Help & FAQs

Source for Being is comprised of unique product which is either made-to-order, created as a one-of-a-kind, made in small batch, or in some cases will be available in limited stock. Products available in-stock for shipping will be clearly notated within the product page and description.

In the case of ready-to-ship, all orders usually make it to the shipping partner in 1-2 days. Once with the shipping partner your delivery process is based on what was selected at checkout, or at times a pre-set shipping option. Typically, this means an estimated delivery for ground shipping is within 7 business days, as example, however with congestion in the carrier systems it could take longer.

Shipping for orders which are made-to-order are dependent on the varied manufacturer sourcing which we have partnered with. The total time includes the time for production and delivery.

Apparel: Most of our apparel utilizes a pre-stock campaign, so shipping time depends upon where it is in the process. An item will go from pre-stock funding, to production once fully funded, and then made available in-stock.

Jewelry: All jewelry is made by hand in studio. If it is available in-stock and ready for shipping, it will be clearly notated within the product page and description. Otherwise, all jewelry orders are made-to-order. This means as soon as the order is received, work will begin.

Currently, all made-to-order art jewelry is running roughly 4 weeks from order to delivery. This means you may receive your order WITHIN this timeframe. We will communicate via email with you during the creating of your order and will let you know when it is ready to ship.

Giclee fine art prints: you can expect to receive your art print within 5-7 days of placing your order.

Original fine art: we will communicate with you directly in this case and ship within 2 business days, unless a crate is required for large format work. In the case of large format, we kindly ask for additional time to make sure the correct shipping measures are taken to protect your investment.

Other: As we add unique product, we will populate any pertinent shipping details here.

Please be mindful of all the moving pieces as we work diligently to smooth the shipping and delivery process, and understand that the nature of our work is not necessarily a fast fashion fix, but instead unique artisan treasures which are well worth the wait.

Once your order is on its way, you'll receive a shipping notification via email. This email will contain your tracking number. But if you're having trouble tracking your order, don't hesitate to email us at tania@sourceforbeing.com.

Products on Source For Being may have varied warranties and return policies. We want to make sure you are 100% satisfied, and so If you have any concerns regarding the quality of your order, email us at tania@sourceforbeing.com.

All authentic Tania Jarvinen jewelry has a 30 day warranty from the date of purchase. This covers issues caused by what we deem is due to a contruction flaw. Normal wear and tear is not covered. If your purchase is not covered by warranty, It is sometimes possible for us to make a repair for a nominal fee or exchange for another item. Due to the nature of one-of-kind, it is not possible for us to offer an exact replacement, however one its likeness is possible.

Fine Art Giclee Prints & framing warranty:

Details coming soon...

Original Painting warranty:

Once a sale has been satisfied within a 30 day preview period, sales will be final and no warranty is provided.

Apparel and accessories:

Made-to-order returns are approved on a case by case basis and must be unworn, and in the original condition with tags in tact.

All other apparel and accessories are accepted for return and must be unworn, and in the original condition with tags in tact.

All apparel and accessories returns must be approved within a 30 day window from date of purchase and return shipping fees paid are your responsibility.

Quick answer is NO, however that is not always the case.

We will always do our best to accommodate your needs. However, our orders get processed super quickly, and in many cases your order may include an item made-to-order, which simply is not an easy task to stop after it goes to production. As a result, in most cases we are not able to cancel or edit orders due to the nature of custom operations, but don't hesitate to ask. We'll certainly try.

In the case of a made-to-order jewelry order, you can make a request to alter an order if production has not yet been finalized. Your best chance is to reach out regarding your concerns as soon as possible.

Ultimately we want you to love your jewelry and if for any reason you do not, we will honor a return or an exchange. Please inform us of your concerns before 30 days from the date of delivery, so we can coordinate with you to achieve the best path forward.

A refund will be minus any shipping or return fees, and will take place once we have received the jewelry back and have approved its original condition. We recommend that you use shipping insurance on a return, because if we do not receive the jewelry back, we can not issue a refund of any kind.

We honor sustainable practices and love high quality natural materials. Very rarely do we stray from this, and only if an element of a finished product requires it.

Jewelry is created from pure silver, argentium silver, and natural and high quality lab grown gemstones.

We use a beautiful assortment of natural fabrics and fibers for our apparel and accessories such as silk, leather, cotton, linen, and fibers from banana, lotus, aloe vera, orange, bamboo, and hemp, to name a few.

We love our fabric and fiber partner because they value sustainable and long-standing methods of using natural plant based dyes and traditional weave and looming.

Our materials are as rooted in quality and value as the finished piece themselves. We hope you feel the difference from the mass produced garment industry of today, where the great bulk of fabrics worn are polyesters and other synthetic options

We simply believe natural materials are so much better for our body and the environment, and we want to take care of what God gave us.

Yes, we do! While not all fabrics we use are certified organic, many are, and all are of genuine organic fine quality. This ensures we're ecologically and socially mindful at every stage of production, from planning to a finished piece.

Our method of production also supports harmony and life balance for all of our partners and preserves the authenticity of creativity, quality, and value.

I'm sorry! Occasionally, mistakes happen. We handle all product issues on a case by case basis. We appreciate if you could include all relevant details in your email - your name, order number, what you purchased, and what the issue is. Extra points for photos! We really appreciate you notifying us of any defects because it helps us improve. It is our goal to make the very best products for you!

