Top 100 Shops 2014!

Still catching my breath... so beyond honored to have been chosen as one of the Top 100 Shops 2014 by the SF Chronicle.  The story was featured in the Sunday Style section; we were nominated by taste-maker and author of This is Oakland book Melissa Davis.  I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful it feels to be recognized in this way.

It is also so lovely to see all the traction in Oakland.  I love this city, with all it's complexity and layers and I am so proud to call it my home both personally and professionally.

Thank you to everyone who has been supporting us over the years-- my little dream is nothing without the community of people who appreciate and love what we are doing, not to mention our bad-ass team-- Christina and Solee I'm talking to you!

Thank you!  So full!

In celebration, we are offering a 10% discount through October for those on our email list.


High-five everybody!

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Marriage Equality // Elena and Marlene

My dear friends Marlene and Elena were featured in this beautiful video story in the SF Chronicle about their lives together, I just teared up watching the two of them so I had to share with you all.  Marlene was one of my studio mates at The Hive, I met her right when I was really digging in and starting Kate Ellen Metals.  She was always an incredible bright light and positive, encouraging friend to have nearby.  When she and Elena decided to adopt, I held my breath with them through the long and emotional ups and downs of waiting for their baby to come to them.  When Nia finally arrived, it was beyond magical.  And that girl is LOVED.

The Supreme Court is expected to hand down a decision in the next week or so that has the potential to legalize gay marriage [here is Washington Post article about what is at stake].  I am holding my breath with the now majority of Americans who believe that same-sex marriage should be legal.  It is about love, equality, and what is just plain right. And it's about time.

Enjoy this lovely video; let's hold our breath together as this important moment in history approaches.  May love prevail!

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