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Founder’s Diwali Picks:

I’m going to share some of my favorite Diwali gifts for this year. They are sourced from women owned small businesses, beautifully packaged so they easy to gift and the quality is beyond amazing which you will know once you experience them.

1. Diaspora Co spices
2. The Chai Box chai sachets
3. Chikka Chika fennel seeds (mint, cardamom, cinnamon)
4. Pyarful Tea Towel
5. Caftari jasmine perfume oil
6. Ehsaas candles
7. Peacock tray
8. Peacock large matchstick box

The HOLIDAY gifting season has begun. When someone mentioned that we have less than 75 days left before Christmas, my hands went into curation mode. The products are coming in, small orders are being placed and some are thinking there is still time. NOPE- not enough time. We all know that the days catch up to us, we have a lot on our plates. This is partly how SVN stared. It was an idea of “how do I help people decrease the stress of thinking about gifts but showing up with one that is thoughtfully curated and beautifully presented”.

The HOLIDAY shop is now live! Take the stress out of wrapping, thinking and shopping by connecting with me.

Diwali gift baskets do not always include sweets.

Bold, beautiful colors. Peacock and rose themed. It’s a beautiful presentation of everything Diwali is.
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There are so many times where I get the opportunity to curate one of a kind gifts for my clients. Sourcing and connecting with makers is part of how I find beautiful products that are made in small batches.

This gift box is one of one because of the perfume attar made in the perfume capital of India. The makers craft the perfume oil in extremely small batches (go back to some of my previous posts for a small intro on attars).

Curated for Diwali, this very special gift truly is an experience. Made by South Asian makers and curated by one as well. We are a community of very talented people who take pride in what we do.

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Diwali season is upon us.

Precious moments of gathering with family & friends. The exchange of gifts and celebrating a Festival of Lights.

Presenting a beautifully curated collection of gifts for Diwali.

The Viana bead has a story. It is a story of independence and acknowledgement for young women. Portugal is rich in history, art, food and culture.

* I order every product I source in extremely small batches. This green enamel gold plated over silver viana bead necklace is one and only.

Portugal was a DREAM.

On one of my many walks into Porto, I came across a piece that can be found in almost all jewelry shops. It is called the viana bead. It was purchased by young women through the money they made working on farms and selling the goods from their work. It signifies independence, security and worth. These gold beads hold meaning and are handcrafted in Portugal. Visit the website to view some of the pieces purchased.
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PORTO was a dream. A city that was busy yet quiet, a place for gatherings with amazing food and w**e, surrounded by friendly faces around each corner and scents that evoke a belly grumble even when you are not hungry as well as scents that bring you calm and joy.

We packed in a lot and really felt immersed into the culture. Of course, I brought back a few made in Portugal finds that I picked up from a small stand in the Duoro Valley during a day trip.

Hotel The Yeatman Hotel (big thank you to Marybeth Loughlin for finding this beautiful location for us).
Restaurants: Gastronomic, O Robalo, Mistu, T&C Restaurant, Rabelo (Duoro Valley), and a visit to Mercado Balhoa
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An introductory set to experience the florals of Hawaii.

These LIMITED edition mists and lotions come in beautiful glass apothecary vessels that give you a pathway into the scents that surround the island. Layering the scents will give you a long lasting stay. The scents include pikake (jasmine), pakalana (gardenia) and kupaloke (tuberose). They are all blended with other florals and fruits that are native to the area.

Purchase while they last!