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This poster was created to take the "should" out of being healthy and demonstrates a return to joyful self care. What started as a playful re-imagining of the stale USDA MyPlate (as used in the California Department of Public Health programs) turned into a collection of simple everyday ways to express our natural right to health and happiness. 11 inches by 17 Wendy Van Wagner is a public health educator working with under served communities in rural northern California. She work mainly in nutrition education by promote living vibrantly in many ways.

FOREWORD by Tee Corinne:

In 1973 I set out to do drawings of women's genitals for use in sex education groups. I wanted the drawings to be lovely and informative, to give pleasure and affirmation. I organized the drawings into a coloring book because a major way we learn to understand the world, as children, is by coloring. As adults many of us still need to learn about our external sexual anatomy. Coloring is a way for the child in each of us to revision and reclaim this portion of our bodies from which we have been estranged.

The Cunt Coloring Book, published in 1975, was immediately and wildly popular, although many people complained about the "awful" title. Three printings later, in 1981, the title was changed to Labiaflowers and the book virtually died. So much for euphemisms. Welcome once again to the Original Cunt Coloring Book (with a few additions). May you color it with pleasure. 

Call me a romantic, but they look more like friendly Labiaseashells than flowers to me.

Paperback, 49 pages. Crayons not included. Published by Last Gasp, San Francisco

"Boobs" has made the leap to paper in a tiny-kind with a major delight result. United Colors of Boobs! Once Cass went up to Portland for a week of printing with the expert Emily Johnson and this was the first plate to hit the press. Previously, "Boobs" had only been printed as a large-scale silkscreen on fabric, using just one color at a time, and they wanted to play with as many colors as possible for these letterpress prints. Inconceivably, Em had never experimented with split fountain inking on her press, so they were both learning new tricks as they went along. These cards were printed on Em's vintage Miehle letterpress, at EMprint Press, at YU. The size of the cards is 6" x 6" square. The recycled stock is heavyweight and a little bit toothy, with 25% cotton mixed in. The envelopes are 100% PCW recycled kraft paper. Gravel & Gold is donating the proceeds from these cards to the worthy La Leche League of Northern California and Hawaii. We're hoping to share the boob positivity more more more!

Our bodies, ourselves are about 65% water. When we're floating in our mamas' bellies (in amniotic fluid, about 98% water), our mamas feel extra nice floating in a warm bath tub, relaxing their muscles and enjoying. Blessings on the floating babes, the floating mamas, and blessings on the water that floats us! Lisa Foti-Straus drew the sketch for this card one evening, sketching a pregnant sister-friend in the tub. A good one to give to mama's in wait. Emily Johnson printed them with a rainbow hued split fountain on an OG letterpress at EMprint Press, at YU, in Portland, Oregon. The recycled stock is heavyweight and a little bit toothy, with 25% cotton mixed in. The envelopes are 100% PCW recycled kraft paper.

"Hana 'i'o ka haole!"The foreigner does it in earnest! Neither strictly born on a Hawaiian island nor genetically Hawaiian, our nonetheless Hawaiian Lili designed "Go Stay Stay Go," honoring the moon, the mountains upon, and the sea that surrounds those paradises. A persimmon hue was selected for the backside and a fine gold powder was mixed in so that if you look carefully, these beauties shine. Emily Johnson printed these cards with love and expertise on an OG letterpress at EMprint Press, at YU, in Portland, Oregon. The recycled stock is heavyweight and a little bit toothy, with 25% cotton mixed in. The envelopes are 100% PCW recycled kraft paper.

What's for dinner?! The San Francisco local foods wheel, released in 2006, shows what's in season and local within about 150 miles of San Francisco, from Sonoma to the Delta, to the upper part of the Central Coast, and, of course, in the Pacific Ocean! Some of the unique local foods available in the region include Dungeness Crab, Oysters, avocados, and an abundance of citrus fruits. The Bay Area is also notable for its year-round growing season!

Get to know your botanical neighbors! A coloring book of some of Maria's favorite flowers and plants from her neighborhood walks and hiking trails. 23-page features plants you can get to know as you color.

Turmeric, rosemary, citrus peel, ginger, black pepper flavor notes - earthy, soothing, brightWe joined forces with cookbook author Heidi Swanson to bring you this exclusive wellness blend. Together we formulated a tea to support the changing of the season and safeguard your immune system. All ingredients are sustainably harvested and cultivated without the use of chemicals. 22-24 servings per 3oz package. Handcrafted in Berkeley, CA

There's nothing wrong with being a little bit sensitive. For those of us who are a little more delicate, Fat & the Moon has provided us with this sensitive pit cream.

If baking soda and essential oils are the pits for your pits, let this stuff soothe you. As with it's slightly less sensitive sister, the classic deodorant cream, this stuff will stop you from stinkin' so go out there and get sweaty.  No problems! 

Dig in a bit, warm some in your fingers, and apply to your pits.

Totally clear, really more like a balm. Good to go.

