On December 19, 2023, Barbara A. Tahhan-Petrella passed away after a long struggle with cancer. Barbara was an important figure in gh team member, Ciara's, life - mother to her longtime partner, Jenna, and "Glama" to Sky and Moose, their two dogs. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made in Barbara's name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Dear Jack Foundation. We were not familiar with the Dear Jack Foundation and after learning more about their work providing impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their...

Despite being "the nicest place I've ever worked" (not our words, ripped right out of a resignation letter), sometimes life gets overwhelming and a team member heads off to explore what's next on their creative journey. Plus, with growth comes the need for more team support. So we've got some positions to fill, helping in-store and behind the scenes making sure everyone who visits us has our attention. And everyone who shops online gets their order packed and shipped in a timely manner, too. Perhaps that's where YOU come in? But before you email us a copy of your resume...

How is it a new year?!? Even as we consider our annual purge of things we don't need/want we also are spending a little time reflecting on the things that we do need in the coming year. Like more community building. And more social justice. And more celebrating the wins. In 2023 we donated over $14K to nonprofits and mutual aid funds doing essential work in the community. That's 20% more than we raised from We Care Wednesday in 2022! Thank you to everyone that shopped with intention on Wednesdays, who shared the We Care Wednesday initiative with other organizations,...

Remember when Twitter was *the place* to find out if you'd just experienced an earthquake or if there was a flyover to open Fenway Park but you were the last to know? It was also a place where you could find people doing really amazing work and writing about it. We connected with artists and craftspeople all over the world, we joined conversations about public transit and affordable housing, and we went viral for an evening for using swear words while discussing the Vice Presidential debates. It's also where we found invaluable resources in 2020 and until that very rich...

Knitting pattern designer and educator, Tiffany Wong, reached out to us to inquire about any available We Care Wednesday spots for the fall of 2023. Tiffany is a Board Member at the YWCA Cambridge and wrote not only an educational but moving post honoring AANHPI Heritage Month this past May, highlighting the YWCA Cambridge Executive Director, Cassandra Ling and Advocacy and Youth Leadership Manager, Puja Kranz-Howe.     YWCA Cambridge is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Their mission resonates with us and we are honored to be supporting them through...