We’re celebrating the drop of our Mixtape Glasses by mixing up our favorite cocktails and pumping up the volume on the songs that go best with them. First up–the Butterbee.
The Drink:
Mix equal parts of Bailey’s Irish Cream and Butterscotch Schnapps
Top with whipped cream
The Playlist:
1. Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
2. C.R.E.A.M. – Wu Tang Clan
3. Caramel – City High
4. Candyman – Christina Aguilera
5. Candy – Mandy Moore
6. Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
My favorite process in the UncommonGoods warehouse is…
Using Sketchup to 3D model aspects of the warehouse.
I’m inspired by…
Carl H. Whitenight (my Grandfather).
The best gift anyone has given me was…
Seeing the Ramones live on their final tour.
An uncommon fact about me…
I once owned a 1973 Cadillac Hearse.
When I’m not working, I’m probably…
At a show, working with metal, or juggling.
The word that best describes me…
Awesome!!
Working at UncommonGoods, I’ve learned…
Team work. I’ve never worked anywhere that encourages team work as much as we do at UG. We work hard together to get things done.
Would you rather … Spend 1,000 hours creating a metal art masterpiece or listen to 1,000 hours’ worth of metal music consecutively (even in your sleep)?
I think this is a trick question because I listen to metal music while working with metal!
My hometown is…
Austin, Texas
My favorite project I’ve worked on at UncommonGoods is…
Our Holiday Showcase! I loved working on the event, where we displayed our products for editors, because I got to hand-craft many of the elements that were used: I hand painted all of the signs and beer labels and did a chalk board drawing at the event space. It’s always fun to get away from the computer every once and a while and make something with your hands.
I’m inspired by…
Live music. I love any and all live music. Also by roaming the streets of New York–New Yorkers are the taste makers of the world (don’t tell the Texans I said so, though) and it is impossible not to become inspired just by being out and about in New York.
I’m passionate about…
Painting, yoga, water sports (water skiing and wakeboarding), and traveling.
An uncommon fact about me…
I am the only red head in my family – everyone else is brunette !
My favorite place to hang out in New York City is…
I could not possibly pick. One of my favorite things about living in New York is trying new restaurants and if you know me well, you know I can talk about food and eating all day long. I cannot handle how beautiful ABC Kitchen’s space is and the food is unreal. But I am a sucker for a dive bar and absolutely love The Rusty Knot. Tipsy Parson and Westville are my go-to neighborhood favorites. I also could sit on the Barbuto patio all night long. I could go on and on…
My style is…
Classic bohemian. I could live in neutrals and classics that last from year to year, but the Austinite in me leans bohemian.
Working at UncommonGoods, I’ve learned…
How important it is not to compromise on your values in the workplace. Among other things, I am so proud of the fact that our products don’t harm animals.
Would you rather…Have a lifetime supply of Tootsie Pops OR a one-time shopping spree at your favorite clothing store with no spending limit?
Although I have a serious Tootsie Pop addiction (1 a day but I am trying to kick the habit), I think I would have to choose clothing store with no spending limit. The thought alone gets my heart racing.
My hometown is…
Richmond, Virginia
The best customer interaction I’ve had at UncommonGoods was…
I spoke with a customer once who now orders with us by mail. She is a retired writer. Twice she sent me a letter with her orders (she refers to me as Kenya, the girl from Brooklyn). She writes beautifully about her travels through Kenya, and about why she loves that UncommonGoods gives back.
I’m inspired by…
It changes. Music is my go to, though, for inspiration. Depending on what type of inspiration I need, I know just where to go on my playlist for it. I am also inspired when I see my friends succeed.
My guilty pleasure is…
Coffee. I love the taste and the smell of it. If I let myself, I could drink it all day.
An uncommon fact about me…
I am also an actor.
My favorite thing about living in New York City is…
The diversity. I moved here on my own one month after graduating high school. I knew I wanted to make New York my home. I love it here.
My style is…
I’m not sure! Whatever makes me feel most comfortable.
