Glossier launches their first ever lip oil – here's what you need to know
Glossier just dropped its first-ever tinted lip oil – and it's making its debut with a major Gen Z cosign. The brand teamed up with rising girl group KATSEYE to launch Lip Glaze, a juicy new formula that combines the high-shine finish of a gloss with the hydration of a lip oil. It is lightweight and nourishing and delivers a juicy pop of colour in every swipe. Unlike Glossier's classic balms and glosses, Lip Glaze has a serum-like texture that melts into lips for a skincare-meets-makeup moment (we love a hybrid formula!). And each member of KATSEYE is paired with their own specific shade, adding a personal touch to the six-hue lineup that feels fun, wearable, and totally unique, just like the group itself.
Ahead of the launch, I sat down with the members of KATSEYE – Lara Raj, Daniela Avanzini, Sophia Laforteza, Manon Bannerman, Yoonchae Jeung, and Megan Skiendiel – to chat about their earliest beauty memories, the Glossier staples they grew up on, and the details behind each of their coinciding shades. Scroll ahead for my convo with KATSEYE – plus deets on the Glossier Lip Glaze launch.
Lara: Eyebrow slits
Daniela: Oh, or straight eyebrows
Sophia: Straight eyebrows are gnarly.
Lara: I feel like each one of us has such a distinct persona, style, and lifestyle in general. We've developed that and found ourselves more as KATSEYE began. There are challenges when you do everything together – sometimes we find ourselves becoming the same person since we live the same life, and we're sisters, but I think we all make a very strong effort to stay true to our individual habits. It's not something that's come between us. It's more something that we celebrate, our sisterhood and how much we share, but then we all come from different backgrounds.
Manon: It was honestly a dream come true, because we're all such makeup girlies, and I feel like we all grew up using Glossier. So when we heard that they're interested in working with us, we all freaked out a little. It was a true collaboration and just an amazing experience.
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9 hours ago
- Eater
The Best Gifts for an Amazing Host, According to a Party Girl With Taste
Dear guest of someone else's home: I hope you didn't show up empty-handed. Bringing a host or hostess gift isn't just chic; it's good manners! Now, different situations (and different hosts or hostesses) call for different gifts, from earnest to cheeky, casual to Very Special. A three-day weekend at someone's recently renovated Joshua Tree compound merits something a little more premeditated than a $20 bottle of wine; for an intimate evening of takeout, couch rotting, and watching The Rehearsal finale, perhaps a box of cute matches will do the trick. Here's the thing: Everyone wants to go to a party — well, maybe not those Gen Z professional bed-rotters on TikToks who just want to remain horizontal and scroll, but most of us — yet being a host can be burdensome. I speak from experience as someone who throws at least two relatively decadent gatherings a year; it's expensive and exhausting, although I'd argue that it's (almost) always worth it, even if a recycled glass Champagne flute or a stolen pint glass from The Commodore inevitably gets shattered on the floor every time… simply a sacrifice to the party gods. If you've been invited to a party, detach your eyeballs from the infinite scroll and go make some memories! Don't just huff and puff about being late, missing all the mini lobster rolls, or having to stay longer than you'd like to avoid an exorbitant Uber fee; devote a little thought to how your lovely friend or family member put in an undoubtedly Herculean amount of effort (and likely quite a bit of money) to ensure that you, fabulous guest, have a damn good time or else . They built a dirty martini fountain; they made cucumber tea sandwiches; they wiped countertops and bought extra seltzer, all in the name of your amusement and pleasure. Maybe this person isn't just hosting you in their home for a few hours, but as an overnight guest for a night or three (or longer — maybe you're staying with someone for two months while your divorce proceedings get sorted, for instance). In these contexts, when you might unwind on their premises, disrupt their daily routine, and stroll their grounds (even if their 'grounds' are just 400 square feet in Greenpoint), please take a minute to recognize: wow, what a lovely experience this friend has offered you ! You not only evaded the gazillion dollars spent on a hotel or Airbnb, but you probably drank all of their fourth-wave coffee and used all their two-ply toilet paper. You're enjoying their hospitality, and you should show some appreciation. What makes a great host or hostess gift? Something that feels a little luxe, but not enough to embarrass the recipient; think a lovely little indulgence that you feel like you'd need an excuse to buy for yourself. Price doesn't always dictate value — such an object can be acquired for less than 10 bucks. It's the thought that counts, and you want to be clever. Read on for the best host and hostess gifts. A hinoki-scented candle It's no secret that candles make great gifts. They smell good, they establish an elevated ambiance, and they let you build a very tiny little fire in your