I love a fair trade business. I love a business that makes it their mission to helps others around the world. I was thrilled when Story Company asked if I would test out their ceramic bowls in my own kitchen. Partnering with Cameroon, these bowls are not just bowls…they are a craft for some people, an artistry, a better life.
They are perfect in my kitchen, and I know they’ll be perfect in yours as well. Story Company has graciously offered to give one set of bowls away to a reader of mine. All you need to do is check out their site here and then come back to my blog and let me know what you think. Be sure you click on the designer tab to learn more about the people of Cameroon and how their lives are changing thanks to these bowls.
One entry per person please. Contest ends at midnight on May 17 and the winner announced the morning of May 17.
The bowls worked out fabulously for our dinners this week! I will be using them all the time in my kitchen!
Thank you Story Company!
Contest Closed! Click here to see the winner!
Randi Jo :) says
That's so great. I wish all the things I bought could be either American made OR something like this – that directly helps people in need that are looking for opportunities.
Dawn says
These bowls are the perfect size! And love their mission!
Erica says
Love these bowls and love how the Story Company describes the designers! Thanks for the opportunity! Early(dot)erica(at)gmail(dot)com.
Lori Osborn says
Wow, they make beautiful pieces!
Carla Hutchins says
Wow! What a great story! I can't believe I haven't heard of them before. I love their mission and products both! crw04b(at)acu(dot)edu
Ashley says
I love their items – especially the pillow cases! super cute.
Sandy P says
These bowls reminded me of some my grandmother had in her kitchen.
Amy in PA says
Wow, what a great comapny! Those chevron pillow cases are really cool & affordable! And the blue in those bowls would look great in my kitchen!
Amy in PA
hackmanamy(at)hotmail(dot)com
Eric and Becca says
Love these & the blue sparkly earrings too
kBr says
what a cool company! I love the reactive glaze bowl's designs and the many countries that are represented!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Cool company and great bowls! For some reason I LOVE bowls.
kmcg says
Great company and mission- and I love the blue color!
mamamac says
Great stuff I love supporting companies like this one! The bowls are gorgeous
Crystal in PA says
I was so excited to visit this site! I love fair trade products. I am actually a committee member for an International Gifts sale each fall where we buy products and invite the community to purchase these fair trade items. It's a beautiful thing. I've also been looking for items from the country my husband and I are adopting from and haven't yet found any…until now. Thank you Shay for leading us to this site. God Bless.
Rhonda says
Thank you for sharing! I love your blog and love finding new great products that I would never have found on my own.
Lindsey says
Beautiful! Intricate and classic, and I'm sure EXTREMELY useful in the kitchen!
Aubs says
Such a neat company!! I'd never heard of them ~ I love those bowls you featured and there are a couple of really cute jewelry pieces!! I also loved reading their story and vision for the company!
Awa says
earrings! so lovely!
rox says
GREAT group! There are SO MANY talented folks world-wide. It's a shame that EVERY SINGLE ONE can't be recognized, but this is a GREAT start!
Ashley L. says
I love these bowls and Story Company's mission is awesome!!
Thanks –
Ashley L.
Jackie Joy says
It is amazing in a world full of hate that there are still companies like this. Brought tears to my eyes reading the stories on their site!!
Their products all look amazing as well!
Dawn says
Beautiful bowls! Great mission.
Melanie Butler says
I love their products – knowing the purchase helps others makes it even better!
The Bryan Family says
They have a lot of neat stuff, but I love their reactive glaze bowls! I'm an art teacher and love me some pottery.
Jill says
I love those bowls. There are a lot of nice things on their site. Thank you.
Diana says
Love the background on it and beautiful bowls!!!
Rachel says
These bowls are lovely! I especially love Story Company's jewelry–they have beautiful necklaces. My friend Hannah works for Story Company, and it is such a wonderful business!
floral&fudge
J Brown says
Oh wow! I love the bowls but, I also love the rest of the stuff in their store. What a great company! So great to know about – I look forward to (hopefully) buying something from them soon. I love being able to help a company like that while getting something that is useful and beautiful too!
Hannah Kelly says
Thank you for sharing this! I am in love with these blue bowls and the mission of The Store Company!
MiaNuttle says
Their site is amazing, the jewelry is beautiful 🙂 Love those bowls!
The Stein Five says
Love! Beautiful products and beautiful mission!
