Intentional & Bohemian Jewels for the Vibrant Free Spirit
At Malabella our muses are our source of inspiration, a wellspring for us to create a collection that represents and carries the stories and intentions we infuse into the jewels. Often times we wait to finalize designs until we’ve found our perfect muse and add pieces and edits that we believe our muse would wear […]
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At Malabella our muses are our source of inspiration, a wellspring for us to create a collection that represents and carries the stories and intentions we infuse into the jewels. Often times we wait to finalize designs until we’ve found our perfect muse and add pieces and edits that we believe our muse would wear […]
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As the rollercoaster of 2020 finally comes to an end, it’s safe to say that anything will be better than this year. After such a confusing and uncertain year, we’ll soon be graced with a fresh start in 2021. These cards are here to give a heads up as to what you can expect for […]
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Embroidery hoops are most commonly used to hold a fabric in place while you hand stitch a desired embroidery pattern. Beyond this, they can be used in many different fun crafts! We will be using embroidery hoops to make either a large Christmas wreath or a small ornament, the choice is yours! Step 1: Pick […]
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Embody feels like a personal journal entry for 2020 ~ when it came time for me to design a holiday collection I sat down and reflected on a wild year 2020 has been, for everyone, and asked myself after all this time, what do I have to offer? I felt striped down, vulnerable, exhausted, yet proud of […]
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There’s a big focus on Spring Cleaning each year—you’re supposed to rid your home, and your life, of anything and everything that’s taking up too much space. While I love, love, love me a good purge, what I really adore is organizing and cherishing the things that do bring me joy. There is a special […]
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If you’ve been personally attacked by Mercury’s retrograde, same. Thankfully the chaos of this all comes to an end on November 3rd (ironic, right?) While things may be calming down, these tarot cards share further insight to what we can expect this month to hold. Card 1: Theme for the month Ten of Wands shows […]
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Samhain is an ancient pagan tradition that has been celebrated for centuries. Meaning “Summer’s End” and pronounced “saah-ween,” Samhain is recognized at the end of harvest and the start of the coldest half of the year. For many, it’s the beginning of the spiritual new year—a time to focus on mourning and communicating with the […]
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We all consume cannabis in different ways and for different reasons, but one thing should remain the same: We’re consuming this magical plant with mindful intention. If I had to choose, I’d say I most prefer smoking joints. They’re classic, easy, and I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing quite like sitting down after […]
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As we entered October under a full moon, it’s no question that this month will be full of energy and change. As full moons evoke new beginnings, this time offers us a chance to leave the negativity from last month behind and embark on positive change. Here’s what tarot cards predicted for what lies ahead […]
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Many of us have been trained by society to always think rationally. If there’s a problem, usually we look to logical solutions. Rarely do people rely solely on their inner voice to make decisions. But why not? That voice is more than just a gut feeling—that’s your intuition speaking. Have you ever had those moments […]
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Let’s be real – 2020 has been rough and it’s all everyone talks about. So I’ll keep it short – in addition to a pandemic, racial violence, political turmoil, and environmental breakdown my personal life has been completely shaken with a family loss. Our entire lives flipped upside down this spring and it catapulted us […]
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I can’t believe it’s been a year since the MB team took a tiny idea to celebrate 5 years in business and expanded it into a full on barn takeover-soirée: complete with a surprise fashion show, the launch of Rainbow (our biggest collection ever), delicious food, home-crafted cocktails, a band, a DJ, and some of […]
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When you think of exfoliation, what comes to mind first? Probably scrubbing a gritty product into your skin to physically remove the top layer of your skin. The skin on your face is so delicate, and most of the time, physical exfoliants aren’t gentle enough and can even create micro tears on your face. Chemical […]
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I’m an advocate for therapy and have been since I first started seeing a mental health professional when I was sixteen. I personally suffer from several mental health disorders, and one of the very first grounding techniques I learned in therapy all those years ago was guided imagery. Essentially, this technique allows your senses to […]
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Today, we are going to break bread with food blogger + friend of Malabella, Britney! If you haven’t already seen her drool-worthy Instagram yet, you’re in for a treat—pun fully intended. The two of us actually met through the land of IG + we’ve come to find out that we share a lot of the […]
