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Curate + Celebrate:

Spreading Joy Through Thoughtful Gifting

Happiness comes in daily doses when you call upon Mallory Hannah to bring joy and intention to gifting. Through her business, Curate + Celebrate, she curates and styles meaningful gifts for every occasion which is a true labor of love inspired by her mother, whom she affectionately calls the GOAT of gift giving.

“She celebrates everything, finds joy in every detail, and taught me that thoughtfulness is the real gift,” Mallory explains.

Curate + Celebrate offers a full-service gifting experience, whether you’re looking for creative ideas or want the entire process handled from start to finish.

She focuses on three main areas:

  • Curating: Learning about the recipient to develop thoughtful, personalized gift ideas.

  • Shopping + Sourcing: Finding and securing the perfect pieces, often through partnerships with local businesses and artisans.

  • Wrapping + Packaging: Presenting each gift beautifully with an elevated, artistic touch.

Some clients come to Mallory for creative inspiration, while others seek the full white-glove experience. Her projects range from milestone birthdays and weddings to corporate gifting, party favors, and luxury events. She frequently collaborates with local brands and event planners, bringing creativity, beauty, and intention to every gesture.

Think floral wine toppers, handcrafted rattan and wood keepsake boxes, leather journal sets, Dolce & Gabbana gift boxes, and themed gift baskets, each one a piece of art designed to make the recipient feel truly special.

Mallory launched Curate + Celebrate just a year ago, but the idea had been forming for much longer. “My background is in advertising and marketing, where I’ve spent my career studying people and what inspires and motivates them,” she shares. “Over the years, friends and community members would come to me for help brainstorming gift ideas or putting something special together, and it clicked. I realized I could combine my creativity, love for celebrating others, and eye for design into something meaningful.”

Her faith also guides her work. “As a Christian, my greatest goal is to love others well,” she says. “Gifting allows me to show affection and bring happiness in such a tangible way.” She’s especially moved by Maya Angelou’s words:

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  Maya Angelou

“That quote perfectly captures what I hope Curate + Celebrate does which is to create moments that make people feel seen, loved, and valued.”

As a mom of three, Mallory also finds joy in sharing her passion with her daughters. “I love having them help me brainstorm or work alongside me in the studio. It’s special to pass along that creative spirit and to show that thoughtfulness can be both beautiful and fun.”

Ultimately, Mallory believes gifting should feel joyful, not stressful. Curate + Celebrate offers a true gift concierge experience, not just picking something off a shelf, but creating a moment that feels completely personal. Each gift tells a story about the relationship between giver and receiver, brought to life with artistry, care, and meaning.

“It’s luxury gifting with heart, unique, thoughtful, and designed to delight,” she says. “At its core, Curate + Celebrate is about spreading joy through meaningful gifting. My goal is to take gifting off your plate while helping you give in ways that feel personal, beautiful, and effortless.”

Explore Mallory’s work at www.curatecelebrate.studio and on Instagram @curatecelebrate