I'm a third generation Southern California native. Born and raised in the pretty, coastal city of Encinitas located in North County San Diego. Plants and flowers are my first passion and career. My husband and I enjoy adventure traveling, holistic cooking, sea kayaking, hiking, art, music. I really love shopping from Novica because of the wide variety of unique, lovingly handmade treasures from so many different locales around the globe. And I feel good about my purchases because they help support artisans directly. What makes shopping from Novica even more special is the personal touch that is added, whether it be a handwritten postcard, a hand wrapped package or the elegant way each item is presented upon it's arrival. Novica and the artists both seem to genuinely care about their customers as well as the sharing and preserving of traditions and cultures. Every single time I receive something from them it's always an honor and very special. I'm a fan! :-)!