"The only thing more powerful than hate is love." - bad bunny at this year's grammy awards.

In february we honor love - in every sense of the word, a transformative power that we need in our world more than ever before. It is also black history month, in its 100th year, when we pause to reflect and celebrate black Americans who've fought for our freedom and impacted this country. As we commemorate enduring hope and grit, this work together remains important as ever. 

eat - josh pond farm blueberries is a true treasure hunter's find. one of the most indulgent host gifts that are almost too gorgeous to devour.

listen - gracie abrams and specifically her unfiltered instagram crooning that leave us floating and weak in the knees.

home - sophie lou jacobsenlighting after falling in love with her glassware it's no surprise her lighting is just as gorgeous and one of a kind with that elusive hand crafted touch that only she brings. 

read - lily king heart the loverfollows a love triangle from vivacious academic years of university through the maturity of adult growth, leaving us to wonder if love is the ultimate vessel of hope.

wear -kallmeyer reimagines everyday staples as an elevated and refined modular wardrobe for modern, empowered woman committed to equitability through social impact and responsible manufacturing. 

art -ben tuna glass artist resurrectionwho transforms burned porsches from the la fires last year with stained glass into a second life, reborn as illuminating beacons of hope.

smell -madame grey is back and nothing is better than cassandra grey returning to the driver's seat. obsessed with her latest creations:astrological candles. it's a big year for aries with neptune and saturn aligned after all. 

self care -eadem limited edition croissant au beurre lip softening balm, redefining beauty through science and inclusivity. and, we love a product that is a multi hyphenate: part lip mask, part exfoliating lip peel and a high force gloss on top. 

impact- we love soil, and we have one generation left to protect it for the future. enter thenational young farmers coalition - on a mission to give a voice to and equip young and BIPOC farmers with the tools, knowledge, and platforms to advocate for their needs, ensuring they can effectively influence policy and dismantle structural barriers.