When it comes to gift-giving, I try to seek out handmade goods crafted by independent artists and designers. There are so many beautifully handcrafted products available online nowadays — if you know where to look.
I received an email this week announcing that Umba Box, a monthly subscription box of handmade goods, is now simply Umba. I’m intrigued by the rebrand. Rather than becoming yet another online marketplace, Umba is focusing on creating a two-sided equation of empowerment: artists can market their products and sell directly to consumers, and Umbassadors (independent consultants) can earn money by hosting online and in-home trunk shows.
Umba’s inaugural collection features hand-selected products reminiscent of cozy fall weekends with the people you love the most. You’ll find wooden toy cameras for your pint-sized photographer, beard oil for your scruffy-faced man, and leather pouches for yourself (or me!).
And here are a couple more links to explore…
From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to scary haunted houses, here’s a running list of Halloween activities in Omaha.
I never did buy that gemstone print for my office (I procrastinated and missed the sale!), so I might have to get this 2014 gem and mineral calendar instead.
My inbox gives me agita, does yours? Here are 7 ways to handle your email more effectively.
One of my favorite people to follow on Twitter, Abby Gardner, is now writing about fashion and beauty for xojane.com. Check her out.
I love Emily Henderson’s style, from the rooms she decorates to the outfits she wears. Here’s how to get her maternity look.
Which makes you more creative — coffee or beer?
And a HUGE congratulations to Lexy, who gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Wednesday!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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