LOVE pillow fundraiser: taking on uncertaintyKnowing what to do in an emergency is critical. Because, as we have learned, even our best intentions can end up hurting rather than helping the people we love. Our beloved Haiti is once again in an emergency situation. And as we have spent hours talking to the people on the ground there, we are assured, the best thing we are positioned to do for Haiti right now is keep bringing orders to the Artisans. Think about it, when even one parent is working, it creates a sense of stability for...
Lost at SeaA few years ago a friend shared this analogy. Once there was a woman and her children out at sea in a small fragile boat. A storm came up and their tiny vessel was tossed about and in danger of being lost in the waves. Rescuers got word of the woman and others like her that were caught in this storm, struggling to keep themselves and their children alive. State-of-the-art rescue boats were equipped with fuel, food and warm blankets. Experts volunteered to join the operation to try to save t...
Goods with Words that Inspire UsWant to uplift and motivate your loved ones by giving them a gift that will bring some positivity into their life? We've got you covered with this carefully crafted collection of our most inspirational products, including journals, home goods, t-shirts, and accessories. You're sure to find something they'll love with the added bonus of knowing that you're supporting families in Haiti with the purchase of their gifts. 1. Be the Change Purse Let this “change” purse serve...
For lovers of the Giving Angels: introducing the Giving CrossLast week, we prayed for ideas to come to us...ways to keep this little organization going despite all of the challenges we are facing in Haiti in the present moment. While you all know that we have been low on Giving Angels for quite a while due to shipping delays, we realized we had plenty of Crosses...and voila!Today, we are so excited to introduce to you the Giving Cross! We hope that this is a warmly welcomed new product by you and your Giving-Angel-loving customers! This Cross rose out ...
2023 Holiday Gift GuidesLooking for great gifts for all the people you love this season? We've got you covered with these 9 holiday gift guides, carefully crafted for every person in your life. You're sure to find something they'll love - plus, you'll feel good knowing that you're supporting families in Haiti with the purchase of their gifts 💛 Check out our 2023 Holiday Gift Guides: For Mom For Dad For the Girls For the Boys For the Fashionista For the Minimalist For the Chef ...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the FashionistaNovember 3, 2023 We all know those people who are always well-dressed and ahead of the trend. Check out this guide we've put together, with them in mind. It features jewelry and accessories that are bold, beautiful, and versatile - plus they're trendy and unique all at the same time! Here's our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Fashionista. 1. Katia Horn Earring A true work of art, we feel like these belong in a museum. Such a sweet gift for the fashionista! 2. Printed Head...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the MinimalistNovember 3, 2023 When you're shopping for that person who likes to keeping things simple, finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. If that sounds likes you this holiday season, then this guide is here to save the day! We've picked some of our favorite goods that are simple, functional, and beautiful. This is our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Minimalist - check it out! 1. Bone Pendant Necklace A simple yet beautiful piece that can go with anything - handmade in Haiti wi...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the GirlsNovember 3, 2023 Find your gifts for the girls this year at 2nd Story Goods! Whether she's your mom, sister, aunt, friend, significant other, or anyone in between - you're sure to find an incredible gift for her right here! Shop our collection of unique and handcrafted jewelry and accessories with our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Girls! 1. Printed Headband Cute, super stretchy, trendy, and practical. Great gift for the girls who love their hair accessories! 2. Alana ...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For MomNovember 3, 2023 Searching for a holiday gift for Mom? Look no further - we've got you covered with everything from handcrafted jewelry to handbags. These are some of our favorites; they'll be sure to put a smile on her face when she unwraps them this season! Here's our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Mom! 1. Leather Saddlebag Our Leather Saddlebag is perfect for Mom to take anywhere - it has the comfort of a crossbody but is generous enough to carry a few more necessar...