Fanannie says
I love products like these… gorgeous pieces and supporting women! The bowls, jewelry, everything…it's all just stunning!
Becky Wilson says
Their mission is great! It seems like a great place to shop for gifts for the hard-to-buy-for people in my life.
Sarah says
The bowls are great, but can we talk about the jewelry??? Pretty things to wear AND use in the kitchen – while supporting women around the world? COUNT ME IN!
NurseSara says
It's so encouraging to see the fair trade movement getting more popular. What's more affordable to us isn't always the best purchase. Being able to help another family that I don't even know is worth more to me than the pennies I could be saving. Thanks for featuring this company! 🙂
Sheryl says
Thanks for posting about this company. What a great thing they are doing! Will definitely be doing some shopping.
Elyse says
The bowls remind me of something antique like! I <3 them!
Stephanie Hubers says
What an awesome company! I'm so glad you shared this!!! Love the bowls!
Laura says
I love it!
Would love to have these for my kitchen!
Emily says
These are beautiful and support such a wonderful cause. My Grandma is always buying and donating to Fair Trade companies like these. I think these bowls would be a fabulous post-mother's day gift!
Sarah says
Love their bowls… and their jewelry!
Mandy says
Love Story Company! I love their jewelry and home items. Great company with a wonderful mission.
turtleinseattle says
Story Company is amazing! I have ordered a necklace from them in the past but am excited that they now have pottery! These bowls are stunning!
turtleinseattle says
Story Company is amazing! I have ordered a necklace from them in the past but am excited that they now have pottery! These bowls are stunning!
Mary says
This is the first I have heard of this company. What beautiful bowls and a beautiful story!
Monica says
These bowls are gorgeous and it's a plus that they are supporting those less fortunate than ourselves! Thank you for sharing their incredible story!
Kim says
Great company and love those bowls! 🙂 Fingers crossed that I'm the chosen winner!!
Mary says
Love these bowls!
Mary says
Love these bowls!
Unknown says
A bridge that provides hope…..what a beautiful motto. I love the site and their products. I shall become a customer!
jen says
How neat! I love them! Thanks!
ko says
such beautiful crafts made by beautiful people. these stories of empowerment are so encouraging.
lannandem says
what an awesome idea the story company has. so glad someone thought of it! so neat to see the talents of artisans from around the world. thanks for sharing!
Tessa says
I love fair trade companies! I used to use a computer bag I got from a fair trade expo. I wish it was easier to find items. Thanks for sharing this great website. Those bowls are gorgeous! I also checked out their jewelry and purses. I'd love to win!
talesfromoutsidetheclassroom at gmail.com
Lisa says
I have some of their jewelry and just adore it all! Haven't tried any of the pottery yet, but I'm sure it's every bit as awesome.
Mandy Dunn says
Love these bowls! Also, love the blue color — somehow blue just seems to be the perfect color for kitchen items.
The Inspired Nester says
Very cool site and products…love the bowls and glazed pottery
Rebecca Thomas says
I love this! I love the reactive glaze bowls! it is also really cool that they have people all over the world benefiting from their products!
Jen Weber says
Fair Trade companies are awesome. They have such a great story.
These bowls are so lovely and would be a great replacement to my hand-me-down 1980s plastic bowls :).
kteacher22 says
What a great company! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Darcy says
What a variety of things! I especially like the reactive glaze planter and bowls.
Lindsey Andrews says
Absolutely LOVE Story Company. Own some of their jewelry line and get compliments all the time!
Chrissy H. says
Those bowls are so pretty!! What a neat company,
Erin H. says
Absolutely love Story Company! I have some of their jewelry but I have been eyeing these bowls for quite some time.
Martha Smith says
Love these beautiful bowls! Love the site and my ladder necklace!
Anonymous says
Love this web site. I love the Jewelry and the pottery items. I have bookmarked this site to use when Christmas Shopping. Gifts that are unique and that I can give with pride. These bowls and the other set on the site would make nice wedding shower gift.
dmformanatcomcastdotnet
Anonymous says
Love the jewelry on this site. I have the site bookmarked to use when shopping for Christmas and other important gifts. Love the bowls and the other set of bowls on the site and think that they'd make a lovely wedding shower gift.
dmformanatcomcastdotnet
Jenny says
I love these bowls and this mission!!
Jenny says
I love these bowls and this mission!!
