New Franklin by Jess LC

Have you all seen the new Jess LC Franklin collection? I LOVE YOU is engraved in braille on small gold plated disk. I have the dream bigger from the previous collection and love it terribly. Actually I love anything Jess LC does! And did you see the new lookbook? I love that Jess uses bloggers t model and this time, 3 fabulous ladies! Crystal from Rue and Plush Palate, the cutest than ever Naomi from Rockstar Diaries and Dana from the Broke-Ass Bride.
Did you have a chance to read the new Rue? Isn't Jess's apartment beautiful?
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Any exciting plans for the weekend? I feel like... TGIF!
Enjoy!

Kenana Knitters

While on my daily browsing routine at Anthro's website some days ago I saw this expensive giraffe, I clicked and the giraffe was human sized hence the price. And I checked a bit further. It's made by the Kenana Knitters a great initiative born in rural Kenya. Kenana started in Njoro in 1998 wih the aim to help women gain some income using their kitting skills. Check out the full story here.  

They knit accessories, like gorgeous scarves, homeware and fun stuffed toys. I'd love a little giraffe! Beautiful initiative and stunning products. 

And for those interested in the marketing aspect check this document, it's fascinating.

Olivia Soaps

Pretty things should be shared, and if they smell nice even more, right? Through a comment in one of my favorites spanish blogs, Una Mosca en la Luna, I came across the Natural Soaps Olivia. Olivia are handmade soaps completely organic with natural materials like karite beurre and coconut oil. One of the things that caught my attention is that they manufacture completely unique soaps for weddings as favors. The process is completely handmade and personalised to the bride and groom tastes. Curious? check this gorgeous spanish wedding below to see the final results.

Roses for the girls, lemon for the boys. I'm seriously liking this idea!

Clare Vivier handbags

What's not to love? Fine and soft leather, simple and classic shapes, timeless beauty all in all. Clare Vivier started her business after creating her own laptop sleeve, talk about an idea! She creates most of her bags herself and all the rest is locally handmade in Burbank, LA. A Les Tropeziennes bag by CLAREVIVIER is definitely on my wish list! Fair price for a piece that will stand the time. Me want want want.

Below is Clare's studio in her LA home as seen by Jeana Sohn. If you want to see Clare's closet (WOW!) go to Jeana's blog and stay for a while, Im sure you will find something you love.