Probably like you, I've been feeling a pull towards something different lately. Something outside of the digital noise and the relentless algorithms reminding us that what we have is never quite enough.

Choosing to move back to my hometown this summer forced me to look a lot closer at the Great Lakes and the surrounding region that I call home.

Over the last few months I’ve been quietly gathering a small handful of independent makers, creatives, and curators that help define this place - starting with Pittsburgh, the city I called home for the past 23 years.

This holiday season, I am sharing a highly curated, playful gift guide that offers a new lens for gifting. From the objects you keep, to the moments you share, and the milestones you celebrate.

Consider this a preview of what is to come.

An invitation to opt out of the default and return to the neighborhood.