Closing Our Retail Store

ONEiTY began as a way for small producers and artisans in challenging parts of the world to have access to our markets. We thought the best way to accomplish this would be through a retail store, selling their products directly to consumers, while providing a way for the customer to help them in return. Now that we have started on this path, we have identified better and more efficient ways to accomplish this without running our own retail store. So we are closing one door in order to open another.

Starting Monday, August 11th, we will start clearing out all of our inventory, including our new Fall items. Everything in the store will be 50 - 75% off our retail prices. We will also be selling some of the items on-line at the same discounts.

Friday August 22nd, will be our last day at 4010 South 2700 East in Holladay, Utah.

Thank you for all your encouragement and support and for believing in ONEiTY and its purpose. We will be excited to let you know about our new direction at a later date.

ONEiTY

Calling all Hosts and Hostesses

School is drawing to a close and kiddos will soon be romping around everywhere. So, we thought we'd follow suit, and do a little roaming of our own. Especially since so many of you don't live so close to us.

ONEiTY is looking to hold hosted sales this June, July and August. We'll bring ONEiTY to you---anywhere in the U.S.A. We'll setup and takedown, we'll provide mailers for invitees, and you'll walk away with 10% of the earnings in ONEiTY credit.

Interested in hosting a ONEiTY sale? Send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "hosted sale" in the subject line. We hope to hear from you soon.

ONEiTY-Away: Help Us Out!

As we all know, bad things sometimes happen to good people. Last week, five armed men entered the workshop of our friends in Madagascar and stole everything in sight---computer, printer, equipment and cash included. As you can probably imagine, bouncing back from theft like this in a place like Madagascar is no small task.

But where there are bad things happening to good people, there are more good people who want to help out .... like ONEiTY customers. In an effort to help our friends get back on their feet and continue making ONEiTY's cute apparel, we'll be hosting a 3-day fundraiser in their honor.

Here's the deal: Every single dollar spent at the ONEiTY store during these three days (May 27, 28, and 29) will be sent directly to Madagascar. And every person to make a donation in the sidebar or make a purchase at the ONEiTY store will have his/her name entered into a drawing for awesome prizes like prints from Sarah Jane Studios and Fall Down Tree; customized alphabet letter blocks from Hiccup; a dozen cupcakes from So Cupcake ... and the big, grandaddy, number one stunner:

A Year of Free Clothes from ONEiTY!

So be sure to stop by next week. We can't wait to see you. Our friends in Madagascar can't wait, either!

And if you live out-of-state but still want to lend a hand, remember to click on the "make a donation" link in the sidebar. A donation of even $5 or $10 can make a huge difference, plus, you could win all those goodies.

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Magnolia's Cupcakes

Oh, Emily S., we think you're a lucky gal. Most people will make coast-to-coast flights for a bite of one of these cute'n'sweet delicacies. But, all you have to do is drop by the ONEiTY store today to pick up your Magnolia Cupcakes, brought all the way from the Big Apple just for you.

To arrange pick-up, send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com.

ONEiTY-Away: Magnolia Bakery

What do you think of when you think of NYC? The shoe display at Saks? The top of the Chrysler Building? Pizza under the Brooklyn Bridge? Cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery??? Yes, puh-lease.


ONEiTY flew off and away to the Big Apple for the week, and we want to bring a little Manhattan back for one of our local customers. For a field trip, we'll also be checking out the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn.

So, you tell us your favorite Etsy seller, and we'll give you some cupcakes straight from Magnolia Bakery in New York City. (They're our favorite.) All you have to do is leave one comment on this post before 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. The catch here is that the cupcakes have to be picked up from our store on Friday, May 16.

Be sure to check back and see if you won on Friday morning!

Above image from here.

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Cheesecake Factory

We hope each and every one of you had lovely Mother's Days, free of duty and care ... at least as far as possible. The winner of our Mother's Day treat, $50 to Cheesecake Factory, is Mom of Party of Five.

"Mom," just send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "winner" in the subject line and we'll get your card in the mail! We hope you have a great time.

ONEiTY-Away: For Mom

We know we said that these ladies serve as our main inspiration, but mothers within our own national borders come in as a close second. Y'all are awesome! We hope you know it.

As such, we thought it high time we celebrate you. That's why we're going to treat one of you to an evening "on the town," on us. We'll be offering up one $50 gift card to the Cheesecake Factory, to be enjoyed with your spouse or significant other, with your daughter, or with your girlfriends. How it's used is up to you.

So how do you get your hands on this card? It's cinchy. Just leave one comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Friday, May 9. We'll choose a winner at random and make an announcement.

Happy Mother's Day! And keep up the good work.

ONEiTY-Away Winner: In Her Hands

Hip, hip, hurray for Ryan and Mindy, lucky commenter number five on our "In Her Hands" giveaway.

