

🍷 Cabernet Franc & Ethical Chocolate: A Journey Through Time, Taste, and Conscience
On December 4 each year, wine lovers around the world raise a glass to Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Franc Day, was established in 2015 by winemaker Dracaena Wines. The founder, seeking better recognition for this elegant grape, chose December 4 in honor of Cardinal Richelieu, the 17th‑century French noble credited with transporting vine cuttings from Bordeaux to France’s cooler Loire Valley — a historic move that helped shape Cabernet Franc’s legacy. ( dracaenawines.com ) But Ca


International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: Chocolate, Choices, and the Fight Against Modern Slavery
Children from Burkina Faso take a break while working on a cocoa plantation in Ivory Coast in April 2020. (Terrence Collingsworth / Associated Press). Image from article: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-15/cocoa-harvested-by-children-child-labor Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Observed every December 2, this day marks the adoption of the 1949 United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploita


Make a Grand Entrance: Holiday Accessories That Turn Heads
The holidays come with their own kind of magic — twinkling lights, bold outfits, and that electric moment when you walk into a room and feel like you’re stepping into your main character era. At Soul and Story, we believe accessories shouldn’t just complete your look — they should tell a story, spark a conversation, and help you make an entrance worth remembering. For the Show-Stoppers: Our Feather Collection There’s something undeniably captivating about feathers — the movem


What Ramadan, Passover, and Easter Can Teach Us About Renewal:
A Soul and Story Reflection on Sacred Time, Liberation, and the Art of Beginning Again Across cultures and spiritual traditions, spring...


Celebrate National Coffee Cake Day with Soul and Story!
Today at Soul and Story, we're diving into the delicious world of coffee cake—but not just any coffee cake. In honor of National Coffee...


Welcome to The Pantry at Mahogany Market: Elevating Everyday Essentials with Black-Owned Brands
Transform your daily shopping into a celebration of diversity and craftsmanship with The Pantry at Mahogany Market.


Craft Your Love Story: Curate a Custom Valentine's/Galentine's Gift Set with Soul and Story!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to present our "Craft Your Love Story" campaign at Soul and Story! This...


Travel and Social Impact Diaries: Chris Murphy
Soul and Story exists because of travel. Seeing the world not through the lens of media or propaganda but to be among people of...


Travel and Social Impact Diaries: Amy Staten
Soul and Story exists because of travel. Seeing the world not through the lens of media or propaganda but to be among people of...





























