Raised in the foothills of the Sierras, it was no surprise when Leyna Allred began Urb Apothecary, an extensive line of all natural skincare and beauty products, salves and oils made right here in Santa Cruz. With a focus on healing all natural ingredients, Leyna's line includes blends like "Slumber...
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Artist Spotlight: Kyle Johnson of Juicebox
At Stripe MEN this Friday we will be featuring work by local artist Kyle Johnson of Juicebox, a surfboard and sign design company based here in Santa Cruz. We got in a few quick questions with the artist to better understand his process and inspiration. What was the first piece...
Artist Spotlight: Elise Mahoney
This Friday Stripe will be featuring the photography of local artist Elise Mahoney. This series is a collection of gorgeous detailed photographs from her recent visit to Morocco. Show Statement "Morocco in the Details" I had the privilege and honor to travel to Morocco as part of a tour offered...
Recent Obsession: Stella Maria Baer's Watercolors and Photos
A few months ago a friend referred me to the well curated Instagram account of artist Stella Maria Baer. Since then, I've become an avid follower and admirer of her beautifully simple yet detailed planetary watercolors and her striking photographs all inspired by her childhood in the desert of Santa...
5 Reasons We Love: Janet
Today marks the last day our beloved Janet Godfrey will be our manager at Stripe MEN. She has dedicated close to three years to us and we couldn't be more grateful. In her honor, we're listing five reasons (even though we could go on forever) why we love and will...