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...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the GuysGuys can be hard to shop for, but we have made it a little easier this year! Check out our guide to purchasing the best gifts for all the hard-working men in your life. Minimalist Wallet We truly think this is the coolest wallet around. It combines maximum functionality with a minimalist approach. The wallet has an ID window and one card slot on the front, 3 card slots on the back, and 3 separate pockets on the sides: one opening from the left, one from the right, and one from the top! ...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the KidsCheck out some adorable Christmas gift ideas for the kids in your life! Super cute and ethical products that kids will love! Moso Scrunchie Just adorable! A perfect accessory for any age. Whether it's around their wrist or in their hair, it looks super cute AND it is ethically made. Moso means “pieces” in Haitian Creole; products in this collection are made up of many pieces of up-cycled fabric. Child Bike Basket For the active child. The child version of our original bike b...
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...
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 Angel Metal Art Our standing angel metal art is one of our customers’ all time favorites. And it is especially important during t...
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...
The Hope of HaitiWe could all use a little encouragement right now. A few weeks ago we asked our social media followers and our staff to write a 10 minute essay on Hope. This is what one of our brilliant Haitian leaders had to say.HopeBetween the political unrest, gas shortage and all things that are bringing all kinds of fear to my everyday life, one of the things that keeps me alive is hope. Hope in “People”. Every 2 weeks we have to go to port au prince to get our goods to the company that does ship...
On KidnappingsYou know that we exist to shine a light on the beautiful parts of Haiti. The parts so often unseen by the world. But the reality of Haiti, just like any other place, is that of both/and. Haiti is BOTH unbelievably beautiful in a million ways, AND it has very real, very devastating, very complex problems. We would be doing her a great disservice to not also shine a light on the reality of these problems. You may have heard about the recent kidnapping of foreign missionaries in Haiti. It is co...
ConsistencySome thoughts from Jude, our Haitian photographer and marketing team member on consistency. The other day I was walking to work. And I was really frustrated because I couldn’t find a tap-tap. The roads were blocked. I said to myself “here we go again.” Then as I kept going, I saw a lady who sells shoes, ( the machann pèpè) laying her shoes out on the ground, ready to sell them. I was shocked. I was like I can’t believe she is putting herself in danger like this. I even went as far as to say t...
The Anniversary of the 2010 Earthquake in HaitiA beautiful message from the makers of the N'ap Keep Going shirts on this anniversary of the 2010 Earthquake. 01.12.10 Our souls , our hearts , our families, our country shattered when the earth shook and separated us from numerous loved ones and compatriots. Devastated we were . 💔 Waking up, living, and adapting to this new normal filled with so much void has been a process. A hard one. It’s been 12 years now… We rebuilt our lives on ruins, tears and memories -with hope. Hope that ...
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...
10 Years of 2nd Story Goods: Our Classic ProductsIt has officially been 10 years of making beautiful handcrafted goods and getting to share their magnificent stories. We want to give some love and attention to the classic products that have been there from the beginning and are still a part of 2nd Story Goods. 1. The Leather Journal 10 years ago he approached me on the salt flats in Jubilee. By this time, word was getting around that there was a Blan (white person) in the area looking for people with creative ideas. He approached me res...
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...
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...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the Guys
Guys can be hard to shop for, but we have made it a little easier this year! Check out our guide to purchasing the best gifts for all the hard-working men in your life. Minimalist Wallet We truly think this is the coolest wallet around. It combines maximum functionality with a minimalist approach. The wallet has an ID window and one card slot on the front, 3 card slots on the back, and 3 separate pockets on the sides: one opening from the left, one from the right, and one from the top! ...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the Kids
Check out some adorable Christmas gift ideas for the kids in your life! Super cute and ethical products that kids will love! Moso Scrunchie Just adorable! A perfect accessory for any age. Whether it's around their wrist or in their hair, it looks super cute AND it is ethically made. Moso means “pieces” in Haitian Creole; products in this collection are made up of many pieces of up-cycled fabric. Child Bike Basket For the active child. The child version of our original bike b...
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...
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 Angel Metal Art Our standing angel metal art is one of our customers’ all time favorites. And it is especially important during t...
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...
The Hope of Haiti
We could all use a little encouragement right now. A few weeks ago we asked our social media followers and our staff to write a 10 minute essay on Hope. This is what one of our brilliant Haitian leaders had to say.HopeBetween the political unrest, gas shortage and all things that are bringing all kinds of fear to my everyday life, one of the things that keeps me alive is hope. Hope in “People”. Every 2 weeks we have to go to port au prince to get our goods to the company that does ship...
On Kidnappings
You know that we exist to shine a light on the beautiful parts of Haiti. The parts so often unseen by the world. But the reality of Haiti, just like any other place, is that of both/and. Haiti is BOTH unbelievably beautiful in a million ways, AND it has very real, very devastating, very complex problems. We would be doing her a great disservice to not also shine a light on the reality of these problems. You may have heard about the recent kidnapping of foreign missionaries in Haiti. It is co...
Consistency
Some thoughts from Jude, our Haitian photographer and marketing team member on consistency. The other day I was walking to work. And I was really frustrated because I couldn’t find a tap-tap. The roads were blocked. I said to myself “here we go again.” Then as I kept going, I saw a lady who sells shoes, ( the machann pèpè) laying her shoes out on the ground, ready to sell them. I was shocked. I was like I can’t believe she is putting herself in danger like this. I even went as far as to say t...
The Anniversary of the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti
A beautiful message from the makers of the N'ap Keep Going shirts on this anniversary of the 2010 Earthquake. 01.12.10 Our souls , our hearts , our families, our country shattered when the earth shook and separated us from numerous loved ones and compatriots. Devastated we were . 💔 Waking up, living, and adapting to this new normal filled with so much void has been a process. A hard one. It’s been 12 years now… We rebuilt our lives on ruins, tears and memories -with hope. Hope that ...
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...
10 Years of 2nd Story Goods: Our Classic Products
It has officially been 10 years of making beautiful handcrafted goods and getting to share their magnificent stories. We want to give some love and attention to the classic products that have been there from the beginning and are still a part of 2nd Story Goods. 1. The Leather Journal 10 years ago he approached me on the salt flats in Jubilee. By this time, word was getting around that there was a Blan (white person) in the area looking for people with creative ideas. He approached me res...
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...