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For DadNovember 3, 2023 Looking for Dad's holiday gift? Check out our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Dad - you're sure to find something unique and perfect for him that will show him how much he means to you. Shop our collection of handcrafted leather products and accessories here! 1. Compact Card Wallet A simple wallet perfect for any Dad. One side is easy access to the most used cards. And the other side has multiple slots for more cards or cash. 2. Classic Men...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the BoysNovember 1, 2023 It can be difficult to find the right gifts for the boys in your life, but we've got you covered! Check out our collection of wallets, journals, and accessories in our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Boys. We're sure you'll find the perfect gift for him! 1. Compact Card Wallet The best of our leather cardholder and minimalist wallet were combined to form the Compact Card Wallet, making it easy to access his most-used cards and still store extra cards...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the ArtistNovember 1, 2023 If you have an artist in your life and you're searching for a sweet gift for them, then this gift guide is for you! It features some of our favorite goods that are beautifully made to be unique and give that artsy vibe you're looking for. Check out our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Artist! 1. Kavakia Leather Earring Geometric art for the ears and ultra lightweight - they're bold and beautiful and perfect for anyone who loves artsy jewelry! 2. Shwesh...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the ChefNovember 3, 2023 Here's our gift guide for the ones who are always in the kitchen. These goods are sure to put a smile on their face and bring some magic to their space. These are some our our favorites for the kitchen, and they'll make the perfect gifts this holiday season! 1. Wood and Horn Cutting Board Give them the gift of a breathtaking board that is sure to become one of the most prized possessions in their kitchen! 2. Suzy Salad Servers This classy set can be used t...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the TravelerNovember 3, 2023 We've handpicked some of our favorite goods that are perfect for the travelers and adventure-seekers. This gift guide features our favorite bags and accessories to add style to their on-the-go lives. Check out what we've got - we're sure you'll find the perfect gift for these people in your life! 1. Canteen Bag A best-selling style, this is the great bag for them to take anywhere - plus it's durable and trendy! 2. Luggage Tag Give them an eas...
Haiti Design Co. CollaborationWho is Haiti Design Co.? Haiti Design Co was founded in 2014 with the belief that design and purpose are the driving forces to create jobs and build a sustainable future. Haiti Design Co has three in-house maker teams in Port au Prince specializing in jewelry, sewing, and leather. HDC also has an Artisan Entrepreneur Development program to help makers start their own businesses! One of our favorite things about Haiti Design Co (there are many!) is that they save leather remnants for future ...
Found Poetry with Not I But WeIn May 2023, I had the great privilege of traveling to Cape Town, South Africa! My first trip to the Continent! It is beautiful beyond my expectations! But I want to tell you about the highlight of the trip. Twice I got to sit with the women that make the “Not I But We” products. Here is what I wrote after the first experience: We gathered at the table with 5 women living in the safe house. These women are fighting their way back to life. Fighting the most fierce of battles and I am stun...
Lost at Sea
A few years ago a friend shared this analogy. Once there was a woman and her children out at sea in a small fragile boat. A storm came up and their tiny vessel was tossed about and in danger of being lost in the waves. Rescuers got word of the woman and others like her that were caught in this storm, struggling to keep themselves and their children alive. State-of-the-art rescue boats were equipped with fuel, food and warm blankets. Experts volunteered to join the operation to try to save t...
Goods with Words that Inspire Us
Want to uplift and motivate your loved ones by giving them a gift that will bring some positivity into their life? We've got you covered with this carefully crafted collection of our most inspirational products, including journals, home goods, t-shirts, and accessories. You're sure to find something they'll love with the added bonus of knowing that you're supporting families in Haiti with the purchase of their gifts. 1. Be the Change Purse Let this “change” purse serve...
