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These 13 Items From Small Businesses Will Bring Joy to Your Day 

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Jessica Soffer. Photographed by Simon Burstall, Vogue, February 2013

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world are practicing social distancing—but we are united in our communal pledge to stay home.

As we are committed to staying safe, and reporting on the breaking news of the crisis, Vogue also strives to offer hopeful content. We have highlighted moments of camaraderie, messages of inspiration from designers, and exceptional acts of heroism from around the world.

We are all looking for a little comfort, be it a soothing social media account, or watching Kaia Gerber and Tommy Dorfman perform a TikTok challenge in matching crop tops. It reminds us of the power of little things. To that end, we have searched the web looking for things from small businesses to brighten up the days ahead.

Below, 13 little pleasures from small businesses to bring a bit of joy to your life now.

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    The sill peperomia obtusfolia

    $32

    THE SILL

    With so much time spent at home, it can be therapeutic to tend to a new plant. The Sill is a small but mighty business dedicated to delivering potted indoor plants direct to your door. 

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    Stella and Bow coco tahitian freshwater pearl hoops

    $43

    STELLA AND BOW

    Stella and Bow was created with the ethos that quality jewelry can be affordable, too.

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    Nomasei nono loafer

    $360

    NOMASEI

    Nomasei s shoes are beautiful, and the company is also committed to creating luxury products that are both sustainable and responsibly made.

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    Musier Paris top drew

    $77

    MUSIER PARIS

    Musier Paris, launched in 2018, is behind this delicate tank featuring thin pearl straps.

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    Maude the tub kit

    $32

    MAUDE

    This tub kit by Maude makes for a relaxing spa day at home, or a soothing gift for a friend who you haven t seen since isolation began.

Before joining Vogue as a fashion editor in 2019, Rachel Besser was an on-camera personality, most notably serving as the fashion host of the US Open. Now contributing from the West Coast, Besser continues to highlight emerging trends, from flat caps to transition glasses, while covering the latest parties. When ... Read More
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