Mindy (or Ryan), please send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "winner" in the subject line and we'll get this book on its way to your coffee table, where it, in turn, can inspire all the visitors to your home.

Thank you for your comments.

ONEiTY-Away: In Her Hands

Just in case you haven't heard (from, say, Oprah), a coffee table book called "In Her Hands" highlights women around the world who care for and feed their families on less than $1 each day. That's right, just one dollar.


At ONEiTY, much of our clothing is either crafted or embellished by women just like the superstars featured in this book. Like the Shipibo women in Peru and Ida Ayu Nyoman Sayang in Indonesia. They are our inspiration, and our raison d'etre. As such, we thought we'd handout a coffee table-appropriate version of this book for your home, to help pass along the global vision.


You can see the entire "In Her Hands" virtual exhibit and be inspired here.

If you want to win a copy of "In Her Hands" all you have to do is leave a comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Friday, May 2.

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Hiccup, Inc.

Muchas gracias for letting us know which Hiccup items make your hearts pitter patter the most. The lucky winner of the Hiccup, Inc. giveaway is Melanie C., who favors the the bookends as well as the frames. Yes, yes, we think they're great too.

Melanie, send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "winner" in the subject line and we'll get your gift certificate in the mail.

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Seed, Nurture, Harvest

We already knew ONEiTY customers are the best. But we didn't know that being the best also meant that you were so smart and intuitive. Thank you for the wonderful comments on our Seed, Nurture, Harvest giveaway.

We chose Christina, lucky number one, as our giveaway winner. She said:

"Seed, nurture, harvest turns my thoughts to my kids, since that's the stage I'm in. Right now with my 1 year old and 3 year old, I'm planting seeds of the habits and traits I hope they'll develop- responsibility, kindness, and love to name a few. As I'm raising my kids, I'll continue to nurture these seeds. Hopefully as they become adults I'll enjoy the harvest of good people, my children, surrounding me."

Christina, please send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "winner" in the subject line and we'll get that $50 Visa card on its way to you.

Thanks for reading!

ONEiTY-Away: Be Our Buyer!

Hello stylish ladies and gents. Today, we'll be asking your for more feedback. Perhaps you've heard of locals behind Hiccup, Inc. We're loving their new landing page as much as their cute and clever products for kiddos.

The question isn't whether or not ONEiTY will soon be carrying Hiccup goods. (That's a for-sure.) We're just having a little trouble deciding on which to choose. So we want you to be our buyers for a day or two. Go browse the Hiccup store, then come back and tell us which item(s) you like best.

Leave a comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. The winner will win a $50 gift card to Hiccup's Etsy shop!

p.s. Watch for Hiccup on the Martha Stewart show on Wednesday, April 16! (That's tomorrow.)

Where is ONEiTY?

The ONEiTY team is off again. A hop, skip, and a jump away, and we're enjoying vistas and markets and authentic cuisine (all pictured above).

We brought home a little something special for the first person to guess where we are---based on the above photos. Click to enlarge if needed.

You have until Wednesday at 10 p.m. to leave a comment.

ONEiTY-Away: Seed, Nurture, Harvest

Here at ONEiTY, we believe that good seeds flourish. That's why "seed, nurture and harvest" has become something of a modus operandi for us, as we try to give our clients an opportunity to share their harvest with others around the world. Simply by purchasing ONEiTY clothing.

But we want to know what the terms "seed, nurture and harvest" mean to you. Share your thoughts and give us your interpretation in the comments below. The person who leaves our favorite comment will get a $50 Visa card to buy some buds and blossoms for their garden.

Leave a comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. We'll announce the winner on Monday morning!

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Favorite Gift Certificates

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. We loved reading and hearing about your favorite things. Especially when they involve us. Or at least our products.

The winners of $50 gift certificates have been chosen, and congratulations are in order for Lindsey who likes ONEiTY's all-white Peter Pan Onesie (a good choice, we think), and KJ who likes "anything smocked" as well as our Parisian Jumper (definitely some good picks here, too).

Lindsey and KJ, send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "winner" in the subject line and we'll be sure to get your winnings sent your way. Thanks for shopping with us!

Have a great weekend!

ONEiTY-Away: Playing Favorites

For today's giveaway, we'll be handing out $50 gift certificates to two separate ONEiTY tuner-inners. Good news, right?

But first, let's talk favorites. Choosing a favorite ONEiTY piece on our end is like choosing a favorite child---it can't be done. (Although the above images might give you a feel for which ones we're delighting in at the moment.) Truthfully, we're more interested in you. Your favorites, in particular.

So leave us a comment, telling us your favorite item you have EVER purchased from ONEiTY, or which one you would love to purchase the most. Leave just one comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Thursday night, and you'll be entered to win!

