Friday Finds: Fighting Social Injustice to Make a Better World

Meet Kate from OnBehalfOf located in Saint Louis, Missouri. She has such a big heart for other people that are hurting and suffering, and helping others to see the world that is beyond themselves.

Since our world system has enabled a small percent of us to live richly, lacking nothing, while the majority of beautiful people lack even the basic necessities in life, she regrets and is sorry that she is part of the priveleged minority and does what she help to change this injustice for other people.

Her heart and the aim of her life is to do what she can in fighting this injustice, and helping those in this society to see that. She says "Now that I have seen, I am responsible. I believe in possibility. I believe in God's providence. He knows my heart because He made it that way. And He's done so much already. I'm a small girl, but I am pretty determined that not everything about me will be small."

Ninety percent of the proceeds from each item in her shop go to provide clean water in developing countries, free modern day slaves, care for orphans, or provide medical help to those with HIV. Kate says, "I do, however believe in using beauty to fight back against the ugliness in our world, and fighting back against forces of injustice with acts of selfless love. Please wear or display my art on behalf of hope, and on behalf of the people who will receive it through the proceeds of this shop."

Programs your purchases from her shop go to support:

• Lahash International
• Blood: Water Mission
• Not For Sale Campaign
• John M. Perkins Foundation
• Shaohannah's Hope
• A Beautiful Idea

I had a chance to ask Kate a few more questions about her and her shop, and here are her answers:

How did you choose your shop name?
I chose the name On Behalf Of because the proceeds that I make work on behalf of those in need around the world.

What does a typical day look like for you?
During the school year, I wake up at five in the morning, go to work at an elementary school from 6-9, then go to college from 9-2, then back to work from 3-6. It always feels like I'm running from start to finish!

What's your favorite season of the year and why?
Definitely summer. I'm originally from LA, so I need to be in the sun as much as possible. In Missouri, this doesn't happen very much...

You can also find Kate on one of her two blogs: artonbehalfof.blogspot.com and ktgresh.blogspot.com.

Tuesday Treasures: Danizabeth and her lovely retro and nostalgic photographs

I am so enjoying the beautiful photographs from Danizabeth. She focuses on all things retro and nostalgic, and turns what she sees in old junkyards into prized photographs for your walls at home!

So if you love old trucks and guitars, this Red Truck Series is for you!

And if you're a sucker for beautiful green fields with a windmill and a barn in the background, you'll love this Mount Ayr print.

Enjoy, and maybe you'll find a really fun Christmas present for someone on your list!

Friday Finds: Engineer Meets Artsy Craftsy

Today's Friday's Finds features the lovely designs of LoveElycia, former engineer and now Etsy shop owner and craft lover.

Check out this adorable incognito moustache headband:

That comes with this Moxie print:

She loves spying on people, and her story is shown here. Please check her shop out, and say cksilver sent you!

Happy Father's Day

Here's a tribute to all of you fathers out there! Happy Father's Day, Dad!

For the dad who is a fisherman, a fun father's day card from SweetandSassyCards:

A fun print that says "Dad", from sweetb:

A perfect way to end the day, from tilesmile:

Friday Finds: Music Lovers Edition

For all you piano music lovers out there, here are some great keyboard-related items that you'll love!

First, the definition of music - what a lovely pendant from PreciousPastimes:

You'll LOVE this gorgeous print from redladyarts:

A lively silk keyboard tie from the very talented julieriis:

And even a dog collar for your favorite canine from InuInspirations:

Please give these shops some love, and say that cksilver sent you!