Shopping on Black Friday is the last thing in the world I would be doing today. I know some people get a huge thrill from hunting down extreme bargains with the friends they made while standing in line in the freezing cold at 4 am but I am not among those people. It seems a show of consumerism that yields no holiday gift of any originality.
The gift you see above is not available during any early bird special today. They are one of a kind bookmarks that have been handcrafted by formerly homeless women reclaiming their lives through the Women's Craft Cooperative at Rosie's Place where they receive training in craft and business skills through art. These graceful, elongated silver-plated arcs are enhanced with seed beads and a mother of pearl disk. Each piece is unique and will arrive with a card signed by the artist. These lovelies are available through J. Jill throughout the holiday season for $12 each. With one mindful purchase, you can bestow something beautiful upon a book lover for Christmas, and touch the life of someone in need. Win-win scenario.