Friends of Spicy

So, here we are with our new Blog. Everyone said we need to blog, so blog we will. This will be one way to keep you, our beloved customers in our circle of friends. We are lucky to have a circle of friends who includes people with integrity and big ideas about living life gracefully. Who will you hear from in this blog? Erin Hawk, Kari Way, Jennifer Miller, Molly Halterman and Lindsy Richards - our so cal friends from the skateboarding world. They are they kind of women that you meet and think - amazing! I met Erin 5 years ago - we formed an instant bond. Today, as I spoke with her about a personal ethical dilema she said - "you know why we are such good friends - integrity and deeply felt emotions". I agree, Erin, I know few people that feel as deeply as you and give as abundantly as you. But, I'd take it a step further and say that openness, honesty and your willingness to stand up for what is right is what sets you apart. Erin and I have this saying - "I'm so tired of people behaving badly". I love this. And, I love that Erin has introduced me to some of her very cool, very real friends. One of our favorite words is authentic. These women reign in this realm. They are incredible human beings and I love that they recognize that Spicy has heart and soul!

The first time I ever worked with Kari Way she was organizing a benefit for victims of hurricane Katrina. She was floating around her eco-friendly (amazing) house on her cell phone ethereally requesting silent auction items from actions sports heavyweights. Her strength and clarity blew me away. I hadn't seen her in years when she came it to see Spicy with her newborn baby, Rumi. Yes, she named her baby Rumi - THE most inspirational poet of ANY century. If you don't know Rumi's work - you should. I discovered him sitting in the quiet room at Miraval - THE best spa in the world. It was the only book on the room. Presumably, the only book on the planet worth reading if you are recovering from a ninety minute auyrvedic massage. Back to Kari. She's a natural mother - nursing Rumi at the office, gracefully while she reviews our product. Jennifer Miller is a creative genius. She's raised two teenage boys while becoming a sought-after photographer. She volunteers her time with homeless women, and did I mention - she looks 22? Molly Halterman was pregnant the first time I met her. We sat next to each other at Erin's surprise birthday party. Even though she was about ready to give birth, she kindly engaged the new girl at the table - me. Molly arrived at the office recently with Jasper (2). His lunch was neatly packed in a beautiful basket, carrots, cashews and celery in individual stainless steel cups all perfectly blanketed in a cotton plaid napkin. No happy meals here! I've been trying so hard to eliminate plastic, eat organic and educate my kids on these issues - Molly is inspirational! Lindsy Richards is one of those women that you see and cannot stop thinking about how beautiful she is. She is kind and gracious and so natural with this radiant energy. Again, it could be the yoga, but I think it's something deeper. She apparently married Todd in the ocean, surrounded by her closest friends. . . on a surfboard. We look forward to hearing from these amazing, authentic women on our blog!

Spicy comes from Eliana Stefani's very deep desire to impact the world thoughtfully. I feel honored to be part of her mission. The universe brought us together, and I am so thankful for that! As a designer in Brazil she experienced the best and the worst of people. After traveling the world and settling in Bali Eliana found herself searching for a way to design clothes that fit her personal sensibility. Her creation of Spicy does just that - she says that she puts love in the clothes. I believe it.

Who am I? A very fortunate woman who has found some new people to share a common goal with. Enjoy life, be considerate, respect the earth, respect the people around you and rid yourself of "people behaving badly."

Peace,

Nedra