Working at UncommonGoods, I’ve learned…
Just how many people in this world actually do care about sustainability. That they will support it in any way they can. Another inspiration!
Would you rather…Get to hang out with your favorite actor for an entire day or get an all-expenses paid week-long trip to any destination you choose?
I’d love to spend the day with Sidney Poitier.
We’ve been getting busy this summer on Instagram and here is another collection of some of our favorite photos recently!
Check us out on Instagram!
My hometown is…
Brooklyn, NY
During the UncommonGoods holiday season you can find me…
All over the warehouse. My main focus is leading the stock keeping and replenishment team. The stock keeping team plays an important role in the operation making sure inventory is always in stock. Last year, our stock keeping team was about 20 team members who I had a great pleasure to work with. I faced a lot of challenges throughout the season, but my main focus was in unifying the team and making sure that UncommonGoods was their favorite place to work!
I’m inspired by…
My mother, who is my role model.
The best gift my son has given me…
Is his love. Being a mother is one of the greatest gifts.
An uncommon fact about me…
I was in an all boys’ basketball team in school.
I like to spend my weekends…
With my family doing exciting things. I love to Google and search new ideas in where to take my son, niece, and nephew in order for them to have a blast. The best place I have taken them so far was Sesame Place. It was a great experience and I just recall all the laughs and smiles on their faces, and how happy they were. Family to me is very important. I just try to be the best Mother, Daughter, Sister and friend I can be. It’s worth every smile and memory!
The word that best describes me is…
Hyper.
Working at UncommonGoods, I’ve learned…
To be patient and understanding, and how to work with a large number of team members.
Would you rather… Go on a $1,000 shopping spree or go on a one week, all-expenses-paid vacation?
OMG this is easy – shopping spree of course!!! I go shopping whenever I can. That’s my favorite hobby.
My hometown is…
Dallas, PA
I chose to go into warehouse operations because…
The type of work that we do in the warehouse naturally fits my personality. I like to solve problems, organize, and constantly improve. I thrive on variety, challenges and being in the action. I’d be hard-pressed to find an environment better suited to me.
I’m inspired by…
The opportunity to push my limitations. And the seemingly boundless capacity for growth and achievement in the people I see here every day.
My favorite interaction with a UG team member has been…
Extending offer letters to my team. The most rewarding part of what I do is seeing the satisfaction and security that they get from their work here.
An uncommon fact about me…
I learned to read music before I learned to read English. It took me a while to understand why “flat” isn’t spelled with a “b”…
When I’m not working, I’m probably…
Spending time with my lovely wife, experiencing something new – new music to listen to or play, new food to try, new places to visit.
The word that best describes me…
At this moment? “Stumped.”
Working at UncommonGoods I’ve learned…
A ton. Apart from a host of technical skills, I’ve learned that we (as individuals and as teams) have far greater potential than we think.
If you could teleport to another location for 24 hours with no limitations, where would you go and what would you do?
The heart of the Amazon Rainforest. I’d get lost – just go explore and look for something no one has ever seen before.
My hometown is…
Queens, NY
My favorite process in the UncommonGoods warehouse is…
Large Packing, one of our shipping processes. It involves packing shipments of varying quantities and sizes. It was my first role at UncommonGoods and I enjoyed the speed and challenge. I don’t pack regularly now, but I will occasionally hop on the line to show that I still got it.
I’m inspired by…
A strong work ethic. I always need to work hard and succeed in what I am doing.
My first purchased uncommon good was…
Nest Egg Necklace (for my girlfriend’s mom).
An uncommon fact about me…
I used to work for the Big Apple Circus.
When I’m not working, I’m probably…
Watching Cartoons.
The word that best describes me…
Tall.
Working at UncommonGoods, I’ve learned…
How to use Excel, project management, and putting reports together.
Would you rather … Watch Star Wars Episode I 20 times in a row OR give up all of your Star Wars minis? (Yes, we know about your collection!)
Definitely would not give up the minis. So I would stomach watching Episode I 20 times.