About Us
& Our Mission
I'm Catherine, and Briseis Gifts is an incredibly special collaboration between me and my daughter in spirit, created to honor her legacy and give back to causes that matter most to us.
A Bright and Creative Soul
Briseis was a bright, talented, deeply creative soul — the best daughter and the best of humans. She was kind, compassionate, joyful, and generous, with a deep love and appreciation for animals and nature.
Although her time was short, she lived a very full life, always up for an adventure, learning something new, and bringing joy to those around her. She was an artist, clothing designer, jewelry maker, singer, dancer, academic scholar, and world traveler. At age 23, she passed from a rare cancer, leaving behind many beautiful creations.
A Legacy of Creativity and Compassion
In her final days, we had several deep conversations where she questioned if her life’s purpose had been fulfilled. I reassured her that art was her gift to the world and her purpose was to bring generosity and joy through creativity. Her legacy now lives on through gifts that give back. Every item we offer features her artwork and is designed by me. This is my way of honoring her life and her beautiful spirit.
A Mission Promised
People often said Briseis and I were like twins. We shared clothes, mannerisms, and a deep passion for helping animals, people, and the planet. Over the years, we rescued animals together and volunteered for environmental causes. And sadly, we both experienced cancer.
These three missions — caring for animals, protecting the earth, and supporting those in need — have always been close to our hearts. Until her last breath, Briseis put others and the world around her first.
In those last hours, I made her a promise to continue this work in her honor. It is a privilege to keep that promise by giving back, with a portion of sales going to animals, the environment and cancer research, through her beautiful gift of art.
Our Logo
I created our logo with intention, love, and Briseis’ own touch. It was important to me that I used her handwriting, so what you see truly is written by her. But the 'B' is extra special. Briseis was known for drawing hearts on everything, and one day it occurred to me, a heart turned on its side looks just like a B. Voila! (I know Briseis helped me with that one.)
I combed through her art to find the perfect heart. And now, it’s the beginning of Briseis Gifts and the heart of everything we do.
In another part of our logo, you’ll see a cute figure, jumping for joy, so gentle and peaceful. That little character is Briseis, drawn by her own hand and captures her lightness and sweet, compassionate way she moved through the world. She was pure love in motion.
Our logo carries her heart and her gift and when you see it, you’re seeing her, still jumping, still smiling and still guiding this mission.
More Than a Gift Shop
Briseis Gifts is more than an online gift shop. It’s a tribute to her life, a way to share her gift, and a platform to continue her purpose by giving back to the causes closest to our hearts.
I truly thank you for being here and supporting this heartfelt mission.
