Mindful Cements

When you’re looking at home décor or planning a DIY project, it’s helpful to understand the materials you’re working with. Cement and ceramic are both popular choices because they create beautiful, durable pieces, but they are made in completely different ways. Knowing how each material works can help you decide which one fits your needs and your style.

From July 8–11, 18 of our favorite small, thoughtful brands unite across skincare, jewelry, ceramics, clothing, art, home goods, snacks, pet treats, and more—this is a celebration of the makers. The doers. The dreamers. We're not built on lightning-speed shipping to fuel billionaire wealth at the expense of workers under pressure, but one rooted in care, creativity, and connection - uplifting small-batch over mass production.

In a world obsessed with speed, multitasking, and never-ending to-do lists, it's easy to feel like life is passing us by. We're constantly plugged in, striving for more—more success, more stuff, more stimulation. But what if the key to happiness isn't in having more, but in doing less and being more present? That’s where mindfulness and simple living come together.