From Leaning In to Surviving and Thriving
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In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg's idea of "leaning in" was inescapable. It was a new brand of feminism for corporate life, for companies large and small.
This was a world before TikTok, when Jack Dorsey owned Twitter. "Blurred Lines" was the hit of the summer, and the first Frozen movie was the cultural phenomenon that every parent couldn't escape. Argo won the Oscar for Best Picture. Americans had stress in that pre-Covid, post-9/11 world, but it was a specific brand of stress, mostly hustle culture, mostly aspirational. It gave way to fitness brands like SoulCycle, whose gym-meets-Hollywood branding fit into the era like a hand in a glove.
And now? After Covid, after everything, thriving means something slightly different than leaning in.
It doesn't mean being inefficient. It doesn't mean a SoulCycle class isn't still fun. It's more about living differently, slower, more consciously, more attuned to what's actually necessary versus what we've been told should matter.
At Shop Purple Umbrella, we've built our offering around women who want to explore how to set up conscious, comfortable routines at home. Here are five of our favorite products right now for doing exactly that:
1. Navy Blue Embroidered Full-Zip Hoodie: The kind of hoodie you reach for without thinking. This hoodie is embroidered with the Wordsworth quote "The world is too much with us" in small white thread. The detail makes it feel intentional, more than ordinary. Designed in the USA.
2. Pretty Rugged Faux Fur Lap Blanket: The blanket everyone reaches for first. Plush faux fur on the front, smooth waterproof satin on the back, sized for your lap, a reading chair or the foot of the bed. It makes staying in feel like the plan, not the backup plan.
3. Midnight Garden Candle – Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium: Herbal without being medicinal, grounding without putting you to sleep. This is the candle you light when you're actually home, not performing "self-care" for anyone. Lavender, rosemary, and geranium feel like evening air in a garden you wish you had. Made in the USA.
4. Southwestern Cotton Yoga Strap: A woven cotton strap that actually looks good sitting out. It's sturdy, simple, and it doesn't scream "gym equipment" when you leave it by your mat. Use it to ease deeper into a stretch, then cinch it around your rolled mat and carry it out the door. A small thing that makes home practice feel more intentional.
5. Celestial Moon Yoga Mat: A latex-free, phthalate-free yoga mat made in the USA by Yune Yoga. The full moon on a navy-to-gray sky gives it visual interest, and the design makes it feel less like workout gear and more like something you'd actually want in your space.
Not finding your perfect item on this list? Browse our full gifts for her collection or our holiday gift sets.