ust off the shores of sunny Hermosa Beach, our headquarters, sits a charming and lively small business popular among local residents. The Green Store, run by Syrian Lana Istwani, is one of the city’s most prized spots and one of the first certified Green businesses in Hermosa Beach. As a supporter of small and artisan businesses, Lana works with vendors to bring their amazing products to customers in the area.
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This year, Omar Offendum collaborates with my co-founders and I in honoring my dad’s legacy through Omar’s words and sharing the inspiration with fathers across America.
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Eid is all about love and giving - and what says Eid Mubarak more than the gift of education? We're thrilled to introduce the Mint + Laurel Artisan Fund in collaboration with edSeed.
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Last year we introduced soap samplers, giving our customers a single use soap slice from each fragrance of our Aleppo organic soaps. The samplers were intended for boutique hotels, AirBnBs and environmentally conscious frequent travelers who would enjoy high-end single use soap bars and not feel wasteful using a large bar provided by traditional hotels.
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It's not too late to place your Aleppo Soap Love Box for your Valentine order for your sweetheart, bestie or co-worker! Every purchase helps rebuild lives in Syria. Also, with Valentine's Day around the corner, we wanted to share a delicious pink drink recipe that's enjoyed throughout the Middle East. Recipe from the Edible Mosaic Cookbook.
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Last fall we threw a reception celebrating my daughter’s wedding ceremony. She wanted special favors for guests that speak to who she is; an environmentally conscious, stylish, American born young lady with ancestors from Syria and Palestine. We chose the soap samplers as a favor. They were a hit and here’s why:
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Our His + Hers Love Box is inspired by the book, The Forty Rules of Love, written by the Turkish female author Elif Shafak. A favorite here at M + L headquarters and a must read! It's a book that encourages you to transform your life and fill it with love. The Love Box comes in our two top selling soap scents and body mitt loofah. All imported from Syria.
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