Intentional & Bohemian Jewels for the Vibrant Free Spirit
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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In late May 2017, my wildest dreams came true. John Le, the man I’ve been in love with for over a decade proposed {with a Moonstone ring} and I said yes, with joy and love in my heart. As soon as I could digest the happiness of a new engagement I was thrown into the whirlwind […]
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Although I hear it everywhere—and frankly I don’t like buzz words—I can’t argue with the evidence that suggests humans need ritual, and having it supports success in our relationships, careers, health and general wellness. Prayer/tradition/ritual is our birthright and our human nature. You don’t have to buy it, you don’t have to learn it from […]
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