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Photo Sesh With English Photo

Congratulations to "W & G," lucky comment number 14!

Send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "Winner" in the subject line and we'll get your shoot with Allison English arranged.

Thanks for playing!

ONEiTY-Away: Photo Sesh with Allison English

Spring is in the air. We can feel it. And in the coming months, the sun will only show her pretty face even more. With sunshine comes green grass, tulips ... and spring photos. When you spend $50 at ONEiTY during March and April, you'll be offered the opportunity for a free mini photography session with Allison English at the ONEiTY store on April 26.

You'll get a digital file you can show off on your blog. All you have to do is sign up at the store when you make your purchase. And then show up on April 26, all spiffied up. Easy as cake.

But wait. One of you is going to get a free session with Allison, whether you spend $50 or not, as well as a free 8x10 print! Just leave one comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 27 for a chance to have your little ones photographed by Allison English on April 26!

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Paradise Bakery

A big thanks for your input. Hopefully we'll be revealing the location of our second store soon! We chose a winner at random, and it looks like it's Erin who said "Love Paradise Bakery!"

Erin, send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "Winner" in the subject line, and we'll get that $50 gift card sent your way.

And if you didn't yet, remember to vote in our sidebar!

ONEiTY-Away: Paradise Bakery

Who's hungry?

ONEiTY is. And not just for tomato bisque and cookies. Actually, we're hungry to expand to a second location. (Hurrah!) Before we lock in, we wanted to get some feedback from you. We're looking to share walls with Paradise Bakery and we're wondering how often you visit the eatery. Before leaving a comment, please take a quick minute to answer our poll questionnaire in the sidebar.

In honor of expansion, for today's ONEiTY-Away we'll be handing out one $50 gift certificate to Paradise Bakery. All you have to do to win this yummy prize is answer the poll question in the sidebar, and then tell us in your comment WHERE you would like to see the next ONEiTY store .

Leave your comment before 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 for your chance to win! Thanks for your input!

Easter Is In!

Hippity hop over to ONEiTY where you can get any of these sweet-as-pie Easter dresses for your little ladies. Details like scalloped collars, puffed sleeves and smocked bodices make these pieces special and timeless. We love the soft white and light lilac tones. And the blush pink and spring green piping. We know your girls will too. Just look at those bows!


And a big THANKS to all who commented on our last post. We can't wait to hand over 61-plus books to Room to Read! We know kids around the globe are going to love these, too.

ONEiTY-Away: Room to Read (Help Us Out!)

Ladies and gents, start your commenting engines. Today, we're putting a twist on our ONEiTY Away. What we need this time around is your help and all it requires is a comment from each of you. For every comment left on this blog post before Thursday at 10 p.m., ONEiTY will be donating a book to Room to Read.

Room to Read was founded by former Microsoft senior executive John Wood. He decided to shift his career upon visiting Nepal, where he found that the schools were in desperate need of resources, like reading materials. Since 2000, Room to Read has helped schools in Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Laos and South Africa by partnering with local communities to construct schools, establish libraries, provide scholarships and create computer labs.

One commenter will receive a copy of Wood's book, called "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World." But the rest of you will just be helping us to help rural communities across the globe.

Leave a comment, and we'll match it by donating a book!

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Lily Anna For Girls

Congratulations are in order for Sydney who said, "I can envision the photo session now!" You had better send us copies, Sydney. Just send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "Winner" in the subject line, and we'll get your tutu on its way.

Thanks again to Mara of Lily Anna For Girls!

Item(s) of the Week: Boy Crazy

We're excited to have so many new looks for little dudes. So excited, in fact, that they're all getting featured as our Item(s) of the Week. All available now in the ONEiTY store, and online soon!

Checked Shirt

Argyle Vest

Front-Pocket Pants

Short-Sleeve Pocket Shirt

Striped Vest

Front-Pocket Shorts


Photography by English Photo

ONEiTY-Away: Lily Anna For Girls

Photo by Allison Watkins

If there's one thing every little gal would like to keep stuffed in her closet (if not wrapped around her waist), it's a colorful and classic tutu with lots of bounce for twirling, skipping, jumping, etc.

When ONEiTY spotted handmade tutus by local mom Mara Luker, we couldn't wait to get some of them in the store. Her tutu collection, called Lily Anna, is the stuff girly-girl dreams are made of. Not only are her tutus pefectly-puffy, each is made with double-satin ribbon ties to ensure quality and comfort. And we're big fans of the range of color she includes in her designs. And the polka-dots.

In honor of their arrival at the ONEiTY store, Mara has decided to offer up one tutu as this week's ONEiTY-Away. (Lucky for us, lucky for you!) If you want to get one of these cuties (a $42 value) for your little one, just leave one comment on this post 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 6.

