Here are some of my favorite products to share with your loved ones - be that your partner or your friend - these make such thoughtful gifts! First up, the Lovers Beach Candle made by Malibu Apothecary. The founder of Malibu Apothecary is a trained perfumere and is so thoughtful about her ingredients. Her candles are always cruelty-free, nontoxic, gluten-free and vegan. She uses coconut and soy wax, essential oils and cotton wicks. For Lovers Beach, she chose top notes of linen and green leaves, heart notes of sea salt and rose and base notes of moss and peppercorn to...

Ottilia carries shoppers by Heddle & Lamm. They are handmade in farming villages in the Bolgatanga region of northern Ghana. They are woven from durable elephant grass. If the basket gets out of shape, Heddle & Lamm advises submerging it in warm water then reshaping it with your hands and let it dry before use. Heddle & Lamm work directly with the artisans that make their products. They are committed to fair trade practices and ensuring that their weavers and artisans are well compensated.  These ethically sourced home goods from artisan communities around the world not only support local artisans, but 10%...

Together We Raise organizes digital fundraisers that connect organizations, brands and compassionate individuals to create collective impact. The latest auction benefits Todo Por Mi Familia  who is working to locate and connect the thousands of immigrant families separated at the border with the mental health services they need and deserve. You will see wonderful contributions from brands like Ottilia, Morningtide Shop, Pulp and Martha Stoumen! Join me and bid for good on Instagram February 4, 2021!

After taking a wheel throwing class during college in 2011, Christi fell in love with ceramics. She continued to work with clay as a hobby, until 2014 when she began working full time as an entrepreneur. Each Christi Ahee piece is hand made on the wheel for every day use and honors Christi's playful, whimsical aesthetic. She adds gold luster glaze detailing, skulls and speckles to bring joy to these practical objects.  Christi moved from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2020. For updates on ongoing projects, find her on instagram and here!