Ingredients:coconut oil*, arrowroot starch*, magnesium hydroxide (aka milk of magnesia), beeswax, essential oils of basil* & vetiver**organic

A postcard of an original watercolor by Maria Schoettler in honor of Gravel & Gold's 1o year anniversary. Printed locally in SF.  5 x 7  Requires a letter stamp

Chamomile, Skullcap, California Poppy, Catnip, Chrysanthemum, Lavender flavor notes - herbaceous, soothing, minty A proprietary blend of California grown botanicals with calming and sleep-inducing properties. Formulated to soothe the nervous system and support an easeful state of mind / body. Recommended before bed, or any time of day for deep relaxation. 18 servings per 1oz package.

These candles are hand-poured into apothecary inspired amber jars with our signature kraft label and a brass lid.

Amber and Moss: A weekend in the mountains, sun gleaming through the canopy. Sage, moss, and lavender.

7.2 oz.

Sunset candles are poured into custom-printed tin vessels donned with earth-toned motifs, sun shapes, and horizon lines inspired by California scenery. Available in four nostalgic scents meant to represent times of day + the feelings they spark within us.

Moonrise: 12am. Heatwaves, late-night crowds, the lure of the dance floor melding smoke and strange perfumes. Balmy, ambiguous, free. Yuzu, Indian jasmine, and smoked cedarwood.

Swell: 12pm. Salty skin, steady tides, endless afternoons in the hot summer sun. Vibrant, juicy, aquatic. Black currant, tuberose, and sea moss.

Gold Hour: 5pm. Rustling grasses, baked earth, sun rays split between trees. Mellow, dry, tranquil. Bergamot, hay, and golden poppy.

Dusk: 8pm. Damp leaves, crisp air, powder and spice on a clear night. Woody, cool, and earthy. Black pepper, clary sage, palo santo, and blooming iris.

Fat and the Moon is taking bath time to new depths with our trio of Soaks. Bath + Time = support of the rest and digest!  Our mineral-based soaks keep the ingredients suspended in the water, rather than sinking to the bottom to exfoliate your bare bum. Yowza! Leave the bath silky smooth and thoroughly pruney. 

6oz

Please use within 6 months of purchase. Store in a cool and dry place.

New York meets Los Angeles. Cashmere rose, oud, and sandalwood.

PF Candle Room & Linen Sprays offer an effortless, fine mist and a fragrance load that'll ensure your favorite scent stays where you spray. Use them on your bedsheets, pillows, couches - anywhere in the home that needs a bit of a boost.

7.75 fl oz

Each amber glass bottle contains a 7.75 fl oz blend of body-safe fine fragrance oils and water.

A weekend in the mountains, sun gleaming through the canopy. Sage, moss, and lavender.

PF Candle Room & Linen Sprays offer an effortless, fine mist and a fragrance load that'll ensure your favorite scent stays where you spray. Use them on your bedsheets, pillows, couches - anywhere in the home that needs a bit of a boost.

Some call it the boyfriend scent, we call it the O.G. Leather, teak, and orange.

PF Candle Room & Linen Sprays offer an effortless, fine mist and a fragrance load that'll ensure your favorite scent stays where you spray. Use them on your bedsheets, pillows, couches - anywhere in the home that needs a bit of a boost.

7.75 fl oz

For the non-drinker who loves to celebrate, drop into their body-soma senses and connect with a loved one.

The perfect replacement for the requisite bottle of whatever Valentine's thing gift.

Mix with soda water, ginger beer or tonic, garnish with a lime. Serves 6, or serves 2, 3 times.

*contains the equivalent of 1/2 a ripe banana worth of alcohol per serving. To evaporate all alcohol off, use the Hot Calmy recipe.

Sunset candles are poured into custom-printed tin vessels donned with earth-toned motifs, sun shapes, and horizon lines inspired by California scenery. Available in four nostalgic scents meant to represent times of day + the feelings they spark within us.

Moonrise: 12am. Heatwaves, late-night crowds, the lure of the dance floor melding smoke and strange perfumes. Balmy, ambiguous, free. Yuzu, Indian jasmine, and smoked cedarwood.

Swell: 12pm. Salty skin, steady tides, endless afternoons in the hot summer sun. Vibrant, juicy, aquatic. Black currant, tuberose, and sea moss.

Gold Hour: 5pm. Rustling grasses, baked earth, sun rays split between trees. Mellow, dry, tranquil. Bergamot, hay, and golden poppy.

Dusk: 8pm. Damp leaves, crisp air, powder and spice on a clear night. Woody, cool, and earthy. Black pepper, clary sage, palo santo, and blooming iris.

These candles are hand-poured into apothecary inspired amber jars with our signature kraft label and a brass lid.

 New York meets Los Angeles. Cashmere rose, oud, and sandalwood.

7.2 oz.

Y’all get ready for this: creamy cleanser AND milky moisturizer. A two in one wham-o, soon to be your can’t-do-without.

Dripped down from the starry cosmos above, Moon Milk bathes your face in a glow rivaling Selene herself! Soap-free, Moon Milk cleanses in the gentlest of ways while pulling hydration to the skin like the waves to the moon. Moon Milk is the juicy cleanser and light moisturizer of our dreams.

2 fl oz

A dreamy pillowcase to inspire sweet dreams. Standard-size (that's 17" x 24"), envelope-style (with an 8" pocket). Very dark green "Boobs" printed on fancy 230 thread count Pima cotton. Sewn here in San Francisco, California. Sold individually. 

Our scrappy scrunchie, made from leftover fabrics.