Intertwined Musings

Lorenzo next to an orange Huipil Weekender bag, made for Intertwined for Good in his leather workshop in Guatemala.

How We Met Lorenzo, Guatemalan Leather Artisan

Cuero MalecĀ is a leather shop in Samayac founded by Lorenzo Xum Ortiz. Lorenzo began working with leather when he was ten years old, and now he employs around 10 to...

How We Met Lorenzo, Guatemalan Leather Artisan

Cuero MalecĀ is a leather shop in Samayac founded by Lorenzo Xum Ortiz. Lorenzo began working with leather when he was ten years old, and now he employs around 10 to...

Moroccan Adventures

Moroccan Adventures

Travel has an incredible way of stimulating our senses and igniting our creative spirit. Last week, I had the opportunity to embark on an adventure through the enchanting country of...

Moroccan Adventures

Travel has an incredible way of stimulating our senses and igniting our creative spirit. Last week, I had the opportunity to embark on an adventure through the enchanting country of...

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

We are well aware that not many fathers will ever go to our site to shop for home goods or purses (although they should!), but we still need to give...

Happy Father's Day!

We are well aware that not many fathers will ever go to our site to shop for home goods or purses (although they should!), but we still need to give...

Discovering the Wonders of Nettle

Discovering the Wonders of Nettle

What in the heck is nettle? I can honestly tell you that before Ginger and I started Intertwined I had never heard of this prickly plant. Nettle is known for...

Discovering the Wonders of Nettle

What in the heck is nettle? I can honestly tell you that before Ginger and I started Intertwined I had never heard of this prickly plant. Nettle is known for...

Switching to Cloth Napkins: Our Family's Journey

Switching to Cloth Napkins: Our Family's Journey

In a world that's increasingly conscious of the environmental impact we leave behind, small changes in our daily habits can make a difference. Years ago, our family decided to make...

Switching to Cloth Napkins: Our Family's Journey

In a world that's increasingly conscious of the environmental impact we leave behind, small changes in our daily habits can make a difference. Years ago, our family decided to make...

Preserving Tradition and Beauty: Transforming Vintage Guatemalan Skirts into Stunning Blankets

Preserving Tradition and Beauty: Transforming V...

On our first journey to Guatemala, Tiffany and I had no idea that our trip would lead us to discover a treasure trove of vintage handwoven skirts known as "cortes."...

Preserving Tradition and Beauty: Transforming V...

On our first journey to Guatemala, Tiffany and I had no idea that our trip would lead us to discover a treasure trove of vintage handwoven skirts known as "cortes."...