2023 Holiday Gift Guides
Looking for great gifts for all the people you love this season? We've got you covered with these 9 holiday gift guides, carefully crafted for every person in your life. You're sure to find something they'll love - plus, you'll feel good knowing that you're supporting families in Haiti with the purchase of their gifts 💛 Check out our 2023 Holiday Gift Guides: For Mom For Dad For the Girls For the Boys For the Fashionista For the Minimalist For the Chef ...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Fashionista
November 3, 2023 We all know those people who are always well-dressed and ahead of the trend. Check out this guide we've put together, with them in mind. It features jewelry and accessories that are bold, beautiful, and versatile - plus they're trendy and unique all at the same time! Here's our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Fashionista. 1. Katia Horn Earring A true work of art, we feel like these belong in a museum. Such a sweet gift for the fashionista! 2. Printed Head...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Minimalist
November 3, 2023 When you're shopping for that person who likes to keeping things simple, finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. If that sounds likes you this holiday season, then this guide is here to save the day! We've picked some of our favorite goods that are simple, functional, and beautiful. This is our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Minimalist - check it out! 1. Bone Pendant Necklace A simple yet beautiful piece that can go with anything - handmade in Haiti wi...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Girls
November 3, 2023 Find your gifts for the girls this year at 2nd Story Goods! Whether she's your mom, sister, aunt, friend, significant other, or anyone in between - you're sure to find an incredible gift for her right here! Shop our collection of unique and handcrafted jewelry and accessories with our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Girls! 1. Printed Headband Cute, super stretchy, trendy, and practical. Great gift for the girls who love their hair accessories! 2. Alana ...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For Mom
November 3, 2023 Searching for a holiday gift for Mom? Look no further - we've got you covered with everything from handcrafted jewelry to handbags. These are some of our favorites; they'll be sure to put a smile on her face when she unwraps them this season! Here's our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Mom! 1. Leather Saddlebag Our Leather Saddlebag is perfect for Mom to take anywhere - it has the comfort of a crossbody but is generous enough to carry a few more necessar...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For Dad
November 3, 2023 Looking for Dad's holiday gift? Check out our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Dad - you're sure to find something unique and perfect for him that will show him how much he means to you. Shop our collection of handcrafted leather products and accessories here! 1. Compact Card Wallet A simple wallet perfect for any Dad. One side is easy access to the most used cards. And the other side has multiple slots for more cards or cash. 2. Classic Men...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Boys
November 1, 2023 It can be difficult to find the right gifts for the boys in your life, but we've got you covered! Check out our collection of wallets, journals, and accessories in our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Boys. We're sure you'll find the perfect gift for him! 1. Compact Card Wallet The best of our leather cardholder and minimalist wallet were combined to form the Compact Card Wallet, making it easy to access his most-used cards and still store extra cards...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Artist
November 1, 2023 If you have an artist in your life and you're searching for a sweet gift for them, then this gift guide is for you! It features some of our favorite goods that are beautifully made to be unique and give that artsy vibe you're looking for. Check out our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Artist! 1. Kavakia Leather Earring Geometric art for the ears and ultra lightweight - they're bold and beautiful and perfect for anyone who loves artsy jewelry! 2. Shwesh...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Chef
November 3, 2023 Here's our gift guide for the ones who are always in the kitchen. These goods are sure to put a smile on their face and bring some magic to their space. These are some our our favorites for the kitchen, and they'll make the perfect gifts this holiday season! 1. Wood and Horn Cutting Board Give them the gift of a breathtaking board that is sure to become one of the most prized possessions in their kitchen! 2. Suzy Salad Servers This classy set can be used t...
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Traveler
November 3, 2023 We've handpicked some of our favorite goods that are perfect for the travelers and adventure-seekers. This gift guide features our favorite bags and accessories to add style to their on-the-go lives. Check out what we've got - we're sure you'll find the perfect gift for these people in your life! 1. Canteen Bag A best-selling style, this is the great bag for them to take anywhere - plus it's durable and trendy! 2. Luggage Tag Give them an eas...
Haiti Design Co. Collaboration
Who is Haiti Design Co.? Haiti Design Co was founded in 2014 with the belief that design and purpose are the driving forces to create jobs and build a sustainable future. Haiti Design Co has three in-house maker teams in Port au Prince specializing in jewelry, sewing, and leather. HDC also has an Artisan Entrepreneur Development program to help makers start their own businesses! One of our favorite things about Haiti Design Co (there are many!) is that they save leather remnants for future ...
Found Poetry with Not I But We
In May 2023, I had the great privilege of traveling to Cape Town, South Africa! My first trip to the Continent! It is beautiful beyond my expectations! But I want to tell you about the highlight of the trip. Twice I got to sit with the women that make the “Not I But We” products. Here is what I wrote after the first experience: We gathered at the table with 5 women living in the safe house. These women are fighting their way back to life. Fighting the most fierce of battles and I am stun...
