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  • Our Momma Love Cardigan!

    Our Momma Love Cardigan!

    April 2020

    Being a mom has taken on a whole new meaning in the time of COVID-19. Like many moms I know right now, I'm wearing more hats around here than usual....

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  • Rachelle's Reading List 4/10

    Rachelle's Reading List 4/10

    April 2020

    Here are some things I've been up to in isolation: Making homemade face masks! We received almost 5,000 face masks from you all and have sent them out to: Jamaica...

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  • I ❤ NY

    I ❤ NY

    April 2020

    Who else got emotional while watching Governor Cuomo's speech on his love of NYC? Here, the transcript for those of you who may have missed it: "New York loves all...

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  • Our Embroidery Workshops Are Now Digital!

    Our Embroidery Workshops Are Now Digital!

    March 2020

    Since starting our in-person workshops in NYC about a year ago, we have been asked almost daily to offer up the classes online. And, well, I guess there's nothing like...

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  • Rachelle's Reading List 3/11

    Rachelle's Reading List 3/11

    March 2020

    Stuck at home like me? Here are some things to get you through (I made this one extra long for you social distancers today!)I'm Reading: that time Nancy Meyers wrote a NYTimes...

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  • What I've Learned in Quarantine...

    What I've Learned in Quarantine...

    March 2020

    The coronavirus officially became a world wide pandemic. It's been a robust reminder of our connection to each other, independent of socioeconomic status, race or nationality. Pandemics like this teach...

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  • We've Got This & So Do You!

    We've Got This & So Do You!

    March 2020

    As part of our International Women's Day celebration, we are launching our second bag with MZ Wallace. 100% of the proceeds go to She Should Run, an organization dear to my...

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  • Introducing LF Bath!

    Introducing LF Bath!

    February 2020

    After almost a decade as just a thought in my mind, we are finally soft launching a product line that we have been diligently working on for four years straight....

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  • One Giant Leap For #MeToo

    One Giant Leap For #MeToo

    February 2020

    I have to admit I was relieved and pleasantly surprised by the news that Harvey Weinstein was officially held accountable for the violence he has been perpetrating against countless women...

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  • Rachelle's Reading List 2/19

    Rachelle's Reading List 2/19

    February 2020

    Here's what else I've been into recently: First, I was incredibly excited to see Lupita rocking her LF "Harriet" sweater with Oprah on her vision tour (left). "You don't get...

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  • Meet The Ultimate Statement Accessory

    Meet The Ultimate Statement Accessory

    February 2020

    I truly believe that this election year is the most important of our lifetimes so far. And, I'm unapologetic in vocalizing my disgust with our current President. To me, giving...

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  • You'll Want To Live In Our New PJs

    You'll Want To Live In Our New PJs

    February 2020

    Is there anything more exciting than a classic pair of pajamas? Whether you're stumbling home after a torturously long day at work, or stumbling home after a particularly fun night...

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