
What Wholehearted is all about
our story
As a woman, a wife, a proud mother of ten beautiful children ka”h, a grandmother, and co-director of our nonprofit, Chabad of Mill Valley, my life’s passion has always been to nourish others—both physically and spiritually. I strive to be a source of strength and comfort to the many people I encounter, each on their own unique journey.
Wholehearted was born out of love—through the tender and transformative experience of supporting my best friend as she bravely battled leukemia. No one is immune to life’s challenges. We all face moments of struggle, illness, vulnerability, or deep darkness. But what I’ve come to witness firsthand is the extraordinary power of heartfelt, creative support—the kind that uplifts, comforts, and reminds someone they are not alone.
Through the carefully curated care packages I created for my friend, I discovered a profound and growing need for meaningful, personalized, and soul-nourishing gifts. Gifts that do more than just offer comfort in times of pain—they celebrate life’s joys, milestones, and sacred moments too. Whether someone is navigating difficulty or basking in celebration, they deserve to feel seen, cherished, and embraced.
Wholehearted offers a collection of thoughtful, beautiful, and lovingly homemade packages—filled with the very items I use and treasure myself, and have shared with others in their most vulnerable or joyful times. Every detail is chosen with intention, from a place of deep care and lived experience.
Our sages teach, “What comes from the heart, enters the heart.” That is the essence of Wholehearted. A vision of authentic, soulful giving. A delivery of warmth, presence, and love—given wholeheartedly.
Our Products
When I weave together luxurious linens, soulful books, and delicate blessings, I’m reminded of the heart behind Wholehearted—to inspire deep, meaningful connection. The soft textures and vintage charm draw from the timeless elegance of a life richly lived. Whether it’s Mayim’s gentle flow of peace or Ahava’s warm embrace of love, each basket is my promise that you are truly seen, deeply cherished, and infinitely worthy.
Crafting these baskets feels like tending a sacred garden—each carefully chosen item meant to nurture the soul, every moment spent imagining the joy it might bring. I pour my heart into personalizing each creation so it speaks directly to you or someone you hold dear.
Here in Mill Valley, surrounded by a loving and growing community, I’m honored to offer these gifts of healing, celebration, and love. Each product is a personal favorite of mine—infused with the messages of hope and comfort they bring to my own home and heart. I warmly invite you to explore our collection of products below.
Tammy Fender:
Over 25 years ago, Tammy Fender pioneered a movement towards natural, plant-based luxury skin care and holistic living, recognizing the interconnected nature of wellness, and guiding clients towards lifestyle choices that enhance vitality on every level—body, mind and spirit.
On a personal note, I’ve been using Tammy Fender’s products for years, and the quality and effectiveness are unmistakable—from the very first touch, you can feel the care, purity, and potency in every formula.
Farmhouse Pottery:
Studio pottery refers to ceramics that are crafted entirely by hand, created from start to finish by a small group of skilled artisans. At the Woodstock, Vermont studio, each piece is carefully shaped and finished without the use of modern machinery or mass production methods.
The studio takes pride in being part of a community that values tradition, craftsmanship, and authenticity. From the moment the clay meets the wheel until the piece is delivered to its new home, every creation reflects a deep connection to the artist’s hands.
One especially beloved item is the heart mug—a piece cherished not only for the beautiful heart it features, symbolizing love and connection, but also for its textured pottery surface, which many find soothing and therapeutic to touch. These qualities make each piece deeply meaningful, resonating with the spirit of wholehearted care, much like the values embraced by our Wholehearted brand.
Each morning, you’ll find me cradling my heart mug, slowly savoring a comforting cup of tea.
Mosser Glass:
The origins of Mosser Glass go back more than half a century to the time when Orie Mosser was the plant manager of the Cambridge Glass Company. His son, Thomas, began working there as a teenager, learning the trade from bottom to top. When Cambridge Glass closed in 1954, Tom decided to continue in the glass business building a company of his own.
Mosser Glass continues the legacy by blending beauty and fine craftsmanship in every piece of glassware they produce.
I am in awe at how a simple glass cake platter or vase can bring such elegance and warmth into a space. There’s something timeless and quietly powerful about these pieces—the way they hold beauty with grace, and elevate even the simplest moments.
Minky Couture:
Minky Couture started in 2009 when owner, Sandi Hendry’s daughter became very ill and was hospitalized for several months. During this time, Sandi longed for a way to bring comfort to her daughter while in recovery. Her daughter asked for a “big baby blanket” to snuggle up with during this time. Sandi looked everywhere for a fashionable, cozy blanket but was unable to find one perfect for her daughter. It was at this time that Sandi created the first-ever Adult size Minky Couture blanket. This incredibly soft blanket was swooned over by those surrounding her daughter in recovery. Sandi created 2 more, 10 more, 100 more per requests. Giving them to those in need and selling them out of her trunk to people longing for luxurious comfort.
Our beloved Minky Couture throws are treasured in every room of our home. I’ve come to deeply appreciate how comforting and soothing the right texture can be—it’s like a gentle embrace for the senses. When my best friend was going through her treatments, I gifted her the lap-size blanket, and she held it close like a hug infused with love, warmth, and strength. It became more than just a blanket—it was a quiet source of comfort when words weren’t enough.
Positivity Bias
Author: Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson
Through a mix of nature, nurture, social conditioning and free will, we each possess a personalized lens that frames, forms, clouds and distorts the way we see ourselves and the world around us. In order to live in the most meaningful and effective way possible, each of us needs to continually assess and adjust the default frames we have developed.
In Positivity Bias, we learn that life is essentially good; that positive perception is applicable and accessible to all; that it derives from objective, rational insight, not subjective, wishful imagination, and that positive living is a matter of choice, not circumstance.
An inspiring and life-enriching tapestry woven from hundreds of stories, letter, anecdotes, and vignettes - Positivity Bias highlights how the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, considered the most influential rabbi in modern history, taught us to see ourselves, others, and the world around us.
On Purpose:
Author: Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson
Research has shown that living with purpose increases overall well-being and life satisfaction, improves mental and physical health, lowers risk of cognitive decline, betters sleep, enhances resilience and self-esteem, increases longevity, and decreases chances of anxiety and depression.
But finding our unique purpose can be difficult and overwhelming in today’s ever-expanding, hyper-connected reality, with mobile technologies literally putting the world with all of its problems and possibilities into our hands.
This brings us to a most critical question of our time: In a world beset by distraction and inundated with countless causes, how do we discover our own, unique purpose?
Helping to find answers to that question is the purpose of this book.
Drawing on the teachings and example of one of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory, its perspectives and practical wisdom are offered to help you actualize your blessed mission in life, so you can reap the ever-unfolding joy and benefits of living with and on purpose.
Wholehearted Kitchen:
There’s something sacred about the kitchen—a place where love is folded into every batch of challah, every tray of cookies, and every simmering pot on the stove. My homebred goods are more than just food; they’re an expression of care, tradition, and heart. Baking and cooking have always been my special place, a way of nurturing those I love. My children often say that the secret ingredient in everything I make is love—and I believe that’s true. Because when food is made with intention, warmth, and soul, it doesn’t just nourish the body—it comforts, connects, and creates lasting memories.