home. Fun! But as with any heavily fragranced product, tastes diverge and preferences differ as to what smells 'great.' One relatively safe bet: the scent of hinoki, a Japanese cypress tree with a sophisticated, woody, calming aroma. While many hinoki-scented candles are out there, I'm personally a fan of Boy Smells' Hinoki Fantôme. It's a very sexy gender-agnostic scent that's both mysterious and inviting, with notes of cardamom, pear, and oakmoss, like a quiet walk through a forest. Nice olives (for snacking or martinis) While there's a case to be made that cheap olives make the best dirty martinis, they do not make the best gifts. A $30 jar of Williams Sonoma olives may read quiet luxury, but in terms of flavor and snackability, I'm partial to Filthy's olives, these ones stuffed with creamy blue cheese. (FWIW, my friend bartends at an excellent cocktail bar in Hollywood and he says the brand's brine makes the perfect dirty martinis.) Prices taken at time of publishing. Luxardo cherries Speaking of small, round things that are intended to be the finishing touch on a cocktail but which you will want to eat straight out of the jar, one absolutely must mention Luxardo cherries. You've probably seen them on the shelves of high-end cocktail bars, but if you're unfamiliar, these are not just any old maraschino cherries, like the bright red ones that came in your childhood Shirley Temples; they're made with marasca cherries and possess a romantic, sophisticated, almost marzipan-like flavor and a superior texture, and come swimming in a syrup made only of cherry juice and sugar — no weird chemicals or artificial colors. Luxardo is an Italian-run family company that's been in business since 1821, and it takes its cherry products very seriously, specializing exclusively in maraschino liqueur and these fabulous cherries. Plus, the label is gorgeous. My uncle, who is an architect with excellent taste in restaurants and can quote every single film ever shown on Turner Classic Movies, turned me onto these when I was in my 20s, when I watched him frantically search for them at multiple gourmet food stores in Manhattan as he verbally emphasized that they are the only cocktail cherries that matter . Embroidered cocktail napkins In fact, while we're on the topic of bettering a home bartending experience, I'd like to revive appreciation for the embroidered cocktail napkin — a staple of Mad Men times that has been unfortunately subjugated in popularity by stupid millennial graphic coasters. May I never receive a chevron-patterned foam coaster again, and let's imagine the joy one would experience to instead be handed, along with their spritz, a soft linen napkin embroidered with an elegant crane or pelican. Prices taken at time of publishing. If you're into thrifting, the designs of cocktail napkins from the 50s and 60s suggest that maybe people really were partying harder back then. …Don't sleep on cocktail picks, either Cocktail picks are the perfect gift for toting to a party, since they easily fit in a pocket or purse and can immediately be enjoyed with a garnished drink or to pick up and bite into one of those blue-cheese-stuffed olives. I love all of Joanna Buchanan's cocktail picks (this $200 zodiac set is to die for, truly, though certainly not cheap), but to get out of dream world and back into reality, this $25 stainless steel set from West Elm is surprisingly sexy. Prices taken at time of publishing. A mug that reminds me of Princess Diana Practical and wholesome, a great mug will become a kitchen-cabinet staple. When I remodeled my kitchen a few years back, my contractor gave me a Williams Sonoma mug with my initials on it as a gift once the project was completed. I now use it all the time , and when I do, I think of him and his thoughtfulness while I drink my milky Scottish breakfast tea. Of course, the number of great mugs out there is infinite, making it hard to decide which one your host deserves. For no particular reason at all other than it's very cute and it's big — and I love a big, cute mug — I'm infatuated with this Nicholas Mosse sheep mug from store-full-of-adorable-things The Six Bells. It kind of reminds me of that sheep sweater that Princess Diana infamously wore, is hand-painted in Ireland, and its price is in that perfect sweet spot under $50. Prices taken at time of publishing. An ashtray that doubles as a snack receptacle Similar sentiment, slightly edgier feel: a cool ashtray remains highly useful for non-smokers, too, serving as a home for keys, matchbooks, or those really good sesame cashews from Trader Joe's. Prices taken at time of publishing. A chef-approved hand wash that leaves your hands smelling fresh We caught a tip recently that chefs are going wild for Naomi, a new brand of high-end hand wash that is specifically formulated to help eliminate cooking odors. (As garlic-lovers, this definitely appeals.) Our shopping team recently took the bergamot- and black-pepper-scented After-Cooking Hand Scrub for a spin and it's absolutely phenomenal, getting the job done in spades and leaving behind an appealing fragrance on par with the historical king of status hand soaps, Aesop. Plus, great packaging. Prices taken at time of publishing. Impressive olive oil One of the problems with gifting a bottle of wine is that as soon as it's opened, it needs to be consumed within a few