1. Valentine's Day Gift Guide Valentine’s Day this year might look a bit different for many of us. Instead of going out for dinner and drinks, staying in with your loved one (or your friends!) is the new norm. But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered from date night activities to gifts, all of them ethically and sustainably made by artisans in Haiti. A great idea (for both men and women!) is to use our Large Square Gift Basket to create the perfect pairing of gifts for your partner. One way to do this is to couple our Woo...
  2. 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...
  3. Easter Basket Guide Easter will be here before you know it, and we can’t wait to celebrate this day of hope! For those of us who have been vaccinated, this may be the first time in over a year that group gatherings are happening, which is definitely something to celebrate. To make this holiday even better, check out our ideas for Easter baskets, table settings, and small gifts from the Easter Bunny that your child will love! Baskets 1. Our Market Basket is the perfect base for your Easter gifts! This eco-friend...
  4. At Home with 2nd Story Goods It's hard to believe we've been living the majority of our lives from home for an entire year! Since we’ve been in the comfort of our own homes a lot more than usual this year, we’ve made an effort to make our spaces more beautiful, comfortable, and functional. The following list is just a few of our favorite products that have sparked joy in our lives while stuck at home this past year. 1. If you're working on livening up your space this spring, make sure to grab one of our Braid...
  5. Good Habits Trying to practice some better habits in 2021? Yeah, us too! There is much we cannot control in the world, but taking care of ourselves amidst it all is something we can control. Check out our recommendations for some good habits we're trying to establish this year and 2nd Story Goods products to go with them! Bike Basket. Good habit: encourages moving our bodies. Helps us carry all the things as we do so! Natural Horn Comb. Good habit: horn combs have amazing benefits like helping co...
  6. Spring Break Guide | 2nd Story Goods If you’re planning to travel for Spring Break this year, we have a few items that you may want to take with you! If you’re not ready to venture out just yet, stay tuned for our 'At Home Spring Break Guide' coming soon! 1. Our Bike Basket is absolutely perfect for trips to the beach, shops, or farmer’s market. Our spacious baskets are handmade with palm leaves that are local to Haiti and are so adorable on any bike! 2. For an amazing carry-on or beach bag, look no further than our Burl...
  7. Spring Fashion Favorites 1. This spring, we're ready to dress up our Dog Tag Bracelets and Aluminum Circle Earrings! For your first date night or girls night out in WAY too long, we love pairing our recycled aluminum pieces with a silky, printed dress. You can always dress it down with sneakers and a denim jacket too! The bead in the earrings is the perfect pop of color, while the bracelet is a great staple to layer with bangles, a watch, or a couple of our stackable bracelets! 2. For a cute and casual look, we...
  8. How to Style: Spring Patchwork Did you know that patchwork is trending this spring? If you've been considering shopping patchwork this season, this is your sign that now is your time and we are your people to buy from! Not only is it on trend, but it's also one of our favorite ways to reduce waste! This is why we created our MOSO Collection - to create a "2nd story" out of the huge amounts of clothing that are shipped to Haiti each month for a more sustainable future. Keep reading to find out which MOSO pie...
  9. Holiday Gift Guide Take holiday shopping virtual this year! Here's a catalog of our top picks for your loved ones this holiday season! Click below to shop the guide🎄🎁
  10. A Mother's 9 Gifts 18 months since I was last in this city. This is the longest I have been away from Haiti in 18 years? Yes. 18 years. Rebecca was 4 when I came for the very first time. 18 years. For over ⅓ of my life I have been here or would be back here within a few weeks. I sat in the office Friday afternoon with Christella and Emmanise. Chatting with these two women that I’ve known since 2010. We joked about how scared I was of Christella and her late sister, Jesula when I first landed in Jubilee Bla...
  11. A Closer Look at Some New Products There’s nothing we love more than a new product launch! Today we wanted to share a closer look at some of our most favorite NEW 2nd Story Goods Products, and tell you a little about why we love each 🤗 (scroll to the bottom to see the matching photos!) Atelier Calla is a Haitian woman-owned artisan workshop focused on handcrafting Haitian-sourced horn, bone, and wood products. Each piece is one of a kind due to the nature of the materials. We love our partnership with them and their elega...
  12. Back to School with 2nd Story Goods As we head back into this school season (however that looks for you and your family these days) we want to be sure that you are stocked up, and armed for success! We have compiled our ultimate 2nd Story Goods back to school guide for this season, and we are so happy to be sharing it with you! Whether you’re a parent to young kiddos, a teacher ready to see your students, or a college kid looking to set up the perfect dorm room, we’ve got you covered: Parents, don’t you have a WHOLE new appreci...
  13. A Summer Day With 2nd Story Goods You know that not-so-awkward moment when you realize that everything you do these days involves some of your handmade goods from 2nd Story Goods?! We love seeing how you take advantage of our artisans’ amazing creations in your everyday life! Today, we are looking at what a Summer Day with 2nd Story Goods’ beautiful goods looks like. We invite you to picture yourself in this scene as we paint it: There’s nothing quite like waking up in the morning, and stepping out of bed onto a Braided Cott...
  14. 2nd Story Goods: Fall Favorites Fall is in full swing, 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! Here’s our ultimate list of all things fall from our collection: (scroll to the bottom to see the matching photos!) Mango and Oak bracelet set – This set of wooden bangles has all the fall vibes you need to finish off an outfit! Coffee and mug bundle – Is there anything more quintessential “fall” than endless cups ...
  15. The Power of a Purchase There’s nothing like some good ole fashion retail therapy to make the world seem normal these days, huh? Especially, when it involves online shopping! Over these past few months we have certainly found ourselves in the endless scroll-cycle-trance when it comes to shopping. There are so many new and cool products available that seem like they will totally change our lives. The question that we have for you today is this: will any product or piece of clothing or new shiny gadget actually chan...
  16. Change the Shape In 2012 my son, Taylor Brooks and I went to a business conference in Chicago. It was here that I first learned the term the "BOP," or "Bottom of the Pyramid." Basically, when we look at the worlds’ wealth, we see that its distribution looks like this pyramid shape. According to wikipedia “The bottom of the pyramid… is the largest, but poorest socio-economic group. In global terms, this is the 2.7 billion people who live on less than $2.50 a day.” Daily two things drive me: 1. ...