I’m Sandra, and this blog is dedicated to the beauty of heritage, the soul of craftsmanship, and the quiet power of things made by hand. I explore the roots of design, the voices behind the work, and the cultures that shape what we create and carry. If you care about culture, identity, and design with meaning, you’re in the right place.
Every object has a story, this is where we remember to listen...
Cultural art carries history, identity, and meaning. This post makes the case for why companies should hire experts who understand these traditions, not just for aesthetics, but to build trust, honor heritage, and create with integrity
This piece explores how the most meaningful products aren’t just functional, they’re rooted in tradition, identity, and the hands that made them. Heritage isn’t something we leave behind; it moves with us.
Tata Harper is a Colombian-born founder who blends her Latin American roots with high-performance green beauty, creating luxurious, non-toxic skincare handcrafted on her Vermont farm.
Hernán is a Mexican-founded culinary brand that brings traditional Latin flavors to modern kitchens, offering artisan-crafted products like mole and stone-ground chocolate rooted in Mexican heritage and regional recipes.
Nopalera is a Mexican-American founded body care brand that celebrates Latinx culture through nopales (cactus)-based products, honoring ancestral ingredients and cultural pride in every design and formula.