Photoshoot Location: The ParthenonOur most recent photoshoot happened at the Parthenon in Nashville, which was built as a tribute to the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Greek Parthenon was a turning point in human civilization. It was created to serve as the religious, cultural, economic and political center of Athens. It was dedicated to Athena, who interestingly enough, among other things, like wisdom and righteousness, was thought of as the goddess of crafts and skilled peacetime pursuits! The ide...
Rosie's CollabWho is Rosie's? The unemployment rate in Haiti is over 80%, and it is estimated that 300,000 children live in orphanage institutes and 80% of these children have living parents and family. These statistics are staggering, but with each job Rosie's creates, it means one less family not facing the extremely harsh realities of Haiti. Rosie's Boutique was founded in 2014 by the mother-daughter duo, Renae Grooters and Kayla Raymond. Rosie's exists to promote job creation, Hait...
Christmas DecorChristmas time is upon us!!! Have you decorated yet?! Whether you haven’t started or you got your Christmas tree out in mid-October, 2nd Story Goods has you covered. We are so excited to share with you some of our favorite holiday products that will be perfect additions to your holiday decorations. Check out some of our absolute favorites below.... 1. Standing Metal Trees Brand new this year! We love these recycled metal trees. Let them stand alone or grab one of each for the complete look...
Mother's Day Gift GuideMother’s Day Gift Guide We're just around the corner from what is every mother’s special day. The day where they are showered with love and gifts to show how much they are appreciated for all the mind-blowing things they do daily. Since we all want to get our mothers the perfect gift, we decided to compile a guide on the best 2SG gifts for Mother’s Day 2022! The Gift Made By A Mama For A Mama Our first gift idea is the Luna Earring, which is made by a mama for a mama. We LOVE this ...
10 Year Anniversary Products: A 2nd StoryYou know that at 2nd Story Goods, we are all about giving old things 2nd stories. That’s why we incorporate recycled materials into almost every product we make! But as we grow and evolve as a company, so do our products. We love some of our original pieces so much that we couldn’t help but keep them with us, just with little updates (that make a big difference in the end result!) Here are some of our favorite revamped products next to the original pieces they were inspired by! A 2nd Story,...
4 Step Guide to Ethical and Sustainable ShoppingEthical shopping, breaking up with fast-fashion, becoming a conscious consumer: these are all terms you may have heard tossed around. But what does it all really mean and how does one do it well? What is Ethical Shopping? Ethical shopping is buying goods without harming or exploiting animals, people, environments, etc. It can also be defined as shopping in a way that aligns with your personal beliefs and morals. For more background on this concept, check out What is Ethical Shopping. What is...
Getting to Know: Haiti's HistoryWe are proud to work alongside remarkable leaders in Haiti, and we love sharing stories, culture, and beauty that are present in the country. In honor of Black History Month, here are a few insights to shed light on Haiti and her contributions to history and culture. Haitian History Haiti is well known for the successful revolt against France by formerly enslaved people which led to independence on January 1st, 1804. Every year on January 1st people in Haiti celebrate their independence day...
A Closer Look at Our Metal ArtRecycled Steel Drum Metal Art from Haiti has been famous worldwide for decades. It's been a while since we've had new Metal Art pieces in our collection, and today we are so excited to bring you these GORGEOUS brand new pieces! 1. Votive Candle Holder Hand-carved metal candle holder, made from recycled steel. Perfect for creating warm lighting in your home. 2. Metal Art Scroll Bowl Intricately detailed hand-crafted metal bowl. Perfect for decor, not meant for food (except the kind ...
Father's DayFathers have an incredible influence that runs deep and far in our lives. They often offer endless love and instill hope and dreams in their children. Father’s Day is approaching, which means it’s almost time to celebrate them and show our appreciation. Because of the great impact of fathers all over the world, we made this Father’s Day gift guide to help you choose the best gift for your dad! 1. Leather Wallets Gift your Dad convenience with one of our wallets. We offer the Minimalist Wall...
N’ap Keep GoingHaiti is one of the most stressful countries to live in. Anxiety has reached the highest level in our lives. It seems the farther we want to go in whatever we are working towards, the more distractions there are with political unrest, insecurity, and bad news in general. Without even knowing, we can become so addicted to keeping up with the “bad news” of what is going on around us that we lose focus on our goals. We always feel so powerless and so small in whatever situation we are going thro...
Celebrating More Original Goods!It has been 10 years of 2nd Story Goods and we have already shared five of our classic products so now we have five more goods that have been with us from the start! Bottle Bottom Ornament I love these pieces. They are not particularly great selling ornaments. They are not particularly easy to make. We rarely get orders for them. but I like them, i do. They speak “2nd Story”. I like the way the smoothed glass feels in my hand, I like the way the simple sand-casted aluminum fits snugly in...
