they take leathers that would have otherwise gone to waste and repurpose them for new shoe designs. But they don’t stop at sustainability—for every pair of shoes sold, they also donate $5 to support mental health programs (a cause close to the founders’ hearts).

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Simplicity is Beautiful: Alison Blair Studio

Simplicity is Beautiful: Alison Blair Studio

If you want to get to know Firefly Handmade, a good place to start is with some of our veteran artisans. Alison Stern of Alison Blair Studio embodies the hard work, creativity, and fun that Firefly tries to capture with each unique market. After all this time, Alison keeps returning to Firefly, showcasing new jewelry styles and capturing new audiences.

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