Stores & Stories: Local + Lejos

Welcome to the “Stores & Stories” series where I’m exploring businesses that offer more than one would expect.  From innovative businesses, unique products or an inspiring history, I am always looking for interesting home decor and design sources to share with you. 

I get really excited when I discover a new source that I love and has a great story. Especially when that story involves giving back. I am thrilled to introduce you to Local + Lejos, an online shop with unique, handmade, quality items.

With each purchase, you receive a card that shows how your purchase made an impact. See that basket shown in the image above? It's made from banana leaves! And for each basket sold, the artisan is able to pay for ONE YEAR of health insurance. Pretty amazing. Did I mention it only costs $62?

With each purchase, you receive a card that shows how your purchase made an impact. See that basket shown in the image above? It’s made from banana leaves! And for each basket sold, the artisan is able to pay for ONE YEAR of health insurance. Pretty amazing. Did I mention it only costs $62?

Talking about a new favorite store on the blog! With each purchase from Local & Lejos, you receive a card that shows how your purchase makes a direct impact on the artisan’s life. Pretty amazing. And the prices are pretty amazing too.

design with intention“Your purchase allows our artisan women to provide electricity for their families”.

Not only are these items so stylish, but the prices are unbeatable. You can shop by product type OR by country the items are made. Items available:

  • Blankets
  • Baskets
  • Bowls (I have my eye on this one)
  • Pillows
  • Table Linens (including the cutest tea towels!)

Talking about a new favorite store on the blog! With each purchase from Local & Lejos, you receive a card that shows how your purchase made an impact. See this cute bowl? For each bowl sold, the artisan is able to pay for ONE YEAR of health insurance. Pretty amazing. And the price is pretty amazing too.

Talking about a new favorite store on the blog! With each purchase from Local & Lejos, you receive a card that shows how your purchase made an impact. See this cute bowl? For each bowl sold, the artisan is able to pay for ONE YEAR of health insurance. Pretty amazing. And the price is pretty amazing too.

Talking about a new favorite store on the blog! With each purchase from Local & Lejos, you receive a card that shows how your purchase makes a direct impact on the artisan’s life. Pretty amazing. And the prices are pretty amazing too.

The founder of Local and Lejos, Sheeva Sairafi, created the shop to connect consumers with quality and unique goods while making a social impact. In case you aren’t fluent in Spanish, “Lejos” means “pertaining to a place that is far away”. And we know what local means. So close by and far away.

Talking about a new favorite store on the blog! With each purchase from Local & Lejos, you receive a card that shows how your purchase makes a direct impact on the artisan’s life. Pretty amazing. And the prices are pretty amazing too. You can even check out the artisans behind the goods on the "Meet the Artisans" page. I will definitely be keeping this precious shop in mind in the future and hope you do to!

You can even check out the artisans behind the goods on the “Meet the Artisans” page. I will definitely be keeping this precious shop in mind in the future and hope you do to!

Samantha Regan

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  1. 4.29.16

    What a great idea, Sam! I love this post! Looking forward to more in this series.

    Alicia O’Connor
    Editor, Lakeshore Magazine, lakeshoremag.com

    • 4.30.16

      Thanks Alicia! I definitely will. Let me know if you think of any stores too!