Mother's Day Gift GuideThe Active Mom If your mom is always on the go, loves to work out, and enjoys spending time outside, we have the perfect gifts for her! Our Bike Basket is an amazing handmade gift that she'll be able to use every day (and will look adorable on her bike). We also love gifting our Burlap Market Totes, especially if she likes going to the farmer's market or outdoor festivals and wants a more sustainable option than plastic bags. Finally, our MOSO Headband is an affordable option that sh...
Go Back to School or the Office with ConfidenceAre you going back to school or heading back to the office? If you are getting ready for in-person school or work (for what is maybe the first time since the pandemic) we want to help you walk into this next season confident and prepared! Plus, the fact that all of these products are ethically handmade in Haiti for a living wage means you can use them with pride! 1. Raw Large Leather Tote or Simon Backpack Our leather totes and backpacks let you carry your supplies in style. Whether yo...
Summer Cookout EssentialsIt is always our hope that our tablewares- from handwoven placemats to wooden salad servers- set a beautiful table around which even more beautiful conversations can take place. We love that in the summer, those table settings get to move outdoors! Here are our recommendations for any backyard cookout or dinner party you are having this summer. Firstly, we designed our new Harvest Apron with this kind of thing in mind. Wear it while preparing everything for the gathering. Available in cream o...
Father's Day Gift GuideOftentimes, Dad feels like the most worthy person of celebration, but the most difficult to shop for. This Father's Day, we have pulled together our tried and true favorite Dad gifts so that you can make sure he feels valued, celebrated, and loved! 1. The absolute perfect wallet for every dad is our Minimalist Wallet. It holds a ton while avoiding bulk and maintaining its integrity. Featuring an ID window and tons of slots for cards and cash, we love this non-folding wallet for practical...
How to Perfect the Art of the Charcuterie BoardDon’t let the word “art” or “charcuterie” scare you away from learning how to create your new go-to party contribution! While charcuterie boards are relatively new to the American foodie scene, they have actually withstood the test of time. Charcuterie, a French word meaning cooked flesh, describes the salted and smoked meats sold in French butcher shops and now defines easy, delicious, and timeless dining that anyone can accomplish. Whether you’re artsy, French, or none of the above, charcut...
Photoshoot Location: The Parthenon
Our most recent photoshoot happened at the Parthenon in Nashville, which was built as a tribute to the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Greek Parthenon was a turning point in human civilization. It was created to serve as the religious, cultural, economic and political center of Athens. It was dedicated to Athena, who interestingly enough, among other things, like wisdom and righteousness, was thought of as the goddess of crafts and skilled peacetime pursuits! The ide...
Rosie's Collab
Who is Rosie's? The unemployment rate in Haiti is over 80%, and it is estimated that 300,000 children live in orphanage institutes and 80% of these children have living parents and family. These statistics are staggering, but with each job Rosie's creates, it means one less family not facing the extremely harsh realities of Haiti. Rosie's Boutique was founded in 2014 by the mother-daughter duo, Renae Grooters and Kayla Raymond. Rosie's exists to promote job creation, Hait...
Christmas Decor
Christmas time is upon us!!! Have you decorated yet?! Whether you haven’t started or you got your Christmas tree out in mid-October, 2nd Story Goods has you covered. We are so excited to share with you some of our favorite holiday products that will be perfect additions to your holiday decorations. Check out some of our absolute favorites below.... 1. Standing Metal Trees Brand new this year! We love these recycled metal trees. Let them stand alone or grab one of each for the complete look...
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day Gift Guide We're just around the corner from what is every mother’s special day. The day where they are showered with love and gifts to show how much they are appreciated for all the mind-blowing things they do daily. Since we all want to get our mothers the perfect gift, we decided to compile a guide on the best 2SG gifts for Mother’s Day 2022! The Gift Made By A Mama For A Mama Our first gift idea is the Luna Earring, which is made by a mama for a mama. We LOVE this ...
10 Year Anniversary Products: A 2nd Story
You know that at 2nd Story Goods, we are all about giving old things 2nd stories. That’s why we incorporate recycled materials into almost every product we make! But as we grow and evolve as a company, so do our products. We love some of our original pieces so much that we couldn’t help but keep them with us, just with little updates (that make a big difference in the end result!) Here are some of our favorite revamped products next to the original pieces they were inspired by! A 2nd Story,...
