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Puzzles are my favorite thing to give as a housewarming gift, or even as a birthday or an “I was thinking of you” gift, and extra extra bonus points when the puzzle features fun design or good photography. Luckily, this brand has both. (Their stop sign “DO NOT TEXT HIM” puzzle? Genius. Art.)
LETTI — a small queer, Filipino-owned business in the US — is an ode to the founder’s late lola (grandmother) who was “feisty with a whole lotta heart.” Leading with courage, grit, and vigor, LETTI wants to spread love toward marginalized communities and the planet while empower likeminded people through their craftsmanship.
Everyday Humans is a proudly WOC-owned urban beauty brand that specializes in making comfy, conscious sunscreens. Inclusivity is a must for the brand, offering a 100% zero white cast formula that suits different skin tones and addresses other skin concerns.
REEMAMI is an award-winning, Palestinian-UAE-based fashion brand that balances fun, creativity, and positivity. The brand is cutting edge in the Middle East as they tell stories that empower women, champion sustainability, showcase ethical design, and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle. Minimizing harm to the earth is an integral part of REEMAMI’s ethos, and they’ve taken considerable measures to hold themselves accountable.
nöl collective or “loom collective” is a boutique that is Palestinian through and through. From their inspiration to the hyper-local production process and ancestral techniques, every step of the process can be traced back to the Palestinian land.
Woman in Stems is a floral design studio rooted in Xira Doctor’s personal passion for flowers. As a queer Filipina born and raised in Los Angeles, Xira uses these experiences to create floral concoctions filled with beauty and wonder.