days, and therefore will quickly be forgotten. But if you hand someone a bottle of flashy olive oil, it will live on their counter or in their pantry for months, reminding them over and over again of your considerate gesture and your good taste. Flamingo Estate, home to many, many gifts that are so nice you could confidently give them to Gwyneth Paltrow herself, makes our current favorite fancy-schmancy olive oil, announcing on the bottle itself that its produced with olives from 150-year-old trees. This is the kind of stuff that rich housewives in the Silverlake hills try to manifest in yoga class. Prices taken at time of publishing. While I haven't tried it myself, I've also symbolically (and aesthetically — look at that tin) taken to this beautiful Palestinian-made olive oil, Ya Albi, after recently editing a piece about the region's new generation of olive oil makers. Prices taken at time of publishing. A couple of chic cocktail or wine glasses Yes, we are currently in a renaissance of incredible glassware; I doubt that I need to tell you that, or to remind you that everyone could use another set of nice glasses to bring out when they have company. Last Christmas, I got my sister this set of charming, geometric stemless cocktail glasses by the glass wizard Sophie Lou Jacobsen. They're unfortunately sold out now, but in the same spirit, these Anthropologie stemless martini glasses are very similar and reasonably priced, and I'm also blown away by these Serax glasses with a rounded, bubbly foot. Prices taken at time of publishing. As far as wine glasses go, the Eater staff is currently obsessed with short, chonky glasses — they feel more comfortable to wave around while you tell a fascinating story, compared to the nerve-wracking thin-stemmed ones. Prices taken at time of publishing. No need to buy a whole set — it's a little oppressive to give someone who's not a family member or romantic partner something that takes up a lot of cabinet space. Two will do! Three is awkward and four is too many. A vase that looks like a bunch of garlic I mean… just look at it. A real conversation piece. The tomato one is nice, too. Prices taken at time of publishing. Real-deal Russ & Daughters babka Not all of us live within close proximity of a proper Jewish deli that can offer a revelatory doughy, cinnamony babka experience. With that in mind, who wouldn't (besides the gluten-free among us) be delighted to receive a sweet, decadent duo of babkas — one classic, one chocolaty — from famed New York deli Russ & Daughters? Prices taken at time of publishing. Pro tip: Order this gift set from Goldbelly ahead of time and schedule the delivery date to align with your arrival or the day of the party. That way you can not only arrive hands-free, but hopefully be offered a slice yourself. Two birds, one stone. Flaky, fancy salt In the great tradition of things we all want to have around but are sometimes too cheap to buy for ourselves, let us consider fancy salt. A box (or bucket) of Maldon is always appreciated, of course, but showing up with Jacobsen Salt's aesthetic, transportable set of infused salts just feels a little more gift-y. Handsome serving spoons (or better yet, salad claws) Our editorial director Lesley Suter makes a strong case that serving spoons are the ultimate host gift, and it just makes you think: When you set down a beautifully assembled Caprese salad or tray of tater tot casserole, isn't it nice to have some diva'd out utensils with which to serve it? Her picks in this persuasive piece are all top-tier, but right now I'm really into the short-handled (or even handle-free) claw-like ones, like this wood set from Williams Sonoma or the kind-of-nutso stoneware set below that's probably quite heavy but sure looks swish. Still, they're easier to maneuver than two long-handled spoons and a bit easier to store, too. Prices taken at time of publishing. If your event is, like, tomorrow, this surprisingly attractive set of salad tongs is available in three colors, can be overnighted via Amazon, and is expensive-looking considering its attainable $30 price tag. Prices taken at time of publishing. A teeny little frying pan It's unrealistic to buy a host or hostess an entire cookware set, no matter how fabulous their party or home is. But you know what makes a surprisingly clever gift? A small skillet for when you're in the mood for a cute fried egg or two or you want to quickly put together a little Béarnaise sauce for your steak. We're partial — naturally — the one from our collab with Heritage Steel; it's American-made with 5-ply stainless steel and is easy to clean and care for. Sometimes littler is better! Prices taken at time of publishing. A butter curler You know when you take a stick of butter out of the fridge, hoping to spread it all over your beautiful slice of Out of Thin Air sesame gochujang sourdough, and instead it's hard and it's going to tear up the surface of your bread and you're SAD? No longer a problem once you get your hands on one of these cleverly designed butter spreader knives, which you can glide over the top of your butter hunk to achieve a spreadable consistency instantly. A bit of a stocking-stuffer type gadget, but it's currently June, and we still think everyone should have one. Prices taken at time of publishing. Design-forward butter dishes are also having a major