Since it first came out probably in the late 90s I have always adored Novica.com and all it stood for. Over the years I’ve bought a number of gifts for friends here. Even set up a wedding registry.

It’s grown a lot since then but always with the same mission. It brings beautiful crafts made by local artisans around the globe, right to your door. You’ll get things here you would never find yourself unless you were a world traveler. And when you get your shipment, you get a little note from the artist, and it’s like getting a gift from yourself. And you can follow them online and learn about other artists. It’s just so great.

Not only does this site bring us cool stuff, it helps support these artisans locally and helps whole communities. I can’t tell you how much I love, love, love this site. I have often wanted to give up everything and go work for them. When I worked on women’s consumer sites like ModernBride.com, Disney.com, Babyzone.com and more, I dreamed of working for a site as meaningful as this.

Someday, someday. Who knows. But in the meantime, please check out all their amazing stuff. You’ll spend hours on it I guarantee it.

So please check them out. Right now. I mean, like right now! 🙂