Thanks, Lily Anna!

ONEiTY in Small Magazine!

How cute is little Sage in ONEiTY's red dress from the 2007 holiday collection? Sage and our red sateen dress were featured in the spring issue of online magazine Small in its "April Hours" photo spread, which you should definitely check out.

ONEiTY-Away Winners: So Cupcake

We hope you guys have a healthy sweet tooth. The winners of the So Cupcake ONEiTY-Away are:

1. Jennifer who said, "I love cupcakes and these look great."

2. Suzanne who said, "Yay! I love cupcakes."

3. Shannon J., who said, "Yummy!"

See? Who doesn't love a cupcake? Ladies, send an email to info@oneitygoods.com and we'll get your cupcakes on their way.

Thanks for playing!

ONEiTY-Away: So Cupcake

ONEiTY is thrilled to welcome the newest kid on the block. We get especially excited about new neighbors that offer up sweet confections of butter and sugar. Yes puh-lease. That's why we're so excited that So Cupcake decided to set up shop in the Millcreek/Holladay area near us.

The cupcake shop, owned by Natalie Jensen, is sure to become one of our favorite hangouts. Flavors to choose from include a surprisingly un-muffin-like Studmuffin Blueberry and one that combines strawberry cake with strawberry butter cream frosting called Irrationally in Love. Our favorite might be the Hanky Panky Red Velvet. You can get cupcakes in both the "regular" and mini sizes. And you can get them to go.


Natalie is already proving her hospitality. She's getting a few to-gos ready for a few of you. For today's ONEiTY-Away, we'll be handing out a dozen cupcakes from So Cupcake to three different readers. Because you can never have too many cupcakes, we suggest you sign up. Leave just one comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Thursday, February 28. Then come back on Friday to see if you won!

Thanks, So Cupcake! You can visit the shop at www.socupcake.com and 3939 S. Highland Drive. So Cupcake is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Cashmere with Stripes

Marie, you were selected as the lucky winner of our cashmere sweater, blankie and hush-puppy shoes giveaway. Lucky you! We think your little guy would look pretty sweet in these, too.

Send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com with "winner" in the subject line so we can get your winnings to you.

Thanks for reading!

ONEiTY-Away: Cashmere With Stripes

Recognize these little guys? Since someone on the ONEiTY team is expecting a new little guy of their own this week, we thought we'd give this giveaway bundle a round two.

The soft-as-silk cashmere, only available at ONEiTY's flagship store, came from Mongolia where it was processed from beginning to end. It's so snuggly you'll want to borrow it from your little one. And the shoes were made by our friends in South America.

Today we're offering up this ensemble, valued at over $100, to one ONEiTY reader. For your chance to win, leave just one comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Thursday, February 21.

Remember to check back and see if you're the lucky one!

ONEiTY-Away Winner: Moroccan Tote

And the lucky gal is Jamie who said "I love all the bright colors! What a fun way to brighten up your outfit!". We can't wait to see you put this cute carryall to good use.

Jamie, just send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com and we'll get this on its way to you. Thanks for reading!

Where is ONEITY Winner

You got it right on the very first guess, AngBrilWil. This is Lucca, Italy, home to the most amazing flea market we've yet encountered.

Send an e-mail to info@oneitygoods.com and we'll get your bracelet on its way to you. Thanks for playing, everybody!

Item of the Week: Spotty Shirt and Skirt

Add a bouquet of colorful balloons and your girl is set to party. We love the preppy pattern and slightly deconstructed ease of this skirt-and-shirt pairing. We hope you do, too.

Spotty Shirt and Skirt / $14 and $18 / Now in the ONEiTY Store

ONEiTY-Away: Moroccan Tote

Who needs a trip to Morocco when you can have this Moroccan tote slung whimsically over your shoulder? Cute with your favorite v-neck tee and jeans---and better, your sandals once that sun starts a-shinin'---this colorful number will hold it all: your wallet, your phone, your planner, your life. Plus, it will give your wardrobe a dash of eclectic flair. And who doesn't want that?

And, it's good for holding your plane ticket and passport should that trip to Morocco arise.

Wanna win this one? Leave just one comment on this post by 10 p.m. on Thursday, February 14. It'll be a little Valentine treat for one of you. The winner will be picked at random and announced on Friday. Remember to check back to see if you won!

Where is ONEiTY?

We struck the jackpot when we set foot on a street that led us to one of the most incredible flea markets you've ever seen. We wanted to box everything up and bring it home for all of you: chandeliers, paintings, dolls, antique furniture; the works. Unfortunately, we didn't quite have the resources for that.

However, we did manage to bring home a beautiful painted ceramic bracelet for whoever can guess which Renaissance city's walls this street fair took place in. Click the images to get a better look.

We'll announce the winner on Wednesday.