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The Source For Beautiful Sustainable Spices

By Greer Wylder

November 14, 2021

I first discovered Burlap & Barrel spices after reading about their spices in the Wall Street Journal. The company’s mission and story are compelling. They source unique, beautiful spices for professional chefs and home cooks. They're a Public Benefit Corporation, meaning they partner directly with smallholder farmers to source spices that have never been available in the US before and help improve the livelihoods of their partner farmers. You can read more about what makes Burlap & Barrel an exceptional company, here.After reading about the company, I ordered a few spices right away and was blown away by the taste, freshness, and distinctive aroma. Burlap…

Almond Cow Sale Two Days Only Nov. 12 - 13

By Greer Wylder

November 12, 2021

Save $35 on the world’s best plant-based milk maker, the Almond Cow today until Saturday, Nov. 13 at 11:59 p.m. PST.No discount code is needed. Simply shop at almondcow.coUse any nut, seed, or grain to make homemade plant-based milk in moments. Makes 5-6 cups of fresh milk at the touch of a button. No straining. No mess. Easy cleanup. And, you’ll save money on store-bought milks.

2ND & PCH Announces Six New Tenants

By Greer Wylder

November 08, 2021

2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier open-air coastal shopping center welcomes six new tenants all of which are slated to open by the end of 2021. Having celebrated two successful years as part of the greater Long Beach community, the center continues to establish itself as a destination for national, regional and locally grown best-in-class retailers and restaurateurs as well as a desirable social hub and welcoming gathering place for all to enjoy. The latest lifestyle services, retailers, and restaurants coming to the center include: elfin — Exclusively offering boutique apparel and accessories for babies and children. Fire Wings — Wings and beer restaurant…

Luxury. Design. Art. Sustainability. All in one compact.

By Greer Wylder

November 03, 2021

Bésame Cosmetics was created by artist, cosmetic historian, and designer Gabriela Hernandez after a life-long love affair with vintage beauty. At 12, Gabriela immigrated to the U.S. from Buenos Aires, always fascinated by her grandmother’s sophisticated beauty routine.With her creative background, historical know-how, and cherished memories of her grandmother’s makeup, Gabriela finally developed the beauty brand of her dreams, filled with rich, historical details in wearable long-lasting formulas. She wanted Bésame to bring romance back into the makeup industry, allowing women to feel excited and passionate about their own beauty rituals again.Her latest collections that are all sustainably made in…

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Design SportChic

By Greer Wylder

October 29, 2021

Designed in LA, the SportsChic design ethos is Scandinavian elegant design and color that is purposely created to last for years to come. They work with environmentally-friendly vegan leather and are planning an organic cactus-based collection in 2022 manufactured in North America.Every time you swap out from bag to bag is an opportunity to misplace or lose something important. SportsChic solves that problem with one bag that organizes and simplifies every woman’s life. SportsChic Vegan Backpacks and Totes share the same innovative and useful features across size, color, and style. Whether used as a gym bag, tennis bag, yoga mat bag,…