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Conversations with an Artist: Seva Floral

Anna Seva is Finnish-American so you know that we love her Scandi sense of minimalism right away! She's also a passionate truth-teller about the issues of the floral industry and aims to educate us all on how to be more sustainable and conscientious about the flowers we buy.

Sarah Hanna Artful Correspondence Hand Lettering

Live Calligraphy this Saturday! Join Us for Positivity and Love!

Live Calligraphy at Poet and/the Bench
This Saturday September 11
12-3pm
Masks Required
Receive a personalized affirmation as a gift with purchase

WOW! Lady Gaga Wearing Jeffrey Levin Dog Tag Necklace!!

We’re feeling pretty extra over here. THE Lady Gaga wearing our very own Jeffrey Levin Gold Dog Tag with Tiny Heart necklace. TWICE!

Poet and the Bench Luxury of Beauty Marin Living Magazine

What is the Luxury of Beauty

When Marin Living Magazine asked us to define our approach to the Luxury of Beauty — what distinguishes the beauty of our art, jewelry and home decor products and provides beauty for oneself or for their home–we were excited to share our perspective on what we call atmosphere.

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OMG! You Voted Us Best Gifts!

Thank you! You voted us BEST GIFTS in Marin Magazine’s Best of the County issue! We couldn't be more humbled and excited!

Join Us at Jazz and Blues By the Bay, Sausalito

Join us at Jazz & Blues by the Bay
Fridays July 9 - August 27, 6:30-8:00pm
Gabrielson Park, Waterfront Downtown Sausalito
Table 33

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Conversations with an Artist: Sarah Hanna

We met calligraphy artist and painter Sarah Hanna at an event and were captivated by her vivacious personality and supreme hand lettering talent. We've been bringing her into the shop ever since for live Valentines events, collaborations and to carry some of her paper and gift products.

Mixtape Volume 4: Emerge / Awaken

"This collection of songs dips into the heartache of the past year, but also the beauty. We learned a lot about the world, but perhaps even more about ourselves. I tend to choose songs based on their individual merits rather than their genre, and this mix is no different, so dive into this eclectic collection of ballads and beats and I'll meet you on the other side." ~ Macoe

Featured in Marin Living Magazine

“Being an artist is a calling,” says Jeffrey Levin. A Cape Town, South Africa, native, he was born into a family of jewelers. “I have immense respect for the foundations, iconic designs and simplicity. I embrace a more European style, which translates to the clean lines you’ll see in my work as well as an approach of making perfectly imperfect tactile pieces,” he says.