I first met Khasar Sandag, an incredibly talented photographer, in Mongolia in July 2014. When we were lucky enough to reconnect in Bali this past December, I gave him some LOVE bracelets. Khasar spent the next few months roaming the Mongolian steppes, gifting LOVE bracelets to his portrait subjects along the way. Here is his […]
As a tiny toddler I used to sit on his foot and wrap myself around his leg like a Koala bear and he would walk me around like that – my mode of transportation. One day at Disneyland, amongst the many visitors in line, I saw a leg attached to shoe that looked my dad’s […]
I first traveled to Bali 16 years ago, and fell in love with its feminine energy, beautiful landscape, and kind people. With healthy eating options aplenty, yoga and outdoor activities, tropical sunshine, and expat entrepreneur scene, I knew it was my paradise on Earth. In 2015, I waved goodbye to the concrete jungle of New York, […]
We loved reading all the definitions that came in when we asked you this question… Here are some of our favorite responses: “Love is unconditional, the deepest feeling, selflessness, willing to do anything without a thought. Compassion, understanding, its able to forgive and not hold on to anger and it’s a promise. It surpasses all […]
If you think about it, flower children aren’t all that different from your bearded, matcha-latte-drinking hipster — even the hippie aesthetic and hipster style have a lot in common. Here’s what’s changed (and stayed the same!) in the 50 years since the free love hippies ruled the Summer of Love. Movie Tickets: Then – A movie […]
At our core, we’ve always believed that love is love is love. That’s why we’re thrilled to celebrate Pride Month, and all of the forward strides the LGBTQ movement has made in the name of love. Here’s how we’ll be honoring this momentous occasion. Looking Back (We’ve come a long way, baby.): We’re taking time this […]
Kenya is known for its outstanding safaris, but take it from Chrissie: This beautiful country has even more to offer. Her five travel tips will satisfy your wanderlust and have you feeling like a local in no time. — To Stay: Sleep in contemporary comfort at the Tribe Hotel, and shop for locally made goods […]
Guest post by Suzannah Breglio. I’ve known Suzannah for 17 years. We worked together at my first job out of college in the concept design office at Abercrombie and Fitch in NYC. Love how the Love Is Project has come full circle and brought us back together. Suz is contributing her time fielding customer services […]
Our Story of Love As we expanded our bracelet production, we headed to the exotic island of Bali, known for its rich and vibrant history in textiles & craftsmanship. Our story love continues to thread around the world, and we carefully incorporate symbolic design elements from Kenya into the new Bali bracelets. Silver Story The […]
Where It Began I was so happy that my visit to Kenya coincided with Valentine’s Day. No better way to celebrate the Love Is Project as a new brand from where it all began! Maai Mahiu I visited Maai Mahiu, the headquarters of the Mailika mums in their new sewing factory and reconnect with old […]