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I met Hannah while interviewing for my current position as Malabella’s Virtual Marketing Intern just 6 weeks ago—which doesn’t feel possible because she’s the kind of person who makes you feel like you’ve known each other forever. The amount of thought, love, and pure intention she puts into everything she touches—whether it be a piece […]
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At Malabella our muses are our source of inspiration, a wellspring for us to create a collection that represents and carries the stories and intentions we infuse into the jewels. Often times we wait to finalize designs until we’ve found our perfect muse and add pieces and edits that we believe our muse would wear […]
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Every time I visit my friend Lizzy’s house she has something spectacular baking. Whether it’s apple pie, cupcakes, or these fresh Lemon Blueberry bites she’s whipping up something fresh, delicious, and sweet. When I asked her to guest blog and create a recipe, like magic, she created these tiny Lemon Blueberry bites that are sure […]
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Have you ever felt that you’re doing all the things right, but something still feels like it’s missing? Like you’re eating healthy, you workout, drink water, have awesome friends, a job that pays the bills, you seem to have figured out what hacks work or don’t for you but there’s something STILL missing. Ok friend, […]
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You know that point you get to with your skincare routine when it feels like nothing is working? You’ve tried everything on the market, most likely… creams, exfoliating scrubs, serums, anything you can find that may list “salicylic acid” in the impossible-to-pronounce ingredient list. The self-care, beauty industry is slowly but surely moving towards more […]
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Spring salads are one of my favorite foods to create when the weather starts warming up and this delicious recipe is a simple and easy classic. Packed full of nutrients, this Chickpea Kale Salad makes the perfect side dish or add your choice of protein for a filling dinner or lunch. My sweet goddess of […]
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Every year we take time to cultivate and create space for self love, reflection, and self exploration in the cold bones of winter. It can be a challenging and cathartic time of death and rebirth as we explore our inner selves and figure out what we truly want, what we desire and how we wish […]
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She’s her own haven, a safe spot for her dreams and desires, a temple, a home, a sanctuary for everything she is. Our newest collection Haven was inspired by the moments of return, a coming home, of sitting with ourselves for ourselves, for sensual moments of dance, for feeling our own heartbeat, and for remembering […]
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Happy Holidays, loves! Celebrate this season with us, with a little bit of extra spice and one of our dearest Bellas, Shan Maher. We’re here to introduce you to her all-time favorite boozy goodness recipe – BHBH. Scroll to learn how to make the festive libation, sure to keep you warm and merry in all […]
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Muse: Shan Maher @indianashann Photography: Annie Babodo @mondaynomads Jewels: Malabella Jewels @malabella_jewels Shop the collection here
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A new year is upon us- an opportunity to move forward, grow, and evolve. It’s hard to not get swept away by the “New Year, New You” mentality but it’s not a new year, a new you, it’s a returning. A coming home to what always was. Gentle reminders of who we are inside. This […]
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If you’ve been following Malabella for some time now you may recognize the multi talented Shan Maher across our social media, website and blog. Her delicious Cacao Recipe was one of our most clicked on blog, she connected us with GLOW to create our GLOW Bracelet, and she’s recently shot both our Wild One and […]
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Muse: Desiree L’amour @desixlamour Photography/Creative Direction: Shan Maher @indianashann Jewels: Malabella Jewels @malabella_jewels Life’s been wild. Maybe there will be a time in my life where it doesn’t feel like I’m half flying half falling to the ground only to leap back into the air again. I’ve been dreaming up Spirit for almost 9 months […]
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It’s so crazy to think it’s been a year since we started planting trees with every piece sold. I still get emotional every time I tell anyone our mission, our dream, our why. It really doesn’t feel real and we are constantly in awe of the magic we’re making together with you. My dream is that […]
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To wander into every curiosity, dance in each desire, and swim freely in the ocean of dreams. How beautiful life could be if only we trusted ourselves and truly believed? -Shan Maher It’s no secret that I have a girl crush on Bella girl Shan Maher @indianashan so when she reached out to create some magic […]
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When one of my favorite photographers, Carrie Anne asked me if I wanted to collaborate for a photoshoot, I said yessss immediately. We were deciding which muse to work with when I asked her, “What if I model?” and she was instantly on board! Carrie Anne has this magical ability to make me feel like […]
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Meet Jessica Camilli, artist, yoga teacher, and traveling Malabella girl {catch her in Denver this July for Wanderlust 108!!}. You may recognize her from our very first photo shoot to our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide, and so much more! She’s not only a dear friend of mine but an inspiration and muse for Malabella since […]
