Honoring the Day of the Dead as we gather in different ways.

This message is so important now, especially as so many people can’t see family with the current restrictions. And many others have even lost their loved ones this year.

I loved the colorful Pixar movie,Coco. Aside from its powerful message, the painted animated animals became the inspiration for ourfirst collection from Mexico.

Cocowas inspired by the work of Edgar Fabian Ortega and his cousins Citlali and Vero. Together, they run a third-generation workshop called “Una Inspiración de mi Vida” (inspiration of my life) in San Martín, Tilcajete. This historic home of theAlebrijeartisans is known for fantastical figures and dream-like designs that take their influence in part from Zapateco culture.

One of my favorite quotes fromCococomes from the character Abuelita: 

“Día de Muertos has begun! It's the one night of the year our ancestors can come visit us." 

No pandemic can take this away from us. 

Today, on this Día de Muertos, we’ll adapt and gather in new and different ways to remember those friends and family we have lost. Check out this post from Porch with tips on how to celebrate Día de Muertos at home.

As Héctor said inCoco, “Our memories, they have to be passed down by those who knew us in life – in the stories they tell about us.” 

I plan on telling family stories until I no longer can.

How do you honor your loved ones gone from this world?

Check out the vibrant pieces of theMexico collection inspired byCocoand the work of Edgar Fabian Ortega and his cousins. 

Pick up something that reminds you of loved ones lost. Let it warm your heart with memories of them whenever you wear it. 

And, don’t forget today is the last day of the LOVE U BOO sale! Use discount code LOVEUBOO for 20% offstorewide!