Political gifts for women who need to laugh, need to recharge, need to keep going | Holiday Gifts 2020
Political gifts from some of our favorite shops over the years, and some new ones I just had to share The truth is, it took me so long to get this post up this year because every day I found something new and amazing I wanted to highlight. At some point I had to just...
7 favorite pieces of political jewelry that support voting rights organizations
If the continued interest over Michelle Obama’s lovely “Vote” necklace from last month’s speech at the Democratic National Convention was any indication, many of us are also eager to promote our voting rights loud and proud, this critically...
Michelle Obama’s VOTE necklace: Found it, want it.
Like everyone I know, I was absolutely captivated and moved by Michelle Obama’s DNC speech last night. (Please, watch if you haven’t already.) It’s what I woke up thinking about this morning and I know I will keep thinking about it. And while it was...
24 gifts that give back beautifully to everyone on your list. Because any day can be #GivingTuesday if you make it.
Each year, we love putting together some of our favorite gifts that give back in substantial and specific ways — not just some undetermined percentage of your purchase going to “charities.” While we definitely share these kinds of gifts that give...
Reader Q+A: What is a thoughtful gift for a friend who’s had a miscarriage?
Recently, we received a question on Facebook that hit me in the gut: Q: What is a really thoughtful gift to give someone who’s suffered a miscarriage? This is so tough. And since October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, it’s a topic I...
My newest jewelry obsession: Amber Poitier
Browsing the Atlantic Antic yesterday, the beloved annual Brooklyn street fair, I stumbled across some amazing leather jewelry and accessories amidst the beer gardens and belly dancers and homemade spanakopitas. I was drawn. in by Amber Poitier’s sculptural 3-D...
13 wonderful self-care gifts for moms. Because we need it. Oh…how we need it. | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019
Right now, more than ever, I just love the idea of a great self-care gifts for a mom or grandma in your life this Mother’s Day. If we haven’t said it enough, moms remain overworked, under-appreciated, overextended and generally in need of care. And if they...
The custom map jewelry that has us thinking Mother’s Day gifts (hint, hint)
It’s never too early to start thinking about Mother’s Day gifts, in my opinion. And when I spotted the custom street map jewelry over at Talia Sari, I knew these were going straight to the top of my wish list. The minimalist style is sleek and understated,...
Love your city? Put a ring on it.
I don’t see a lot of jewelry that grabs me right away, but when I do? Well, here I am to share it with you. Right now, it’s the remarkable cityscape rings by jewelry artist Ola Shekhtman that caught my attention on Uncommon Goods and…wow. I’m...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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