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A few weeks ago we sent out a customer feedback survey and asked our tribe what they’d like to see more of with our jewel drops and the overwhelming feedback was more sneak peeks, gemstone descriptions, and price breakdowns before the collection’s launch. OMG, YES! So, we wanted to give you a little sneak peek at all […]
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Shakti ~ I’m in the process of stepping into myself more. But what does that actually mean? For me, it means allowing all the parts of me to work together in balance. In the spiritual community we often talk about our shadow sides, the parts of us we don’t like, the parts dubbed ~bad~. The […]
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When creating Shakti, a collection inspired by the strength, energy, and abundance I imagined a gorgeous goddess rising, in the high New Mexican desert, dancing, flowing, and feeling her energy pulse through her skin and bones. I imagined a beautiful raw spirit who could exude both fiercness and softness in the same breathe. A strong […]
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When Hannah reached out to ask us to create a film for her, I was overjoyed. Oleg and I have worked together for almost 3 years now, but in the last year I feel our work has grown and improved tenfold. I was itching for an opportunity to show off what we can do now, […]
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Love Muffins! When Lindsey gifted us with this magical muffin recipe, I knew it had to be a Love Muffin recipe for Valentine’s Day! Happy V-Day loves! We love this recipe so much, we thought it’d be a perfect stay in date idea for you and your loved one (or by yourself, you goddess!) Get […]
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She walks the earth freely, yet her feet never touch the ground. Many hands will reach for her, but she cannot be anchored. She belongs to no one, to nothing, to nowhere. When you meet her, you will recognise her for who she is- a free spirit, a wandering star. She will fit in your […]
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One day I was notoriously Insta scrolling and came across the amazingly talented @wellnesswithcourtnie and was instantly inspired by her bright, vibrant, and nourishing recipes and captures. During the New Year, we often set new desires for increasing our intake of nourishing and healthy foods and Courtnie makes it super easy (and f*cking stunning!). When […]
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I’ve recently discovered Spirit Daughter as I came across her New Moon Workbooks and instantly knew we were kindred spirits. Since then I’ve been stalking her Insta {yeah, I do it too!}, listening to her almost daily reads of the stars, moon, and planets and keeping up all the amazing content she so graciously provides […]
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Back in February, I made a little trip back to my college town, Harrisonburg, VA to visit some friends and to do a pop-up shop. Afterwards, my friend Jessica and I, went downtown to explore all the new shops and restaurants and I was so excited to see this super cute airstream renovated into a shop […]
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Tis the season for incredible hot elixirs that warm the body and give you all the feels. I broke up with coffee about two months ago, and since then I have searched for alternative solutions for not only the stimulant aspect of coffee but also the ritual. Holding a hot cup of goodness and watching […]
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It’s the first snow of the year here in Virginia, and many states across the East Coast are being covered in white. So brew a cup of tea (ooo, or make a cup of hot cocoa – recipe coming so soon!) Enjoy! Jewels ~ Malabella Jewels Photography ~ The Amateurists Models ~ The Amateurists
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I love supporting my favorite small businesses and I love gifting intentionally to my family and friends so this year I decided to gather my favorite goodies together for a gift guide for the modern day yoga goddess. Use this gift guide to shop mindfully for your loved ones, or send this gift guide to […]
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This year I gathered my favorite goodies from my favorite small businesses to create a comprehensive gift guide for my fellow yoga goddesses and mystics. I asked my dear friend and muse, Jessica, to come over and play so we could show you these amazing products in action! Be sure to check out the gift […]
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It’s only been one week since we’ve announced our new journey of planting one tree per piece sold and the response has been overwhelming. The excitement is palpable and we are SO excited that you are so excited! Every year there’s Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, so Trees for the Future said why […]
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When our muse Lindsey told me she was shooting with the incredibly talented Anna Heupel, I knew magic was about to ensue. These two gorgeously talented and smart women blow me away regularly and I was so excited to work with them. Anna captured Lindsey in her natural environment, her room in Los Angeles while […]
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Since the beginning of Malabella, I’ve always wanted to be a one for one company and I knew I specifically wanted to plant trees and help humans grow and rise! Trees have always had such a special place in my heart and soul, inspiring me, raising me, and nourishing my body with every breath and […]
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I’m sitting here in my wooly socks and comfy leggings (even though I haven’t worked out today) with a large cup of tea and a cozy blanket wrapped around me. The cooler weather has finally started to roll into LA, and I’ve loved every second of it. We don’t get to experience the changing of […]
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