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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Summer FavoritesIf you're anything like us, you're ready for a busy summer of traveling to warm places, sweet nights out with friends, and soaking up the sunshine. Keep reading to check out some of our favorite accessories and home goods that we'll be using all summer long. 1. If you’re planning to enjoy bike rides along the beach this summer, you need our best-selling Bike Basket! Handmade by our incredible artisans, our Bike Basket is durable enough to hold just about anything and looks so ador...
"You overpaid me."He who seeks to save his life will lose it, He who loses it for the sake of the kingdom of heaven finds it. This i know to be true. I may not know a lot. But this i know to be true. I remember an early event in Haiti. Probably in my 2nd year of living there. I had jumped on my moto and run down to the fabric stalls in the market. We needed more for the sewing group. I was in a hurry and somewhat distracted. ( like always?) Still learning the way of Haitian gourdes and Haitian Dollars. The k...
Not WastedIn the early days of 2nd Story Goods, it took time to build trust. We were all on new ground, trying to forge our way into creating things we’d never seen before, using materials that didn’t really make sense. We spent hours walking through the piles of discarded items out in the salt flats of Jubilee, knowing there were treasures to be found. We made earrings out of bottle caps, recycled glass and shells. We shaped angels from chipped plates and ceramic mugs sold for pennies in the street ma...
FEBRUARY 22, 2011HAITI UPDATE..SO HAPPY TO HAVE MARTHA HANNA HERE. She is the Director of the Medical / Health aspect of the Haiti Trade School. This first week she has brought in Keziah Furth, our good friend, to teach on common medical problems to Haiti, and especially for women. Were thrilled to have 5 local nurses and 6 midwives attend, as well as about 30 folks from the community. Even in this one session Keziah gave them very practical information that can help improve their health and ...
MAY 3, 2011 BEAUTIFUL TO ME “This new plan I am making with my people isn’t going to be written on paper, isn’t going to be chiseled in stone. This time I’m writing out the plan in them, carving it on the lining of their hearts.” Hebrews 8 A wise person once asked the question, “What is beautiful to you?” The answer to that will tells us alot about the plans God has written on our hearts. Things Beautiful to me that bring tears of joy to my eyes and whirls of excitement in my belly: Handing the women...
JANUARY 3, 2011 THEY SPILL OUT AND MAKE HISTORY The word, ” Philemon” popped into my brain when i asked the speaking, teaching God where we should read today. Must confess, i had trouble finding this tiny book in my bible. It’s really not fair to call it a book. It’s a short letter…a quick email , sort of. This guy in prison ( Paul) has met up with this other guy ( Onesimus ) who happens to be a runaway slave. They become good friends and the runaway becomes a follower of God. The letter written by Paul...
MAY 3, 2011A NOTE FROM BEAVER..SUNDAY MORNING IN HAITI by Kathy Brooks on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 7:59pmSunday morning,, In Haiti I do not use an alarm clock unless I need to leave the house before 5:00am. It seems that 5:30am is just when life gets going again, after a good sleep and in bed around 9:00pm. So this Morning is no different. Up out of bed and on the roof like many other Haitians breathing in waiting for the coffee to get done. This morning I am waiting for 8:00. Yesterday God asked me to...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Summer Favorites
If you're anything like us, you're ready for a busy summer of traveling to warm places, sweet nights out with friends, and soaking up the sunshine. Keep reading to check out some of our favorite accessories and home goods that we'll be using all summer long. 1. If you’re planning to enjoy bike rides along the beach this summer, you need our best-selling Bike Basket! Handmade by our incredible artisans, our Bike Basket is durable enough to hold just about anything and looks so ador...
"You overpaid me."
He who seeks to save his life will lose it, He who loses it for the sake of the kingdom of heaven finds it. This i know to be true. I may not know a lot. But this i know to be true. I remember an early event in Haiti. Probably in my 2nd year of living there. I had jumped on my moto and run down to the fabric stalls in the market. We needed more for the sewing group. I was in a hurry and somewhat distracted. ( like always?) Still learning the way of Haitian gourdes and Haitian Dollars. The k...
Not Wasted
In the early days of 2nd Story Goods, it took time to build trust. We were all on new ground, trying to forge our way into creating things we’d never seen before, using materials that didn’t really make sense. We spent hours walking through the piles of discarded items out in the salt flats of Jubilee, knowing there were treasures to be found. We made earrings out of bottle caps, recycled glass and shells. We shaped angels from chipped plates and ceramic mugs sold for pennies in the street ma...
