With the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, we as most of you, were left wondering where to take our business. Life changed in a day, our kids were all of a sudden supposed to be taught by us (!!), we had a newborn, and were now working and shipping from home. Balancing everything that 2020 brought us was a true act indeed. An act that took just about everything out of me. The business naturally was the first thing to get pushed aside. I just didn't have the time or brain power to stay on top of every aspect of it, especially anything having to do with being creative.
I was so tired, I'm convinced my cells were tired.
What was stressing me out most was trying to stay relevant and creative when navigating production was an absolute nightmare, and I just wanted nothing to do with social media. While some brands pivoted into sewing face masks, I knew that just wasn't for us. What was my pivot going to be?
I thought long and hard, going back to my initial concept of what I had wanted Coveted Things to be. Originally Coveted Things was to be a sort of marketplace, or collection of all the things that we ‘coveted’. While we have built that with our own brand, I felt that now was the perfect time to expand and bring in other small brands to our site, all while helping fellow small businesses.
Today is the day!
Getting the marketplace together has been such a fun project for me. It has really sparked my otherwise diminished creative fire. I have been able to get back into that creative zone, and have not only completely re done our site, but I have been working on so many new designs that we are getting into production soon.
The marketplace has a section for everyone from babies, siblings, moms, moms to be, ladies, new parents, guys, and any other special people in your life!
We even have a new section on our site where you can purchase pre made gift boxes. The current theme is Mother's Day, but please check back often, as we plan on having many more inclusive boxes coming up.
If you don't like our pre made gift boxes, don't worry, just shop any of the categories on our site to make your own! We will make sure it is packaged up nicely.
My hope is to really turn Coveted Things into a fun place to pick out gifts for any occasion. We will still have our branded line of swaddles, crib sheets, blankets, and clothing, and will definitely be a predominately baby/ new parent site, but will also be expanding to be more inclusive to a wider range of customers.
What 2020 took away from me, the marketplace has brought back.
We are so excited about all the things we’ve got going on, and coming up.
Thank you for joining me in the pursuit of creativity, and sticking with us even when times were tough (and our instagram was super boring).
We have all collectively been through a lot this past year, it feels so good to see the sun shining again!
The birthing process is such a beautiful, raw, vulnerable time for anyone, which is why it is so important to be in the the best hands. We were treated by the most compassionate and gracious team of nurses during our births. I have always felt a special bond with Cedars-Sinai, which is why I am proud and honored to announce our newest collaboration with them.
They have been working on re-branding their labor and delivery department, and asked me to come on board for creative direction. We worked closely with their ideas and new image to create a custom organic swaddle, and re-design their 'I had my first meal at Cedars-Sinai' onesie.
The swaddles will be handed out to all families who complete their 'Baby Basics' class. You can find more information, and sign up for the class here
The onesies are given to every baby born at the hospital.
As always, thank you for letting us be a part of such a magical time in your lives. If you deliver at Cedars-Sinai, please show off those babies by tagging us @covetedthings and #CedarsBabies on social media. We cannot wait to see all of your fresh little baby bunnies!
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Click Here to listen to Daisy's LA Playlist
Name: Daisy O’Dell
Occupation: DJ, Activist, Music Supervisor, Musician, and Mother.
Website: DaisyODell.com
Children: Henry 4, Faye 11 months
Tell us about your playlist, what does LA sound like to you?
LA is eclectic, diverse, unique and expansive - to me it’s Laurel Canyon
folk; rock and roll; hipster pop; the Paisley Underground; and
gangster rap.
What brought you to LA, and how long have you been here?
Love brought me to LA from New York. I was bi-coastal for a number of years but
bought a house here in 2005.
What is your favorite LA story/ memory?
I am raising my children here so every day creates a new “favorite” LA memory. This city is rich with culture and ripe with adventure.
LA favorites
Restaurant: Hama Sushi, Sugarfish, Noshi, Bestia, Homestate, Town Pizza, Jitlada
Drink: Champagne at the Chateau Marmont
Beach: Annenberg Beach House
Park: Griffith Park
Museum: Marciano Art Foundation, MOCA, Kidspace
Way to spend a day: The Rose Bowl flee market;
a film with Cinespia at Hollywood Forever or a show
at The Hollywood Bowl
Spot in the entire city: My garden
East or West of the 405? EAST
Why do you love LA? See above.
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Thank you for your support!
Xx
Meridith
]]>Vivian Goldie Layne came into this world 11 days late (exactly like her older sister) on January 15, 2014 8:34 am weighing in at 8 lbs 14 oz/ 23" long. We are so in love and already cannot imagine our life without her.
]]>Check out her birth story here. It brought tears to my eyes, recalling wonderful memories from Stella's birth. I cannot wait for the upcoming birth of 'Birdie', we are only a little over two weeks away from the due date. These pictures made my heart melt, I just want to hold and kiss my little baby Bird. Soon...
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Go on Instagram and follow @CovetedThings and @Stone_Fox_Bride
Tag and new picture of how shit is getting real in your life #SFBCovetRealness
Four winners will be chosen on 12.20
Good Luck!
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