I love the feeling I get when I discover a beautiful new (or new to me) designer for the first time. A wave of excitement washes over me as I admire the cut, construction and fabric. What could possibly make it better? Knowing that the label is ethically made and their brand mission is to give back. It Is Well LA makes wonderfully well made clothing and donates10% of their proceeds to Generosity, an organization that builds clean drinking wells for communities in need. Well that's pretty awesome in my opinion (sorry had to). I fell in love with their flowy fabrics and the ease of their pieces. They are simple but are made with an acute attention to detail, something that makes for a wonderful wardrobe staple.

For the first time since launching These Native Goods I ran off and disconnected as best I could with my family. We spent our days bumming on the beach, exploring and enjoying delicious fresh fruits and seafood. Some of my favorite memories

A dear friend recently introduced me to Catzorange after hosting a pop up with them at Maiyet in NYC. Maiyet is known for their high end, ethically crafted pieces, but they also carry a beautiful selection of local artisan goods. Catzorange being among them. The line of bags is handmade in Brooklyn by husband and wife team Johnny and Coco Mannix. Their thoughtful craftsmanship, purposeful designs and gorgeous styles are spot on.