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VIOLA  RATCLIFFE WHAT YOU DO: I am the program manager for Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, a mom to my two amazing daughters Amina; age 3 and Emma 4 months, and I am married to my awesome husband Chris. I am also the creator of Elynn&Rose, which is my collection of handcrafted decor and accessories that I design and paint by hand. You can find me online on Etsy and my website elynnandrose.com. DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: My personal style is comfortable with a little fun. I like to wear clothes that show my personality, while also being functional enough to chase a 3 year old in. I love to support brands and businesses that I believe in and I love to shop locally. A BIT MORE: I am a huge sports fan, love college football (Roll Tide!), love being outdoors hiking, gardening, ECT. I love to travel and it is a goal to add more stamps to my passport in the 2020's. A good day for me is hanging out with my kids and having friends over in the evening for a backyard bbq. Words of advice to anyone trying to establish themselves in a job/ career; don't let anyone discourage you from your passion, if you want something bad enough and are willing to work for it you will find success. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there, you will make mistakes, you may even fail a time or two but you will be better because of it. OKAY, LAST THING, WORDS TO LIVE BY: “Proceed and Be Bold." I have this in a print by Amos Kennedy and it is my mantra. It hangs by my front door as a reminder to "proceed and be bold" in every step of my life. shop viola's favorites

black HERstory february is dedicated to celebrating and commemorating the long, complicated history of black America. at basic., we own and embrace our responsibility to do better and be better.  In an effort to elevate and support underrepresented, marginalized voices, we’ll be highlighting ONLY people of color this month.  read more black herstory in january of 2020, we hosted a celebration of some of the Black womxn in basic.’s universe that we admire and respect. Black womxn have been paving the road for centuries (rarely receiving due credit), and we wanted to say thank you in a real way. because covid wasn’t on the radar yet, 20ish of us sipped bubbles and laughed and played dress up and took pictures together. we were fully present, and we took our time soaking in the magic of the afternoon. to witness all that strength and beauty and intelligence and POWER and JOY— it still takes my breath away. since that day, coronavirus, the murder of george floyd, protests, georgia, and a South Asian + Black WOMAN have changed the future for generations to come. it’s been a dang YEAR, y’all. so for the next few weeks, we’re going to circle back up with our friends and share their thoughts on it. while society designates a month to honor Black history, the reality is that Black history is in OUR past, it’s (in the making) in OUR present, and it’s an integral part of OUR future. the sooner we all begin to honor the incomparable value that it weaves into our world, the better. wishing an enlightening and impactful february to everyone. the more you know: rosa parks in collaboration with alabama chanin, we’ve been working on ways to help our community have the hard talks. these responsibly-made, 100% organic cotton tees handpainted in florence, alabama are a part of a limited series designed with civil discourse in mind. words have power and meaning, and we believe they can be used to help change the landscape of our home. in 1955, 7053 was the number that sparked a revolution. in 2020, we hope it sparks a conversation. 100% of the profits from this release will be donated to the equal justice initiative in honor of rosa parks and jeremiah reeves. read more meet our friends BRIDGET ELIZABET HARRIS I am a litigation attorney which means that I try cases for a living. I guess you could say the courtroom is my adult playground. I graduated from The University of Alabama School of Law in 2017 (Roll Tide!) and started working at a defense litigation boutique in Birmingham, Alabama shortly thereafter.Monday through Friday you can generally catch me in a suit and heels (chunk heels to be exact – heels HURT). Other than that, I’m pretty quirky. shop small

5 things to swap in 2021  so you've made a resolution to become more sustainable - we're here to help guide you! here are five quick swaps to make in 2021 to lead you to a more sustainable way of life. shop sustainably 1. dryer balls provide static reduction, softness, and faster drying times. dryer balls last for around 1,000 loads, and that is kind of a big deal considering the average family washes at least 300 loads of laundry a year. 2. reusable bags are a no brainer, my friends, but fun fact: single use plastic bags take 500+ years to degrade in a landfill (like, WHAT?!). 3. approximately 17 million tons of american textile waste was sent to landfills during 2018. the best practice would be to donate directly to schools, places of worship, homeless shelters, community outreach centers, and friends. 4. besides the notable fact that these cups are reusable (which means more money in your pocket and more smiles from mother earth) they are also better for your vagina. they won’t dry you out, aren’t associated with toxic shock syndrome, and decrease odor. 5. bar soap is for the cool kids. bar soap uses less packaging and takes less water to produce, and they are generally made from a combination of fat/ oil, water, and alkali. alternatively, liquid soap is typically made of a synthetic detergent derived from chemical compounds.. shop ethically + sustainably the team at basic. sources ethically-made garments from emerging and established independent designers. we only partner with brands that disclose their production processes + work within transparent supply chains. read more shop sustainable + ethical products