Recommendation Link Index
“To live as an artist is a way of being in the world, a way of perceiving, a practice of paying attention, refining our sensitivity to tune into the more subtle notes, looking for what draws us in and what pushes us away, noticing what feeling tones arise and where they lead. A tuned choice by a tuned choice, your entire life is a form of self expression. You exist as a creative being in a creative universe, a singular work of art.”
-Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Not only are we molding and curating our lives with each purchase we make, but we also get to be a part of the creative process with each person we support. I’m working hard to make choices to support healthful, natural, local, ethical and sustainable and these are people and brands I own, cherish and trust. I thank each one for contributing to creating my life’s work of art.
Clothing
100% Natural & Local to the Designer
Herderin
Elizabeth Suzann
Jesse Kamm
Smile Bra & Low Rise Undies by Pansy
100% Natural & Mostly Local to the Designer
Telleson
100% Natural & Local to the Designer on Individual Designs
Barrel Pant - Micaela Greg
Citric Orange Ava Dress - Datura
Ruby Red Kimono Dress - Datura
White Heavy Linen Ren Shirt - Datura
Denim, Bottoms & Tops - Imogene + Willie
Loose Fit Firm Duck Double-Front Utility Work Pant - Carhartt (Carhartt is outsourcing a majority of their clothing, but I found a pair of these that were made in the US, so check the tags at your local work store to make sure).
Women’s Wool Jac-Shirt - Filson (the wool line of Filson is still made in the US)
At Least 92% Natural & Local to the Designer
Highrise Undies and Wide Strap Bras - ARQ (taking a pause, but worth a follow just in case they come back)
Organic Cotton Sweats, Leggings & Sports Bras - Mate the Label
Hemp + Organic Cotton Swimwear by Natasha Tonić
Accessories
Jewelry
Kristen Elspeth (the link to her website no longer works, but online searches sometimes bring up her designs for sale)
Glasses
Oliver Peoples made in Italy and Japan
Hats
Palm Leaf Hats by West Perro
Body & Bath
Lipgloss
Organic Shea Butter Lip Balm - Evanhealy Whipped Shea Butter for Lips
Deoderant
100% Natural, Vegan Mood Deodorant - Coconut Matter
Soaps, Shampoos & Conditioners
100% Natural, Vegan Bar Soap - Binu Binu
Vegan, Fragrance Free, US Made Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash & Lotion - Dessert Essence
Teeth
Vegan, Plastic Free Dental Floss - Huppy
For the Home
Bedroom
The Original Queen Anne 100% Down Pillows
Organic Cotton Down Duvet Insert - Coyuchi
Organic Washable Wool Comforter, Light - Woolroom
100% Natural, Deluxe Woolly Mattress - Woolroom
Bath & Kitchen
California Grown, Climate Benneficial Wool Sponges - Full Circle Wool
Temescal Towels - Coyuchi
Art & Decor
Ceramic Sculptures & Vases - Oatmeal Shop
Ceramic & Natural Fiber Wall Hangings - West Perro
Hand-cut Paper Art - Revivalist South
Candles
Natural Wax Candles - Tatine
American Grown Soy Wax Candles - Lakebound Candle Company
Shops & Boutiques
Favorite Shops for more Natural and Local Designs
Mabo Shop - Salt Lake City, UT - In-Person & Online
The General Store - Los Angeles, CA - In-Person & Online
Reliquary - San Francisco, CA In-Person & Online
Sojourn - Sawyer, MI In-Person
Shiprock - Santa Fe, NM - Best In-Person but Online works too
The Willow Shop - Chesterton, IN - In-Person
Material Wit - Orcas Island, WA - In-Person & Online
Today Clothing - Ann Arbor, MI - In-Person & Online
Manna Shop - Coeur d’Alene, ID - In-Person & Online
Robin Richman - Chicago, IL - In-Person & Online
Society - Valparaiso, IN - In-Person (In-Person)
To Eat & Drink
Restaurants
Nobu - Chicago, IL
Magpie - Sacramento, CA
Kingfish - Orcas Island, WA
Coffee Shops
Temple Coffee - Sacramento, CA
Tuesdays in Marietta - Marietta, GA
Teas & Coffee Alternatives
Rishi Tea
Mud/WTR
Bakeries & Chocolatiers
Faria Bakery - Sacramento, CA
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates - Sacramento, CA
Sweet Cake Bake Shop Co - Bountiful, UT
Rest & Relaxation
Hotels
Hotel de Nell - Paris, France
Bacara - Santa Barbara, CA
Hana Maui Resort - Hana, HI
AirBnB’s
Stowe Country Cape - Stowe, VT
Reading, Listening & Watching
Books
Health & Healing - Medical Medium
Cooking - Vegan at Home
Meditation & Healing - Becoming Supernatural
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg
Monocle Travel Guides - The best travel books we’ve found and we buy one whenever we go to a new city
Podcasts
Science-based Health - The Huberman Lab
Movies & Documentaries
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