“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ~Nelson Mandela Read more

Have you had your fill of summer sunsets and lemonade so cold the water condenses on the outside of the glass as you sip it? Have you saturated your hair to the snapping-off point with salt spray and tested the ray-blocking capacities of your favorite sunglasses on a long road trip with nothing to do but stare at the horizon? Have you worn your footprints indelibly into the insole of your best-loved pair of sandals? If not, don’t fret. You can’t hold on to the present, and you still have one last weekend to embrace every bit of sweaty, wild, light-filled summertime joy this year. In the spirit of wringing every drop out of the season, we at Malena want to share with you a few more things we’ve been loving or longing for during these lovely warm months.
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This year’s Summer Solstice falls on June 21st, and we at Malena hope you’re able to stay up until midnight, dancing in a flower crown, ripping off your summertime clothes, warmed by a bonfire and driving away any potential evil spirits with your revelry. Even if you can’t hold a full spate of pagan rites on Sunday, though, Malena wishes you a long summer of celebrations. Here are a few ideas for making this summer as gorgeous and memorable as it can be.

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This week, celebrate the heroes in your life, like these highly-skilled copper craftsmen, who are keeping a 400-year-old Indian metalworking tradition alive, and supporting their communities, by melding ancient techniques with modern design.

Today is World Day Against Child Labor, which affects 168 million children worldwide, almost 11% of all children. Read more