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Meet The Maker: Pepen from Bali

May 22, 2021

The Republic of Indonesia is comprised of 270,000,000 people, 17,508 islands, 700 languages, 34 provinces, and an incredibly diverse selection of flora and fauna. In all of this, we were incredibly lucky to have met Pepen on our first-ever trip to the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali 22 years ago. A good friend put us in contact with him, and many moons, thousands of garments, and uncountable smiles later, we still see him every year and consider him a good family friend and business associate. His Batik textiles are unrivaled in their artistic beauty, and his aura is comforting, welcoming, and genuine...

Global Giving, Sharing Smiles: GiveIndia Covid Response Fund

May 21, 2021

“The idea of GiveIndia was born very simply to bridge the gap between two sets of people - people who want to give, who want to try and make a difference along with those who are doing phenomenal work but don’t know how to reach out to the people who want to support them.” Mexicali Blues will be matching up to $10,000 of your donations that will be allocated to a variety of GiveIndia supported COVID relief programs throughout the nation. For your three-dollar donation, you will receive a recycled silk sari giftbag that once led another life as a Sari in India, and can now be used to help support the beautiful culture and wonderful people that gave life to it...

ASTROLOGY + ENERGY = Gemini Seasonal Horoscopes

May 20, 2021

Hoist your sails! The winds of Gemini are blowing in!

The fresh zephyr of the Twins, Castor and Pollux, stirs the air as the conversations sparkle! New contacts, new ideas, and social venues move us from sensuous and earthy Taurus to a quickening of connections. Gemini rules the marketplace... Not only is the Sun in Gemini, but Venus and Mercury as well! It’s a mutable cosmic soup party. We move from fixed Taurus to a creative shapeshifting malleability. What is the new vision? Hold it in your mind’s eye! It’s just over the horizon...

ASTROLOGY + ENERGY: Taurus Seasonal Horoscopes

April 20, 2021

The fiery ram season is passing its flaming baton over to the bull, trading a set of trailblazing horns for those of the transformative Taurus. After the smoke settles its time to exchange celebrations for comfort and to trade your sense of adventure for those of smelling the proverbial flowers. This is a season for contemplation and reflection, a season of solo soul searching and mellow moods. As the spring swings into full bloom, find space for yourself and prioritize your needs over those of others...

APRIL 12th ASTROLOGY + ENERGY: April 2021 New Moon In Aries

April 11, 2021

Aries is the keyholder to Spring. The last tendrils of winter are being melted by this powerful fire sign and setting the stage for the cyclical rebirth of spring and all of its bloom and bounty. We can see the flames dancing in your eyes, the passion of new beginnings, the allure of the unturned stone, but don’t get entirely lost in the fire, as this is the perfect time for you to reorient your relationship with your own needs...

ASTROLOGY + ENERGY: FULL MOON IN LIBRA

March 22, 2021

Regardless of what your moon sign is, chances are you’ll feel the impact of Libra’s influence on our lunar beauty. You may find yourself eager to patch up old quarrels and extend the metaphorical olive branch. We caution anyone who feels the need to become a mediator between two opposing parties to do so with care. Stepping into someone else’s mess can sometimes cause more harm than good should you not be equipped with the right tools. Instead, take an introspective look at the areas within your direct control to see if balance can be restored...