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2019 Holiday Gift Guide

by katy on Dec 6, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide — Yes, it’s that time of the year. The time when we put together a list of local finds that anyone would love to receive. Not only are they made with love, but these gifts support local businesses — and THAT is what truly matters.

From local art and wearables from artisans in the area to sweet treats that will win anyone over, it’s time to check out what we have in store for you.

Sure, there are paintings and photographs, but this year, let’s go a little non-traditional. It’s time to check out local artist, Alejandra Franky of Paper Point. She produces decorative handmade frames and seasonal cards made with the quilling technique and they’re perfect for sending out to your friends or family or hanging in your living room.

We met Lisa Ruiz from Stellated Studio at our last night market, and we’ve been just a little bit obsessed ever since. She designs a line of beautiful, handcrafted, sterling silver jewelry pieces in Miami — and trust us, you’ll want all of them; instagram.com/stellatedstudio/

No outfit is complete without the right bag. Am I right or am I right? — and no shopping trip is complete without a visit to susisusi.com, a company that gives artisan women of Equador a means to share their culture.

Gifting one of their straw bags will not only bring some color to the perfect outfit, but it will support these artisan women, who make these bags entirely by hand.

For that health-conscious friend who knows that what you put on your body is as important as what you consume, it’s time to take a look at Red Panda Naturals. Red Panda Naturals makes soaps, soy candles, herbal bath teas, sea sponges and natural luffas with no preservatives, no phthalates and no artificial dyes. One of our favorites, for a holiday gift, is the Rose Petal bar of soap made with rose clay; facebook.com/redpandanaturals/

When I first met Glo, who is a member here at Social House, I knew her as a brilliant kitchen designer, who owns the company ArtFul Kitchens, but soon learned of her love for watercolor. She has created a line of abstract watercolor paintings that have been inspired by her travels throughout Florida and beyond that present a feeling of calmness and zen. Gloria Sollecito

For more holiday gift ideas, we invite you to our Holiday Night Market taking place on December 14. During this event, you’ll not only find ALL of these gifts, but you’ll find more gift ideas from locals artists in the area.

Behind the Business with Wendy Lyon of The Daily Strategist

by katy on Oct 14, 2019

in Behind the Business

Money Mindset Coach, Wendy Lyon of The Daily Strategist, is on a mission to make women good at money. Listen in as Wendy and podcast host Tiffany Lanier discuss what money mindset is, the stories that we carry around money and why it’s important to create a healthy mindset around money to prosper in life and business.

Social House presents “Behind the Business,” a Live Interview series for Entrepreneurs and Creatives hosted by Tiffany Lanier. Each month we’ll interview a local entrepreneur and peel back the layers of what’s behind their entrepreneurial journey, brand, and lifestyle. Our goal is to inspire, empower, and support (both emerging and established) entrepreneurs and creatives as they pursue their visionary work.

Behind the Business with Peter Meyerhoefer

by katy on Sep 11, 2019

in Behind the Business

Peter Meyerhoefer: Resiliency through Career Transitions

Going through career transitions can be tough but it’s our ability to bounce back and keep moving forward that keeps us in the game. This month’s guest, Peter Meyerhoefer — realtor now, but once an art gallery owner, interior designer, and financial planner — has managed to explore his passions and make money no matter what the wind brought his way. Join the conversation between housemate Glo Sollecito (stepping in for Tiffany) as she learns more about Peter’s story and how his business transitions became his exploratory superpower.

If you liked this episode of Behind the Business, be sure to check out our other episodes at socialhouselw.com/blog or sign up to follow our podcast.

Behind the Business with Alyson Seligman

by katy on Jul 23, 2019

in Behind the Business

Do you know what’s great about Social House? Well, there are many things, of course, but one thing that I absolutely love is how inspired I feel when I leave. While this happens pretty much every day, I get a large dose of inspiration when we host our Behind the Business Podcast — and this month was no different, as we hosted special guest Alyson Seligman.

Some people know Alyson Seligman as a blogger, brand builder and the owner of SBS Agency, but she is so much more than that. She’s also a motivational and personal growth speaker, works to empower women and is a true powerhouse.

During this episode of Behind the Business, Alyson shares with us details on her life as an entrepreneur (she appears to never miss a beat); how she keeps going after facing life-changing obstacles; and the importance of being authentic in both business and her personal life.

If you want something, start something. If you feel this fire inside of you, you just have to put it out there. ~Alyson Seligman

So listen in to Behind the Business with Alyson Seligman — and if you like what you hear, head on over to her blog The Modern Savvy (and don’t leave without reading her vent sesh column).

If you liked this episode of Behind the Business, be sure to check out our other episodes at socialhouselw.com/blog or sign up to follow our podcast.

Behind the Business with Jules Aron

by katy on Jul 1, 2019

in Behind the Business

On episode 4 of Behind the Business, we interviewed Jules Aron, a holistic health and wellness coach, and green lifestyle expert. She is deeply passionate about a healthy, wholesome lifestyle that includes delicious and nutritious foods that fuel the body, mind and spirit and is the author of a variety of books including Zen and Tonic: Savory and Fresh Cocktails for the Enlightened Drinker and Nourish and Glow, Naturally Beautifying Foods and Elixirs.

Although Jules Aron is on a clear path now, it wasn’t always that way — and in this episode, she shares with us her journey from working for magazines in New York to coming up with the idea for her first book, Zen & Tonic. Along this path, Jules realized that she needed to be authentic — on her career path, to herself and furthermore, on social media. “I have to be true to myself. I will never post anything that doesn’t feel authentic.”

Jules also shared what it took for her to find clarity in her life — and spoke about the importance of showing up, planning ahead and the steps she took to publish not one, but four award-winning books. Going back to being authentic in your business, Jules left us with this — “Just don’t lose yourself. Stay true to yourself — and ask yourself How do you stay authentic through the process?”