moment right now — more on that here. The Bentley of cutting boards Cutting boards are, again, one of those things you could always use more of, especially from a chef-fave brand like Boos. We've gone on and on about how Boos blocks are the luxury vroom-vrooms of cutting boards, thanks to their high-quality wood and durable construction. Prices taken at time of publishing. A vintage Christian Lacroix plate Don't ask me how I stumbled across this discovery, because it's a very long and convoluted story, but it has come to my attention that the French designer Christian Lacroix — in addition to producing beautiful and theatrical clothing — has also made some really exquisite tableware and, more specifically, plates. Prices vary wildly on secondhand sites such as eBay, but if you look strategically you can get a trompe l'oeil plate with his signature embellished cross on it for under $50 — with the original box, might I add. The butterfly collection is nice, too. Prices taken at time of publishing. A box of matches worthy of display Matches come in handy for many reasons; lighting candles, of course; sparking up a slim, cheeky joint; or keeping in your bathroom for houseguests in search of discretion about their activities. Yes, you could grab a matchbox for free at your favorite dive bar, but having a box of illustrated Diptyque matches sitting next to your soap dish is just a quiet flex. I was devastated to find out that all of Diptyque's scented matches are currently sold out, but thankfully, Hibi's beloved Japanese incense matches are currently in stock a few different places online. An eight-pack (below) will probably do the trick for a casual dinner party gift, but a 30-pack will keep your host's home in a state of zen for weeks or months. Prices taken at time of publishing. I also genuinely love the gold-foiled, retro-hippie-chic look of classic Incense Matches, and I find the paper incense from Optatum to be so stylish and decorous, it looks like it belongs next to the sink of a bathroom in Versailles. Prices taken at time of publishing. The perfect candle for living on a kitchen countertop Diptyque, while foolish not to immediately restock its scented matches, also makes a basil-scented odor-removing candle. Yes, it is $75, but according to the brand, it's 'based on a technology that targets and eliminates the molecules responsible for unpleasant odors. It replaces them with green and aromatic combinations of basil, mint, and tomato leaf.' It's $75, but there's a somewhat convincing case here that it could quickly become a high-end kitchen essential. Cookies from an 'it' bakery Eater has accurately referred to Levain as New York City's most popular bakery, although it now has locations in multiple cities, all of which are very busy. I'm going to be totally honest with you: I do not love the cookies from Levain. I'm a flat, chewy, doughy cookie girl and I don't like nuts in my cookies, and Levain's cookies are tall, thick, gooey, and very nut-positive. But I can tell you this with confidence: People go absolutely feral for these cookies. The bakery's closest location to me, in LA's Larchmont neighborhood, is inundated with cookie-seekers at all hours of the day, with lines snaking down the block. I seem to be the only person in the world that simply doesn't vibe that hard with Levain's cookie style, so I can still advise that they will make a well-loved, quickly devoured gift. And honestly, this photo is borderline pornographic and makes me 'get it.' Prices taken at time of publishing. A bottle of special-occasion tequila If you're reading this article, you've decided to go above and beyond the $20-wine-picked-up-at-the-corner-store-on-the-way route, and I personally commend you for that, since frankly, that's what I do 75% of the time I go into an 'I can't show up empty-handed' panic. But while you're here, if you're still thinking, but what about booze?, expand your horizons beyond the compulsory pêt-nat or Sancerre and step it up by bringing a bottle of really good tequila. Eater's guide to the best tequila is comprehensive and might just leave you even less decisive, since they all sound amazing, so I'll narrow it down to two options for you. If you're looking to spend less than $100, go with Siembra Valles reposado. 'But I don't like reposado,' you might say, traumatized by long, barely recallable nights with Mr. Cuervo in college. Fear not — this is a totally different experience. Made by maestro tequilero Don Salvador Rosales Briseño, this tequila has an almost vanilla-like flavor, and is aged in proprietary Missouri white oak barrels. It's also paler than many reposado tequilas you'll see on shelves, because it's only aged for three months, giving it a more blanco-like taste with hints of mint and citrus fruit. Prices taken at time of publishing. If you are blessed with ample expendable income and/or are hoping to impress the unimpressible, show up with a bottle of Rey Sol Extra Añejo. It's considered one of the finest tequilas available — for real! — falling into a special category reserved for those spirits aged a minimum of five years in carefully constructed oak barrels. Its aroma is known for offering rich notes of vanilla, caramel, and wood, and is on par with the most storied, world-famous whiskies in terms of quality and smoothness. Plus, that bottle — you'll definitely want to keep it long after you've taken the last sip. You can trust me, wholeheartedly, on all of the ideas above, and I'll trust that you won't break another one of my Champagne glasses. The freshest news from the food world every day