Melissa says
These are gorgeous bowls with so Many potential uses! I love that they're handcrafted 🙂
Maggie&Kyle says
I love the size of the bowls! I feel like I use my mixing bowls once a day so I would a set of ceramic mixing bowls too! THANKS!!
thezicks.blogspot.com
bcmclaughlin says
Love the jewelry and bowls. Very cute stuff and great mission!
Bonnie M.
Rep says
I haven't heard about the company prior to this. I love it! And I'm thinking it's a perfect excuse for baking… supporting some awesome efforts all at the same time. I love it!
melissa says
What a wonderful company! And I love the blue bowls!
Melissa H. says
This is great, I have recently been trying to purchase more from fair trade companies. I love the bowls!
Anonymous says
What a great site! Very unique and beautiful pieces..I will be visiting the Story Company again soon for some gifts : )
Angie J.
angiejerde13@gmail.com
Jaren says
What a nice cause to be a part of! Very handy bowls too!
Nicole Lee says
Love there stuff! Everything looks like it will last too which is a plus! Pick me! These would be awesome for my dorm because I'm going to be cooking all my meals next year and don't have a single thing yet!
Anonymous says
Love it! I love companies who work to help others and have a mission too! Thanks for sharing their site, I loved the AZIZI bowls!
happjustbecause says
I LOVE Story Company…. I have a purse from them that I carry every day! These bowls are fabulous as well. I also like that every time I get a compliment on something from them it gives me the opportunity to tell someone how they can be a story changer as well!!
The Guthman Family says
Very unique, Would love a set of bowls!, Thank you for the chance-Melinda
Abby says
What a great company! I see many gifts coming from here in the future!
The Batia's says
Awesome bowls! I <3 anything hand crafted and free trade is such a great mission!
kara says
I'm a huge fan of fair trade items! Thanks for the link to a website I hadn't found yet! 🙂
Chelsea says
Wow, those are beautiful. I love the company and am so happy to learn about it from you! These would be great wedding gifts.
Kyle S. says
I love reading your blog and learning about new companies! I definitely appreciate their mission to help others, not to mention their products are so cute! I am shopping now and I love!!!
Jennifer in PA says
Beautiful blue bowls that would add such color to any kitchen or table. How wonderful that the jobs allow these men to stay home and be with their families!
richfaith says
Beautiful bowls! More beautiful is the mission of Story Company. I'm thankful for the awareness of what this mission is doing to reach a hurting world. Inspiring…
Aimee says
I love these mixing bowls!! I'm getting married new week and these would be perfect in my new home for me to bake for my new hubby with!
Aimee
Laura Kruger says
I love the pottery collection! I just bought another pottery piece from a local artist. These pieces are beautiful!!
Aimee says
I love these mixing bowls!! I'm getting married next week and they would be perfect in my new home for me to bake for my new hubby with!! 🙂
Aimee
Sarah says
Great bowls and colors!
sarajean13 says
Wow!! Such a neat company with a touching mission. Very nice work they do as well!!! Thanks for leading us here —I would love the bowls 🙂
Anonymous says
Wow! Love the mission of this company & fabulous products that they create…so impressed!!! I would love the bowls, I would gift them to a good friend who is getting married soon 🙂 Sara. Sarjstorm@gmail.com
Laura says
I love the blue mixing bowls and the story behind this company. Sotelofamily@hotmail.com
Shawna says
What an incredible company! Love the bowls and love the story that comes with them! Would LOVE to add these to my kitchen!
Nicki Bascom Donnelson says
I love these bowls, and I am so glad I took the time to check out more about their company. Very cool when you can help someone rather than just funding a big corporate retail chain.
Kshippit says
What a beautiful story the company has (and a perfect name!) I saw many 'perfect' gifts in my browse through their page that I'll be sure to keep in mind!
Marie Matter says
Absolutely gorgeous (the colors are beautiful!), and the fact that it's a great mission makes me even more in love! I NEED that elephant teacup and saucer in my life ASAP.
Megan says
I think the Story scarves are so pretty. I also really liked the Halo earrings. What a great place to shop for a cause, thanks for sharing!
Jenn says
They're gorgeous and so unique. I love the jewelry they offer too. I'm a new reader and so glad to be here. Thanks for sharing Shay!
Rachel Reynolds says
What an amazing company! It is so good for me to be reminded to look outside of my perfect little world and find ways to make a difference in the lives of others. These bowls are even more beautiful because of the people who make them.
