Blog Updates and inspiration

And now, a guest contributor for today’s Favorite Product of the Day. This is my social media assistant, Carl: And these are his thoughts on his favorite product, IC’s first-ever shoes, available now through our online store: As I grow older (I’m currently 24) I’m constantly reminded that my wardrobe must reflect my growing maturity. […]

Have you ever seen a Christmas tree made out of ceramic dishes? Me neither. Until This Is Colossal introduced me to a design firm called Mooz. These designers have made something they’re called the “Taste Tree“, and I’m hungry just looking at it. This installation in Hasselt, Belgium stands over thirty feet tall, and has at least […]

I’m not going to say much because this video says it all, but I want you all to know that this project is changing things. The Rainforest Alliance has been around for 25 years, has four out of four stars on Charity Navigator, and an incredible story to share. Have you ever bought Lipton tea? What […]

Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Film & Video, Krystala Skordalos attended MOVE:DC to capture it in photos for a final assignment. She was charged with creating a series of photographs unique to her own interests and voice, and as an Invisible Children supporter since 2007, she thought this event would be the perfect opportunity. Her below […]

zeitgeist |ˈtsītˌgīst; ˈzīt-| (noun) the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time Google’s Zeitgeist 2012 is officially out, and it’s everything we hoped it would be and more. They took the mass of Google searches from throughout the year, along with other search […]

To the thousands who moved, In the days following the event on November 17, the questions I’ve been getting most often are, “How did it go?” and “Did it make a difference?” I always answer, “Incredible” and “absolutely.” A core purpose of this event was to create a really strong, lasting impression on world leaders. […]

Well, folks, New Zealand has done it again. Just when we though they had everything (Lord of the Rings, Russel Crowe, gorgeous beaches) they go and do something even better. Introducing – a driving school for dogs. The Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is revolutionizing how we look at abused pups. They’re giving […]

When a shoulder injury shattered Pedro LaTorre’s dream of becoming a professional baseball player six years ago, it left him with an uncertainty he never saw coming. With doctors telling him he’d never play baseball again, he surely didn’t expect how life-changing the injury would truly be. After meeting a young man at a Starbucks who began […]

Earlier this week, the winners of the $23 million Global Impact Awards were announced. The Google-led program hopes to instill technological innovation into the nonprofit world. Jacquelline Fuller, Director of Giving at Google, had this to say on Monday: Today we’re launching the Global Impact Awards to support organizations using technology and innovative approaches to tackle some […]

Our online store is filled with gems. Literally and figuratively. The best part is that we are supporting 377 artisans across East Africa with our new holiday line, which makes you feel even more warm & fuzzy when purchasing gifts for friends and family (or for yourself – who are we kidding?) Here is my […]