Newsweek
15 hours ago
- Newsweek
Woman on Vacation Asks Gen Z and X for Same Photo—Can You Tell Who Took It?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman visiting Singapore has gone viral after asking both Gen Z and Gen X passersby to take a photo of her and her boyfriend—only to discover a hilarious difference in results that sparked a generational debate online. Ruby Doyle (@rubsjean), 22, from Melbourne, Australia, posed for a photo with her partner Luke Oates, 23, at Lantern, the rooftop bar at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, on May 28. In a TikTok video that has since garnered 15,000 likes and almost 535,000 views, Doyle compares the two photos: the first, taken by a Gen Z, is a polished high-angle shot that captures the dramatic cityscape in the background—believed to be Marina Bay Sands. The second, snapped by a Gen X stranger, is a close-up of the couple with little regard for composition or setting. "I was not expecting the post to garner as much attention as it did and I also wasn't expecting to create a generational war in the comments," Doyle told Newsweek. The Gen Z snap of Ruby and Luke versus the Gen X one. The Gen Z snap of Ruby and Luke versus the Gen X one. @rubsjean/@rubsjean "When we were posing for the photo being taken by the Gen X stranger my partner and I knew we weren't going to like it as she was holding it very low and only snapped the one pic," she added. The clip prompted hundreds of TikTok users to weigh in, sharing their own experiences and preferences when it comes to capturing a moment. Gen Z typically includes people born between 1997 and 2012, while Gen X refers to those born between 1965 and 1980. Generational differences in photography styles are often chalked up to the eras in which each group came of age. Gen Z, having grown up with smartphones and social media, often prioritize aesthetics, angles, and background. In contrast, Gen X—raised on film cameras and early digital devices—may approach photography with a more functional mindset. Doyle said she often offers to take photos for others when she sees them trying to take selfies, ensuring they have plenty of shots to choose from. "We took a photo of them in return making sure to get the background and take a few photos for them. We were happy when we found some younger people to take our photo as we thought they would have a similar eye as us," she explained. "When we compared the two photo it was funny to see the subtle differences in photography style so that's why I made the post. It also reminded me of my graduation when a girl stopped and asked my dad (Gen X) to take a photo of her and her family. My mom and I both laughed as we knew he is not very good with technology and jumped in to take over," she added. TikTok users flooded the comments with their takes. "First one is better, you can see the building," said one user. "Should have asked a millennial I think," quipped another. "I am constantly telling my mom to lift my phone higher and higher why do they go so low down," said Tess. "None of them, as a millennial I make two: one full-length and two cropped close up to the waist," said Vlad. "Gen X and I'd never take a photo like the second one—I take pride in my photos and take about 5 for people of all different angles," said another. "Lol, the Gen X photo is better tho," said another user. "First one is for the scenery while the second is like a fit of the day," another noted. "Both wrong. You should get both the buildings in the background and the full body without the feet cut off," someone else weighed in. "And neither is a photography masterpiece I'm afraid," added one critic. Do you have any viral videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Business Insider
16 hours ago
- Business Insider
Why spiritual shopping is the new wellness trend you didn't see coming
It's 2025, and wellness isn't just about green smoothies and fitness trackers anymore. Americans are reaching for something deeper—something that touches the soul. And in this quiet cultural shift, spiritual shopping is becoming the unexpected bridge between modern self-care and ancient tradition. The Quiet Rise of Sacred Objects For many, surrounding themselves with meaningful symbols like rosaries, saint medals, and devotional candles is no longer solely a matter of religion. It has become a way to express identity, to create a sense of grounding, and to live with greater intention. These objects offer a form of presence in spaces often dominated by screens and noise. As spiritual curiosity grows—particularly among Millennials and Gen Z—religious items are appearing in unexpected places. No longer limited to churches or family altars, they're now found on nightstands, tucked into bags, or featured in TikTok videos that explore faith and spirituality. A cross necklace might be worn as a symbol of protection, while a small statue of St. Joseph could take on new meaning as part of a personal ritual in a first apartment. These items are resonating in ways that go beyond aesthetic or trend. They speak directly to the human need for connection, stability, and