Ever since we perched these beautiful birds on our ears, we’ve been given to flights of fancy. Figs & Ginger’s gorgeous “Elliott” earrings are light as air yet surprisingly sturdy and sophisticated. Made of recycled sterling silver and freshened with a black patina, these uncaged birds swing, carefree, from a delicate chain. Each piece is…
When Mary Patrick Kavanaugh’s manuscript was rejected by sixteen prominent New York City publishers, she published it herself and included their positive comments on the book jacket! “Family Plots: Love, Death & Tax Evasion” is a funny, honest and revealing look into Mary’s stranger-than-fiction life. Make sure to also visit her clever and inspiring website,…
After her last trip to Afghanistan in November, author Masha Hamilton (one of our favorite authors – and people) decided it was time to give the women there a place to make their voices heard before it was too late. She created the Afghan Women’s Writing Project, which is filled with astonishing, eye-opening and very…
I’m totally on board with the idea of teaching a man to fish rather than simply giving him one, so we love that the women of West Bengal, India have taken that theory even further, crafting gorgeous bags to help support their families. Creating jobs is a more effective – and empowering – way to…
I am awestruck by the boundless creativity showcased in the pages of “Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft and Design,” and can’t wait to see the documentary. Faythe Levine traveled 19,000 miles and interviewed 24 artists to explore the growing craft movement in our country and the results are, in themselves, pieces of…
