Minimalism first caught my interest when I was in my early twenties—I had graduated college, moved from Chicago to Austin with my then-boyfriend (who dumped me a month after moving in with him), and I was making about $23K a year as a preschool teacher…

For this 2nd episode, we sat down with Abdah Emporium, a skincare company in Grand Rapids, MI. Led by Naseerah Hutcherson, her soaps and scrubs are produced entirely by hand, and the look and smell are amazing. We were intrigued to hear about how she started her business and are impressed by the level of detail and expertise that go into her craft.

For this inaugural episode, we sat down with Brummel & Bivvy, a hand-poured candle company in Austin, TX. Their scents are expertly crafted, and they have quite a few that are perfect for the fall and winter months. We loved hearing about how they created their brand out of a love for the outdoors and a desire to capture the scent and memory of camping. It’s a sweet story of a passion turned into a hobby, turned into a business. Please check out their Water’s Edge candle or their Smoking Den candle in our shop! For more info and products visit them at Brummel & Bivvy.

Buying a gift for clients, colleagues or a boss shouldn’t be something you have to settle for. Most full-time employees spend 45 - 55 hours per week at work, which means the people you’re surrounded by every weekday may as well be your adopted family. Make a commitment to WOW your work family this year.

Buying educational gifts for a 3-year old is a challenge, at best. It’s a balancing act between choosing something useful and unique, that will also be enjoyed by the sweet kiddo. But don’t worry—after much research and deliberation…

You never forget the excitement of first getting engaged. I was nervous as heck before proposing to Abby. I thought about proposing one way, then changed my mind, and proposed a different way 24 hours later. There was a rush of joy and relief after she said yes. 12 hours after I proposed we were looking at wedding venues…

If you know someone who likes to whip up a cocktail every now and again or enjoys hosting people for dinner, this gift box is perfect for them.

When composing this box, we pulled inspiration from the birthday excitement we felt as children. As always, we wanted it to be gender-neutral, include items from craft vendors, and bring an extra bit of joy to a special day. In a way, this box is an all-in-one birthday celebration (especially important in a pandemic, when people may be celebrating alone).