Trish McAllister says
I love all of the ceramics. Just beautiful!!!
Elizabeth Bricknell says
I LOVE Story Company! I purchased several of their items for Christmas gifts this year and it was a hit. I love that they are providing sustainable income to artisans, and that they are creating something so practical and beautiful. Thanks for featuring them, and I would love to use these in my kitchen!
sam says
What a great company!! The world would be a better place if all business were like this.
JenniferW says
I love fair trade companies, too!
kyle sbaratta says
I love reading your blog and learning about new companies! I definitely appreciate their mission to help others, not to mention their products are so cute! I am shopping now and I love!!!
Susan Pentz says
Fabulous! Even if I don't win the bowls–which are beautiful and match my inexpensive clear wal mart dinner dishes!–yes, wal mart–I will still purchase the "seedsof hope" necklace!!!! What a beautiful work of art……
Trish White says
Awesome business and great product!
Daysha says
Great quality for a great cause
Nicole says
Love them!! I think I'll buy a set for a gift. Would love a set for myself as we'll so I can use them to make a few of your delicious recipes! Wonderful mission!
Kate says
What a great concept! Thank you for using your platform to share things like the Story Company with us!
Jenna {Real Simple Girl} says
I love those bowls!! What a neat concept, and it's great what this company is doing!
keshakeke says
What a great company! It is so touching hearing all of the people this company is helping! I love the set of bowls. they would be perfect in my kitchen!
keshakeke(at)gmail(dot)com
marybethjdavis says
I have two pieces of amazing jewelry from story company already and love them! I am so excited now to see some home goods!
neh says
Great bowls and a great cause! Such a meaningful story.
Kylie McGraw says
It's awesome that they contacted you and you were able to share their mission with us! I love how many people and places are recognized through this company. I'd love a set of those bowls in my kitchen!
Debbie @ Deliciously Inspired says
The bowls are beautiful and so nice that they help others be able to use their gifts and provide for themselves.
Katherine Madsen says
I love these bowls! I especially love that they are from all over the world, it is really touching to me to see common threads connecting so many different types of people.
Kandace says
What an awesome company!!! I love products with a purpose 🙂 So amazing that they are providing people with such a great opportunity!
Jody says
I'm such a sucker for pottery! Love your mixing bowls and the reactive glaze bowls!!
my3 kids says
Hi Shay, What a wonderful site. Such a wonderful story. Would love to win the bowls:)
Janice
Stephanie Shin says
I love the bowls and the cause behind them! Thank you for sharing Shay, you are a supermom! 🙂
Natalie says
What a wonderful company! I'm surprised I haven't heard of it before now. I love how we can tell their stories when we purchase the products. Great mission, beautiful products, precious people.
Natalie G
Elizabeth says
Love the bowls, but the jewelry is awesome!
Paula says
So awesome! And important! Helping others that have a wonderful talent to provide for their families.
Rogers Family says
Oh how I adore these bowls! They make me want to create beautiful things to put in them! But more than that I adore this company and their convictions to provide a better way of live for people.
Rogers Family says
Oh how I adore these bowls! They make me want to create beautiful foods to put in them! But more than that, I adore this company and their convictions to provide a better way of live for people.
Karlee Webster says
Love their company and these bowls!
Lisa says
Love these bowls!
Carlin Smith says
Beautiful bowls! I love cooking and these bowls would be perfect in my kitchen plus they benefit an excellent cause!
Nothing Can Stop Me Now.. says
How awesome! What an opportunity! I would love to have these in my kitchen! I am in the process of switching my kitchen around to organic and fair trade and this would help in my kitchen! 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity!
Liz says
Beging a former Peace Corps volunteer in Africa this hits close to my heart. LOVE IT!
Kristin and Adriana says
Such a great story!! Love the look of the bowls, we'll need to get some, 🙂
allison says
Love them. There mind me of Ecuador- grew up there as a daughter of missionaries.
JennyB says
Those bowls are beautiful!!! I would love to win some. I would make pancakes or cookies in them. Yum!!!
Thanks!
JennyB
One Berry Blog
Janet says
Thanks for sharing!
Stacey says
What a neat website & company! The bowls are really neat.
Tiffanie says
This is amazing! Thanks Shay!
Jess Huckins says
I love companies that embrace the talents and creativity of impoverished people who don't have the opportunities to do so on their own. Thanks for sharing, Shay!
