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,...
Not i But WeHelping Improve Lives of Survivors - Not i But We Partnership Not I But We was born out of the fundamental need to see economic justice for survivors of human trafficking. Poverty is one of the greatest driving forces of human trafficking, and without providing viable opportunities, survivors often find themselves in the very same situation that led them to be exploited in the first place. With the unemployment in South Africa being over 50%, dignifying and sustainable employment is incredi...
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...
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...
From New Year's Resolutions to Wellness DeclarationsA new year can feel like an exciting fresh start. A time to reset and be intentional about how we choose to live our lives. But New Year’s Resolutions can be so…hard. They can leave us feeling crushed by the pressure to abide to strict rules, where there isn’t much space for grace. So this year, instead of New Year’s Resolutions we’re calling them Wellness Declarations. These are decisions that we make out of love for ourselves, and the idea of prioritizing our wellness sounds a lot kinder ...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the GalsWe have so many great gift ideas for the women in your life that we couldn't fit them all in one short list, so we didn't!! We have broken up our ideas in two different parts for the different types of women you know: for the insister of hope and for the style savvy gal. Now, you can find the perfect gift for whoever you're shopping for, and maybe even yourself, too! For the Insister of Hope: Harvest Apron For the host, the artist, or the chef in every gal. Available in cream co...
A Closer Look at Our New ProductsWe have some exciting new products to share at 2nd Story Goods! We were so inspired by our customer’s style AND our artisan’s skills, we just couldn’t decide which one to base our new collection on. So, we didn’t choose! We found a way to marry your incredible style and our local materials in Haiti like never before, and this is the result. Don’t let the numbers fool you, this is not a ranking. If it were, they would all have a “1” beside them; we love them all, please don’t make us choose!...
A Closer Look at More of Our New Products!We are taking a closer look at even MORE of our new products here at 2nd Story Goods!! Check out some of our favorite new products and see why we love them...we promise you'll love them, too!! Plus, they are all ethically-made, support our makers in Haiti, AND will look super cute all season long! 1. Harvest Apron Our first featured new product is one of our favorites! The Harvest Apron is our apron design that was months in the making. It's cute, comfy, and practical. The pockets a...
Fall FavoritesStruggling to find cute, ethically-made fall fashion and accessories? Shop some of our favorite fall products, all of which are made ethically, support makers in Haiti, and will look super cute all autumn long! Fall is upon us, and we thought that, along with warm cups of coffee, pumpkin scented candles, and cozy sweaters, you might want to pull out some 2nd Story Goods fall gear that will enhance your look AND make a difference! Here’s our favorite items that are perfect for fall: 1. S...
Fall and Winter Style GuideNeed some ideas for cute fall and winter outfits that you'll feel good about wearing? Take a look at some of our favorite products for the upcoming seasons... Geo Necklace The gold accents on the chain and tassels makes this necklace perfect for fall and also a great glamour piece for new years. The best part? You don’t have to choose between silver and gold jewelry with this one! The upcycled aluminum combined with the gold chain means it matches any earrings, bracelets, or rings you...
The Border CrisisI have so many thoughts about what transpired at the Texas border in Del Rio. But, at the conclusion of the complex processing of it all, I come back to this: Pay Attention to what you want more of. I put my attention on the ones doing good work. The ones working In Haiti, to build up its safety and economy and structures for business. I pay attention to educating students well and training people in skills that they can grow. There are many! My eyes are on the men and women in Haiti...
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,...
Not i But We
Helping Improve Lives of Survivors - Not i But We Partnership Not I But We was born out of the fundamental need to see economic justice for survivors of human trafficking. Poverty is one of the greatest driving forces of human trafficking, and without providing viable opportunities, survivors often find themselves in the very same situation that led them to be exploited in the first place. With the unemployment in South Africa being over 50%, dignifying and sustainable employment is incredi...
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...
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...
From New Year's Resolutions to Wellness Declarations
A new year can feel like an exciting fresh start. A time to reset and be intentional about how we choose to live our lives. But New Year’s Resolutions can be so…hard. They can leave us feeling crushed by the pressure to abide to strict rules, where there isn’t much space for grace. So this year, instead of New Year’s Resolutions we’re calling them Wellness Declarations. These are decisions that we make out of love for ourselves, and the idea of prioritizing our wellness sounds a lot kinder ...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the Gals
We have so many great gift ideas for the women in your life that we couldn't fit them all in one short list, so we didn't!! We have broken up our ideas in two different parts for the different types of women you know: for the insister of hope and for the style savvy gal. Now, you can find the perfect gift for whoever you're shopping for, and maybe even yourself, too! For the Insister of Hope: Harvest Apron For the host, the artist, or the chef in every gal. Available in cream co...
A Closer Look at Our New Products
We have some exciting new products to share at 2nd Story Goods! We were so inspired by our customer’s style AND our artisan’s skills, we just couldn’t decide which one to base our new collection on. So, we didn’t choose! We found a way to marry your incredible style and our local materials in Haiti like never before, and this is the result. Don’t let the numbers fool you, this is not a ranking. If it were, they would all have a “1” beside them; we love them all, please don’t make us choose!...
A Closer Look at More of Our New Products!
We are taking a closer look at even MORE of our new products here at 2nd Story Goods!! Check out some of our favorite new products and see why we love them...we promise you'll love them, too!! Plus, they are all ethically-made, support our makers in Haiti, AND will look super cute all season long! 1. Harvest Apron Our first featured new product is one of our favorites! The Harvest Apron is our apron design that was months in the making. It's cute, comfy, and practical. The pockets a...
Fall Favorites
Struggling to find cute, ethically-made fall fashion and accessories? Shop some of our favorite fall products, all of which are made ethically, support makers in Haiti, and will look super cute all autumn long! Fall is upon us, and we thought that, along with warm cups of coffee, pumpkin scented candles, and cozy sweaters, you might want to pull out some 2nd Story Goods fall gear that will enhance your look AND make a difference! Here’s our favorite items that are perfect for fall: 1. S...
Fall and Winter Style Guide
Need some ideas for cute fall and winter outfits that you'll feel good about wearing? Take a look at some of our favorite products for the upcoming seasons... Geo Necklace The gold accents on the chain and tassels makes this necklace perfect for fall and also a great glamour piece for new years. The best part? You don’t have to choose between silver and gold jewelry with this one! The upcycled aluminum combined with the gold chain means it matches any earrings, bracelets, or rings you...
The Border Crisis
I have so many thoughts about what transpired at the Texas border in Del Rio. But, at the conclusion of the complex processing of it all, I come back to this: Pay Attention to what you want more of. I put my attention on the ones doing good work. The ones working In Haiti, to build up its safety and economy and structures for business. I pay attention to educating students well and training people in skills that they can grow. There are many! My eyes are on the men and women in Haiti...
