gifts of friendship

 

Starting a business is no small task, especially in our current Covid-crazy world, but, I have a few friends who, nevertheless, are making it happen, and I want to get them on your radar during this gift-giving season! Let's start with the fun and colorful Overunder snorkeling masks (pictured above) that are designed to fit kids and adults. Launched by a Honolulu-based ocean-adventuring couple, this line of masks, goggles and snorkels are leak-proof, easy to adjust and Instagram-friendly! In addition, there is my daily jumble of jewels, below, all designed by my friends Jane Mayle (who also made my blouse), Thatch Jewelry, Jade Trau and Jenna Blake. Another close LA-based friend Nyakio Greico recently debuted Thirteen Lune, the first-of-its-kind truly inclusive beauty e-commerce platform. Kym Gold, co-founder of True Religion Jeans, recently unveiled Style Union Home, a stunning tabletop ceramics line (below) that will instantly spruce up your dinner table or bookshelves. Meanwhile, my Minneapolis-based girls at Mille whip up the cutest, throw-on-and-go dresses, all under $300 (last pic)--I'm obsessed! For the guys in your life who love to grill, gift them a GrillKilt, a handy dandy apron-meets-tool belt that holds grilling accessories--and, I promise you, will spice up his BBQ game (use the code le catch to receive 15% off, your welcome)! Go, small businesses!