Mama L says
The bowls are beautiful and have a wonderful story!
Bella says
First, thank YOU for being a "story changer". Sharing the message of this company is an important task. We may not be able to change the world, but we can change the life of one person at a time living in our world. I believe the meals made in the beautiful bowls will pick up a little of the blessings from the potters hand. What a treasure to have in my kitchen!
Kirsten Marinko says
Mix and Match Mama-you never fail to inspire and inform! Thank you for your latest post. We LOVE fair trade products and we love Story Company's mission. LOVE!
Carol says
Love the bowls and thanks for the link to a new site to me.
Gen says
Love these. Such a great mission.
Michelle Morphis says
Love them!! I want some!
Kayleigh C. says
Its amazing that a purchase can help change someone's life and I love that Story Company & your blog are doing just that. Their mission is inspiring & it is so great to see the world catching on to the world of fair trade!
Anonymous says
Thanks for introducing me to this company. I love their mission — and how beautiful everything is.
Erin
erinb1 at aol dot com
Anonymous says
To read the stories of the wonderful talented people that make the articles embraced by this company is amazing. Thank you for bringing these people to my attention, and the bowls are awesome.
Ann Walker says
I'm a sucker for handmade pottery! And…what a great cause. Beautiful workmanship, also!
Jennifer Reed says
This is a beautiful concept "changing the world… one story at a time." The pieces would make me proud to own and they are gorgeous. Thank you for introducing me to this company.
reejen at comcast dot net
Lindsey Neill says
Love the Story Company! These bowls would be a great addition to the black chevron pillows I already bought from them : )
Karen E says
Gorgeous bowls and amazing story!!
Amanda says
I had the privilege of being in India with the founder of Story Company. I love them & Story Company's products. These bowls are gorgeous!
Jill says
I'm in love, especially with the story of the company! My daughter recently broke one of my favorite mixing bowls, so these would be a much appreciated and well-loved replacement!
Ryann says
I absolutely LOVE what this company does! To find beautifully made pieces in poverty stricken areas and actually giving credit where it is due!! Amazing!! They are giving these people an opportunity that they never could have had on their own. Way to go, Story Company!!
Juliannajones says
wow…love this and love the story!
Kaitlin says
I LOVE this! I'm a senior religion major at Baylor and I'm called to Africa someday–love fair trade and getting to support my future homeland! Thanks so much for sharing!
Amber says
I love Story Company! The way that they share the lives of the human souls that make their products is beautiful! I love everything they sell!
Claire says
I embrace their mission and do enjoy the craftsmanship of the bowls.
Kacey says
I absolutely love their "story" and how they are trying to recognize artists from around the world who are stuck living in poverty. My sister went to Tanzania, on a service trip, a little over a year ago and brought home some amazing hand painted bowls and other wonderful hand made crafts. It was so sad to hear, from a personal experience, how talented these people are and how they are stuck living in the harsh world they're in. I can truly appreciate the Store Company's mission and hope they become very successful. Can't wait to pick something out to go with my collection of baking tools!
Thanks for introducing me to the Store Company!
~Kacey
Kris L. says
What an important mission and wonderful products! Thanks for the great giveaway! kristenrider(at)hotmail(dot)com
Maria says
What an amazing company! Those bowls look very sturdy and well made. They have many great products on their website!
Jill says
Thanks for drawing attention to this amazing company! What an awesome story, and such beautiful craftsmanship!
Tish says
Awesome that you can share a company that I likely would not have known about before. Beautiful story, beautiful bowls.
Aggies says
Amazing company! I love companies like this and pray that lives are changed due to their influence.
Tina Francis says
Oh my lanta! I love when strategy meets heart.
What a fabulous company!
#inspired
Anonymous says
I love Story Company and actually already purchased few items from them. Great cause and awesome items!
Kelsea says
I adore Story Company, and own two of their jewelery pieces already 🙂 I cannot wait to try their pottery, and LOVE what this business is doing to better the lives of others!
Anonymous says
I love pieces that tell a story! It does my heart good and reminds me as I use them to think and pray for those behind the story!
Amber Brandolini
Rachel Brown says
What a heart warming story behind the Story Company. I love that they are helping the impoverished by connecting them to the world where they can reap the benefits of their labor. Thank you for standing behind such worthy causes. Beautiful products!!
t.renfrew says
I actually put in an order last week for some jewellery from STORY co! Love their company, and love the bowls!!