4 Step Guide to Ethical and Sustainable Shopping
Ethical shopping, breaking up with fast-fashion, becoming a conscious consumer: these are all terms you may have heard tossed around. But what does it all really mean and how does one do it well? What is Ethical Shopping? Ethical shopping is buying goods without harming or exploiting animals, people, environments, etc. It can also be defined as shopping in a way that aligns with your personal beliefs and morals. For more background on this concept, check out What is Ethical Shopping. What is...
Getting to Know: Haiti's History
We are proud to work alongside remarkable leaders in Haiti, and we love sharing stories, culture, and beauty that are present in the country. In honor of Black History Month, here are a few insights to shed light on Haiti and her contributions to history and culture. Haitian History Haiti is well known for the successful revolt against France by formerly enslaved people which led to independence on January 1st, 1804. Every year on January 1st people in Haiti celebrate their independence day...
A Closer Look at Our Metal Art
Recycled Steel Drum Metal Art from Haiti has been famous worldwide for decades. It's been a while since we've had new Metal Art pieces in our collection, and today we are so excited to bring you these GORGEOUS brand new pieces! 1. Votive Candle Holder Hand-carved metal candle holder, made from recycled steel. Perfect for creating warm lighting in your home. 2. Metal Art Scroll Bowl Intricately detailed hand-crafted metal bowl. Perfect for decor, not meant for food (except the kind ...
Father's Day
Fathers have an incredible influence that runs deep and far in our lives. They often offer endless love and instill hope and dreams in their children. Father’s Day is approaching, which means it’s almost time to celebrate them and show our appreciation. Because of the great impact of fathers all over the world, we made this Father’s Day gift guide to help you choose the best gift for your dad! 1. Leather Wallets Gift your Dad convenience with one of our wallets. We offer the Minimalist Wall...
N’ap Keep Going
Haiti is one of the most stressful countries to live in. Anxiety has reached the highest level in our lives. It seems the farther we want to go in whatever we are working towards, the more distractions there are with political unrest, insecurity, and bad news in general. Without even knowing, we can become so addicted to keeping up with the “bad news” of what is going on around us that we lose focus on our goals. We always feel so powerless and so small in whatever situation we are going thro...
Celebrating More Original Goods!
It has been 10 years of 2nd Story Goods and we have already shared five of our classic products so now we have five more goods that have been with us from the start! Bottle Bottom Ornament I love these pieces. They are not particularly great selling ornaments. They are not particularly easy to make. We rarely get orders for them. but I like them, i do. They speak “2nd Story”. I like the way the smoothed glass feels in my hand, I like the way the simple sand-casted aluminum fits snugly in...
Mother's Day Gift Guide
The Active Mom If your mom is always on the go, loves to work out, and enjoys spending time outside, we have the perfect gifts for her! Our Bike Basket is an amazing handmade gift that she'll be able to use every day (and will look adorable on her bike). We also love gifting our Burlap Market Totes, especially if she likes going to the farmer's market or outdoor festivals and wants a more sustainable option than plastic bags. Finally, our MOSO Headband is an affordable option that sh...
Go Back to School or the Office with Confidence
Are you going back to school or heading back to the office? If you are getting ready for in-person school or work (for what is maybe the first time since the pandemic) we want to help you walk into this next season confident and prepared! Plus, the fact that all of these products are ethically handmade in Haiti for a living wage means you can use them with pride! 1. Raw Large Leather Tote or Simon Backpack Our leather totes and backpacks let you carry your supplies in style. Whether yo...
Summer Cookout Essentials
It is always our hope that our tablewares- from handwoven placemats to wooden salad servers- set a beautiful table around which even more beautiful conversations can take place. We love that in the summer, those table settings get to move outdoors! Here are our recommendations for any backyard cookout or dinner party you are having this summer. Firstly, we designed our new Harvest Apron with this kind of thing in mind. Wear it while preparing everything for the gathering. Available in cream o...
Father's Day Gift Guide
Oftentimes, Dad feels like the most worthy person of celebration, but the most difficult to shop for. This Father's Day, we have pulled together our tried and true favorite Dad gifts so that you can make sure he feels valued, celebrated, and loved! 1. The absolute perfect wallet for every dad is our Minimalist Wallet. It holds a ton while avoiding bulk and maintaining its integrity. Featuring an ID window and tons of slots for cards and cash, we love this non-folding wallet for practical...
How to Perfect the Art of the Charcuterie Board
Don’t let the word “art” or “charcuterie” scare you away from learning how to create your new go-to party contribution! While charcuterie boards are relatively new to the American foodie scene, they have actually withstood the test of time. Charcuterie, a French word meaning cooked flesh, describes the salted and smoked meats sold in French butcher shops and now defines easy, delicious, and timeless dining that anyone can accomplish. Whether you’re artsy, French, or none of the above, charcut...
