Issue #20: 💝Gifts that are Giving - Part II

Radical love edition!!!

If you know me, you know I’m a huge champion of my friends. That is what this whole Substack is about, sort of. The Amity Insamity universe. I am creating and giving you the world that I want to see reflected outside of me. That also informs these gift guide choices.

Here are some of my awesome pals and the beautiful things they create that I will give to everyone on my list this season.

And some new to me brands that I’m super hype on this winter.

And a dose of giving cause we all have way too much anyway and the vulnerable are more vulnerable than ever.

💋XO Amity

💝 A VERY INSAME HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 💝

🖊️ Friend Tats with Framacho🖊️

Framacho aka Francisca has become somewhat of my life coach this year. Getting tattoos is a way I feel more connected to my body. Treat a bestie to a spiritual hardcore saying or a cute little drawing. For the tat-adverse they have cool merch designs like their iconic knit cap that I need to score or a sweatshirt.

🤝Give to Mutual Aid🤝

Friend/client Anja Tyson is a huge inspiration to me. During the pandemic, she brilliantly created a list of mutual aid organizations all in one handy guide: neversleepsnyc.wordpress.com.

Check it out for inspiration or if you need to find some help!

She also raises money for two of my favorite local organizations, Little Essentials and One Love Community Fridge. Follow her substack, her words always hit me so hard, writing about the beauty and pain of life lately in New York City. Big love.

🎨Colorful NY-made Garments🎨

I own many pieces from The Printing Block, but I always need new colorways or designs, like this “It was a all a dream” sweatshirt set or the Tupac block-printed cap.

🧴Some Extra Love for Your Skin🧴