Blog & Updates

Hi friends~ I hope all is well & you're staying safe and warm! As we step into a new year, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to 'carry' something both physically & emotionally and I'd love your thoughts. 2025 asked many of us to slow down, edit our lives, and question what we really need & where our priorities lie. January, especially, has a way of asking us to declutter: our homes, our habits, our closets. Less excess and more intention. Which brings us to some questions: How many of the things in your home actually earn their...

I spaced and didn't upload June through December 2025 and seeing that it's February 2026, the info is likely not so relevant. These month's newsletters can be found using the below links: June                  https://conta.cc/4e5iv0O July                   https://conta.cc/40Jbw8i August             https://conta.cc/4oUFccT September     https://conta.cc/46GFb41 October           https://conta.cc/43fsmwA November       https://conta.cc/3X92uiA December       https://conta.cc/3KRCFkL

Hi friends! May marks the start of longer days, warmer weather, and the unofficial kickoff to summer. From Mother’s Day, Graduations to Memorial Day gatherings, it’s a month full of celebration, sunshine and color! At ixöq, we’re embracing the season with bold, functional designs that bring joy to every corner of your day. While the national mood can feel heavy, especially here in D.C., we’re reminded of joy in the everyday—through shared meals, neighborly kindness, trips to the beach, and creative endeavors. Community, after all, is built from the ground up and we believe in finding beauty in connection. Whether...

Hi friends! At ixöq, every piece we create is a celebration of tradition, of women, and of our connection to the Earth—the colors, the textures, and the hands that shape sustainable recycled materials into something useful & lasting. This week, as we honor Earth Day and prepare for celebratory days to come - Mother’s Day. Father's Day. Teacher Appreciation - we’re reminded that both the planet and the people who guide us deserve our deepest care and reverence. Our Cestas, planters, and storage baskets are more than fashion and home accessories. They’re made with intention—crafted from natural materials and woven...

March 28 - Nothing like sneaking the monthly newsletter in at the last minute! We've been busy getting wholesale orders out to stores, which is always fun and exciting. We're deep in the process and should have the last orders out for early summer by mid May. We're also leaning into spring & excited to begin outdoor markets and to being open during the weekly farmers market (every saturday) in Brookland! Our full market schedule is below & our first outdoor market was in DuPont Circle, hosted by Takoma Collective & DuPont Little Flea Market. As an extra bonus the...