There is something innately beautiful about mosiacs. Pieces that are in and of themselves quite unappealing, even worthless. But, when you put these broken pieces together, you have something beautiful.

Jane and Steven have been making mosiacs for over 10 years now. Their handmade designs available from Peace by Piece Co. are created using broken china shards from recycled plates and dishes, glass, mirrors, and whatever cool things they can find. So, their designs are eclectic and one of a kind. Have a broken plate from your grandmother’s special tea set? They can use the pieces to create a piece of art for you. Wouldn’t that be such a neat gift?

Though they do not have a personal experience with adoption, Jane and Steven were excited to support of the work of The Sparrow Fund. Go check out their store and their Facebook page. And, thank them for their support of adoption, adoptive families, and the work of The Sparrow Fund!

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Vanessa and Lynnette are friends who share a love for unique, creative, high quality accessories and apparel. These stay-at-home mommies created Red Pajamas 3 years ago to give themselves a creative outlet and to share their designs and bring back your childlike love for items you simply never want to give up. They have created and will continue to add to this line of unique items in the hope that you will find something that will become your very own “red pajamas.”

You have have have to check out their item called “My Daddy’s Shirt dress.” It is the best idea I’ve seen for Father’s Day — send one of your husband’s old shirts to them and they will turn it into a dress for your girlie. Perfect and genius, frankly. If the shirt is XL, they can make a larger size dress for your older girlie if you have one my older girlie’s size. I mean, really, totally genius.

While you are there, check out all the other classic but modern pieces as well. So very clever.

And, they’ve just added to their business a new home line.

Though there aren’t many items there just yet, the few that are are showstoppers.

The financial burden of adopting can be discouraging. We are excited for the opportunities that The Sparrow Fund will give to families who would otherwise not be able to afford them.

Take a few minutes to visit both of their shops and order something before the end of the month so that 10% of the total sale will be donated to The Sparrow Fund. And, tell them The Sparrow Fund sent you!

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Click on these buttons below once a day–
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There are a lot of things I just love, I’m realizing. That’s not a bad thing, right? I love when a 20 year old young woman has her own little business using the skills her grandmother taught her starting when she was 9 years old. I just love that.

Ginger Peachy Kids’ Lauren has 4 sisters – two biological ones and two from China. One of those sisters joined their family in 2009 and the other in spring 2010, the same time Lydia joined our family. Lauren shared with me the excitement she has about making her adorable little animals for children all over the country. 

I just love it when I find out that one of my items is for a child who has just been adopted. My prayer is that it will bring comfort to them as they adjust into a new life with their Forever Family! I am so excited to be a part of this, and I pray that the Sparrow Fund will be a blessing to many families as they take the adoption adventure!

What a neat young woman who is already doing some amazing things…as is one of her sisters.

Jen is Lauren’s older sister and at 22 years old is a recent college graduate, part-time nanny to her two Chinese sisters, and part-time photographer. Her love for photography comes through when you look at the pieces she is selling in her Etsy store Simply Avonlea. Somehow, she is able to to freeze moments, record memories, and capture glimpses of the world God has given us in a way that is artistic and beautiful.

Jen told me —

My passion for orphans and adoption began when my family first jumped into the world of international adoption. Since then, it has been a blessing to see so many families – as well as my own – shaped by the miracle of adoption.

I am so thankful for Lauren and Jen and for the encouragement they are to me as a mother of both biological and an adopted child. Please visit their stores and encourage them in what they are doing. Consider purchasing something from them before the end of the month — 10% of total sales this month will be given to The Sparrow Fund to benefit adoptive families.