Whenever I travel, I always purchase artisan wares to bring home as mementos. That’s why I was so excited to learn about To The Market, an e-commerce platform providing access to unique artisan wares while at the same time empowering survivors of global conflicts. Their founder, Jane Mosbacher Morris, was a classmate of mine in high school in Connecticut, and she was as impressive then as she is today (her bio – including stints at the State Department and U.S. Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues – is humbling and well worth a read)!
I know there are many different filters we can apply as we think about purchase decisions beyond value and cost – social impact, environmental impact, health impact – but personally it can be challenging to take these into account among many other competing priorities and needs! That’s why I’m so appreciative to have a curated marketplace providing access to high-quality, unique products across the categories I love to shop – home, baby, accessories, travel goods.
In addition to being inspired by the mission of TTM, I have been incredibly impressed by the quality and design of all of the purchases I’ve made to date. Today I’m sharing my favorite TTM buys, any of which would be perfect for a holiday gift! I also highly recommend checking out their Holiday Gift Guide for even more unique gifting ideas.
Baby
I have a minor obsession with elephants, and this adorable Sari Bari blanket is the perfect size to fit in our diaper bag for outings with Wyatt. I recently had an Instagram giveaway for one of these, and the response was overwhelming! It also comes in green and yellow – perfect for a baby gift!
Home
The printed bone handles on this serving set are gorgeous – they are our go-to for entertaining these days, and they would make a perfect hostess gift. I always tend to gravitate towards neutrals, and this cozy grey ombre throw looks just gorgeous. It also comes in several other lovely color combinations!
Accessories
My office environment is very casual, so I tend to wear basics (jeans, t-shirts) most days with a few accessories. I bought this tribal scarf earlier this year and I just love the print! This navy scarf also looks perfect for this season. Violet is my signature color (and BougieBuys’!) and the vintage floral fabric on this pouch is just lovely – it looks like a perfect carrying case for travel.
I hope you enjoy shopping to impact with TTM! I was so flattered to be featured in their tastemaker Stories earlier this month (link here)! Thank you TTM! As always, the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Do you have other mission-driven brands and companies that you love? Share in the comments below!