purpose. The Vatican's Lasting Cultural Footprint At the heart of this movement is the enduring presence of the Vatican, which for centuries has shaped the aesthetic and devotional traditions of Catholicism worldwide. From the grandeur of Michelangelo's frescoes to the simplicity of a hand-carved crucifix, the Vatican has long influenced how faith is expressed visually and spiritually. But its influence isn't just historical—it's deeply relevant today, especially in a time when many are searching for meaning, rootedness, and continuity. The recent election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff in Church history, has further energized interest in Catholic identity across the United States. Charismatic, intellectually grounded, and pastorally engaged, his leadership has brought a renewed sense of global unity to the Church. For American Catholics, in particular, the connection feels more personal than ever—bridging continents and generations, and awakening a new wave of interest in the symbols, rituals, and heritage of the faith. From the stunning art of the Vatican Museums to the sacred rituals that continue to draw thousands to St. Peter's Square each week, the Holy See remains a central source of spiritual inspiration. Its influence reaches far beyond theology, extending into the realms of craftsmanship, culture, and everyday devotion. Religious artisans—many of whom work in small, family-run workshops in and around Vatican City—still create devotional objects using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, preserving a legacy that spans centuries. Many religious items available today—such as rosaries, crucifixes, saint medals, and icons—are made just steps away from the Vatican. But their significance goes beyond geography. These objects carry with them the legacy of centuries of faith and tradition. For many believers, they're not just keepsakes or souvenirs, they represent a real connection to the Church's spiritual and cultural heritage. In a time when much of life feels disposable or digital, these pieces offer something lasting: a sense of meaning, beauty, and belonging. Influencers Bringing Faith Into the Feed A major driver of this trend? Catholic content creators who are reimagining how faith is expressed online. Take Leah Darrow, a former fashion model who now shares her journey of spiritual transformation with hundreds of thousands of followers. Her blend of authenticity and devotion has inspired many to explore their own faith—starting with a single rosary or saint medal. Then there's Fr. Mike Schmitz, whose 'Bible in a Year' podcast has ranked #1 on Apple Podcasts, proving that deep faith content can thrive in digital spaces. Other figures like Emily Wilson and Jackie Francois Angel have turned platforms like YouTube and Instagram into communities where Catholicism meets everyday life—joyfully, honestly, and often with a devotional in hand. Where Meaning Meets Craft Retailers rooted in religious tradition are seeing renewed interest—not because they've changed, but because the world has. As modern life grows more chaotic and digital, people are seeking something tangible, timeless, and intentional. There's a desire to reconnect with slower values—heritage, faith, and craftsmanship—and this is where spiritual artisanship thrives. One example is Savelli Religious, a family-run company based in Vatican City since 1898 that offers handcrafted religious items deeply rooted in Catholic tradition. With over a century of experience, the company has become a trusted name for those seeking objects that combine spiritual meaning with artistic craftsmanship. Their catalog ranges from classic rosaries and saint medals to intricate crucifixes and devotional gifts, each one reflecting the care of skilled Italian artisans and the spiritual heritage of its surroundings. What sets Savelli apart is not only its longevity, but its location—just steps from St. Peter's Basilica—where faith and history converge. For many who shop there, especially American Catholics discovering or rediscovering their roots, owning a rosary or sacred item crafted so close to the heart of the Church isn't simply a transaction. It becomes a way to stay connected to something timeless, to carry a piece of the Vatican's legacy into everyday life, and to find meaning in objects that are made to last. Finding Stillness in a Tangible Way You don't have to be particularly devout to feel a connection to symbols of peace, protection, or meaning. Increasingly, people of all backgrounds are incorporating items like crucifixes, saint pendants, and devotional candles into their homes—not necessarily as expressions of religious practice, but as quiet reminders of something greater than themselves. For some, it's about starting a personal ritual; for others, it's simply a way to bring intention or calm into their space. This trend reflects a broader cultural shift. As modern life becomes faster and more fragmented, there's a growing interest in objects and habits that offer a sense of permanence. Spiritual symbols—regardless of religious affiliation—can provide that. They represent continuity, identity, and values that transcend the present moment. In that sense, reaching for something timeless isn't about nostalgia or dogma; it's about finding balance in a world that rarely slows down.