Sorry you missed out but we want to make sure you get the next release! The waitlist is the best way to obtain a sold-out product. Email us at tania@sourceforbeing.com. Once the product becomes available, you will be personally notified.

As is the nature of bespoke and handmade, when we produce a beautiful textile pattern, it can't often be replicated as an exact match from garment to garment for a variety of reasons

This means that a blouse pictured on the website will come to you in a great likeness, however may differ with a variation of placement of pattern.

When it comes to natural plant based dye and block print methods, this is done by hand, and really is impossible to fully replicate. Each piece is essentially a one-of-a-kind.

Machine printed garments can achieve a more similar outcome, it still will not replica perfection. We simply do not operate in a mass production, digital way.

Do not worry, each will then be exclusively unique, of the same exceptionally quality, and something authentic and beholden to you, the admirer. Each piece is special, just as you are, and bespoke in nature.

Our Capsule Collections contain an assortment of thoughtfully curated artisan apparel pieces and accessories that are of coordinating bespoke pattern and design.

Each capsule will have anywhere from 2 to 15 pieces. A capsule may be created at once, or items added over time.

A single item produced is simply a one-of-a-kind.

Each capsule contains anywhere from 2 -15 garments or products, which are coordinated and design driven. Each individual item in a capsule collection is considered its own campaign. Production funding is raised per each item (campaign), not per full capsule.

This means we can keep production rolling at a sustainable pace and no one has to wait for an entire capsule to be funded before moving into production. Trust me, this great especially if your order contains one or a few items in a capsule.

This method of production is also a way that we can honor our artisan partners, so they can work at the pace required to maintain quality while being treated in a dignified manner as valuable co-artisans and designs.

When a new item is released for order, it is first made available in a pre-stock stage.

This means it has the best price as a thank you to those who place an order before it is considered fully funded.

When it is fully funded, the item will be priced at retail, and production will begin.

It's your support of a campaign that will bring exclusive and quality items to life, and for that we are grateful. We love it that you want to help us activate the power of creative beauty.

A pre-stock price is available until the item is fully funded. This typically takes around 2 weeks from the time the samples are made available for order. We don't want you to miss out, so make sure you place your order early if you want the best price!

A pre-stock partner is someone amazing like you, who supports what we do by placing an order for an item that is not yet available, and still in the funding stage.

It is important to note that we offer a great price during this stage as a gift to our pre-stock partners, and retail price begins when a campaign is fully funded.

Once funded, the item is either in production, or we are waiting to receive it in our studio.

Once in studio, it will be listed as "available" for immediate shipping.

As a pre-stock partner, you will get the best price, always. We appreciate your support and patience, as it allows us the ability to offer an exclusive and responsible slow fashion option of which to enhance your wardrobe with great style and fine quality as authentic as you are.

Your support also helps to activate the power of creative beauty, as is our mission and goal, and for that we are grateful.

Wow, that must have been a really popular item and deisgn, it sold out, but don't worry, we decided to create another batch.

This means you have an opportunity to snag it for the best price until it is fully funded again!

Remember, it doesn't remain in the pre-stock price for long.

Archived capsules will not move from stock to pre-stock.

Slow Fashion is a method of production that prioritizes quality and sustainability over fast production and low prices.

It's an alternative to the fast fashion model that has eroded society and the way that we shop with eager expectation for immediate gratification. Even the luxury brands who used to be known for high quality and high cost have fallen far due to the nature of fast fashion. Luxury brands are no longer luxury and the cost certainly not worth it. A big name label is a worldly status symbol not worth attaching yourself to, and that's just not something we're into.

Typically the most destructive fast fashion produces cheap, low-quality clothing in large quantities.

This is not to say that all slow fashion is unattainably a high cost. We aim to produce in a way where we can still deliver to you the quality and value at a modest cost. Slow Fashion well worth the wait.

A few additional benefits to buying Slow Fashion is you are far more likely to be investing in garments which are going to last a lot longer being of a more meticulous production and quality, also knowing the brand is inline with sustainable and ethical practices.

We believe it is better to buy fewer, higher quality items.

We never say never, however not usually, for a few good reasons.

Our goods are handmade either in studio or by our talented artisan partners, and are often one-of-a-kind treasures. We don't mass produce and therefore the nature of our work is limited edition.

We have worked hard to bring fine quality pieces to market at a fair and modest cost, and are cautious to avoid unreasonable markups, wholesale, and make a responsible effort to avoid the fast fashion economy.

In other words, we don't want to feed the 'give-me-now' culture, and find it to be a wasteful practice that breeds discontentment. It also has a negative impact on quality and authenticity.

Supporting a pre-stock campaign is always the best price, so keep in touch so you don't miss out on great opportunities.

We are currently working on creating a program that suits our unique business model as well as will honor our would-be affiliate partners.

If you want to reach out and let us know you're interested before it's available, we'd love to hear from you.

As an affiliate, you get to be a valuable part of igniting the power of creative beauty and sharing our message of hope, that wherever peace is lacking, the fruits of the spirit would begin to grow.

Because we are intentionally growing by word of mouth, essentially to authenticate our presence, we value our affiliates as honored partners in our work.

We do! Reach out and let us know what you're thinking. Our creativity has no bounds. As long as our values are a match made in heaven, we'll jump through hoops to make it happen.

Yes, we will be adding this option soon! Gift cards will be available in different increments, so that your gift giving will custom suit your budget.

Because we are currently an on-line studio boutique, every gift card purchase will be in digital form, deliverable by email to the lucky recipeint.