Choose spaces and people that are fertile ground for your future self not quicksand back to your former self.

The sun is out and the pencils are up! ✏️✏️✏️ Here’s the first (4) options for our personalized pencil sets. A little something for BHM, Galentines, Valentines and other playful fun. More assortments coming soon, plus pick your own & bulk color options.… instagr.am/p/Cnp2xUSvz03/

May all of your plans this month and throughout the year be full of pride, and purpose. 6PC Black History Pencil Set available in the shop. ✏️✏️✏️ #melaninmeanings #bhm2023 #blackjoy #pencillover #stationeryshop #bwwpc #❤️🖤💚 instagr.am/p/CoYuhZwrOT6/

The originals! We dipped our toe into the stationery waters with the release of our first washi decorative tape collection (Feb 2021) and haven’t looked back. We intentionally elevate vibrant African-inspired textiles and Black nostalgia, making cultura… instagr.am/p/CobKNEkJN7P/

For the Kings & Queens in your life and in your heart. Mix and match. Love is Love. #melaninmeanings #enamelpins #pinlover #chesspiece #kingandqueen #vday2023 #blackhistorymonth #loveislove #bpml #bhm2023 instagr.am/p/Cof7iLuPg3G/

See you Saturday from 11-4 at the @fourthstmakersrow, powered by @wigginsevents. Pretty exciting to see opportunities like this in Berkeley for #Blackowned businesses. #WestBerkeley is home to me and my family. It’s also where my love for stationery g… instagr.am/p/CogXeEMLKRx/

What happens to one of us, affects us all. 🌍♻️ Earth day is COMING! P.S. Now available in Gold or Silver plated 😍 #melaninmeanings #earthday #hyphy #earthismyturf #earthday2023 #ecojustice #blackoutdoors #blackinnature #yayarea #bpml #enamelpins #… instagr.am/p/CpBRC53yAln/

Loving the messages I’m getting from teachers who have been gifted our #BHM Pencil Set…maybe we should do a few giveaway bundles for #BlackEducators to close the month out 🤔 Stay tuned Monday for details…we gotta get through this #BlackJoy weekend … instagr.am/p/CpHTy1OuDi4/

❤️🖤💚 Giveaway Details ❤️🖤💚 We're celebrating 3 #BlackEducators with a collection of our goodies we’re dubbing the ‘Arts & Craft Bundle’ Here's how you can enter: ⁣ 1️⃣ You must be following our page⁣ 2️⃣ Tag another Black educator in the comments … instagr.am/p/CpL3710Pc6j/

Congratulations to our #BlackEducators Giveaway Winners!! 🎉🎉🎉 @mstdj_teacherplans @sh1mmyturna Thank you for your example and commitment to teaching. Please check your DM’s shortly to confirm your mailing address. Thank you everyone for liking … instagr.am/p/CpOvXfDLOBT/

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Join us Saturday, March 11th for the 2023 Empowering Women of Color Conference, hosted by @berkeleywoci We’ll be vending alongside an amazing group of #BayArea #wocowned entrepreneurs. #melaninmeanings #blackowned #berkel… instagr.am/p/Cpiz2GUviij/

Countdown to Spring! Fun fact..my BDay is Monday so I’m a whole deep, creative, dreamer who sneaks away to sit at the water and feed the ducks. Still getting used to a few firsts without my Grandmother. I’ve never not had her here on my BDay. Every y… instagr.am/p/Cp03jzjPTgP/

A pinch of 💚💚💚 for the day. #melaninmeanings #mudcloth #washitape #africantextiles #bwwpc #stationery #greenthings instagr.am/p/Cp5seXePrNh/

Introducing Lush, our watercolor gift wrap highlighting indigenous botanical and trees. Perfect for plant lovers! Inspired by the beauty and unique variety of African and indigenous plants, this vibrant pattern features: • Baobab Tree • South Afric… instagr.am/p/CqByod4PDdr/

After gifting some sets…they’re now up on the site and available for all. Grab a set for yourself or gift to someone. #melaninmeanings #personalizedpencils #pencillover #divine9 instagr.am/p/CqCCHoxJsT4/

From the kitchen to the shop…it’s a process and almost a rite of passage. IYKYK. Add these to your #pinlover collection & rub a little cocoa butter on your ears. Get yours @ melaninmeanings.com while supplies last (cause y’all don’t play) #melaninmeanings #pressandcurl

‘Twas the night before Easter, as smoke filled the house… Our hair grease enamel pins are year round conversation starters. Get yours! #melaninmeanings #easter #easterhair #blackhairstyles #blackhairexperience #pressingcomb #pressandcurl #blackjoy instagr.am/p/CqyWc_DvQHY/

Front row, court side and every city! Get your pin this #earthweek #earthday #earthismyturf #gogreen #melaninmeanings #e40 #earthdayeveryday #pinlover #🌍 #earthday2023 #hyphy instagr.am/p/CrUqL2wLf8p/

It was hard keeping this secret, but sooooo worth the wait. I’m happy to announce we’ve been accepted into Target Accelerator Forward Founders (Cohort 4) alongside 29 amazing founders. What started as my pandemic passion project has grown into so much … instagr.am/p/CreyWLnxT3p/

We heard they’re passing out 👑’s. Celebrate the Kings and Queens that show up in your life. BOGO 50% OFF — Chess Piece Special ends May 7th @ 11:59pm #melaninmeanings #chesspiece #kingandqueen #chesslover #pingamestrong #enamelpins #lapelpins #aroy… instagr.am/p/Cr7VlPxufH1/