I didn’t grow up with a sister, but later in life I found out I had one and – later than that – she found out she had me.

 

The first time I met her I knew. She is so entirely familiar, yet so entirely different, and when I’m with her I always feel so entirely myself … only better.

 

“A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves - a special kind of double.”  Toni Morrison

 

 

1.  The Sister Project

Women have a way of weaving a web of connection and this new site captures the complex variations of sisterhood perfectly. The Sister Project, started by a pair of sisters and women they’ve come to see as family, is an insightful collection of blogs, essays, and art tightly focused on the touching timelessness of sisterhood. (The artwork above is Waiting for Wednesday by Camilla Engman as seen on www.thesisterproject.com.)

 

 

2. Shutter Sisters

Visual and visionary, Shutter Sisters is a collaborative blog of women photographers. Simple, yet stunning, Shutter Sisters is all about sharing – equipment lists, technical tips, and images so exquisite you can’t stop marveling at the wonder of it all. (Photo is by Kate Ingles as seen on www.shuttersisters.com.)

 

 

3.  Sisters Morales

There are countless sisters making music together, but I’ll highlight just one pair here. What I love about Sisters Morales is that their southwestern twang crosses over childhoods, cultures, and countries in a way only kin can. There are roots in their music … and wings.

 

 

4.  Secrets From Your Sister

Unfortunately for me – and very fortunately for the Canadians – this bra fitting boutique is located in Toronto. If Secrets From Your Sister was located in my town I would run – not walk – there with my aging collection of faded and frayed WalMart sports bras and beg them to help me. After all, that’s what sisters are for!

 

 

5.  Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

You don’t necessarily need to be female to be a sister. In San Francisco, the Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence have made it a habit to challenge authority, promote diversity, nurture tolerance, and give grant money to the like-minded. Too much of a good thing? These ladies think not!

 

 

6.  The Motherhood

Nothing makes you a sister quicker than motherhood. Online, The Motherhood has created these great “circles” – a technological twist on the old, old-fashioned quilting bee, sewing circle, or coffee klatch – where mothers can meet to share and care. Home with babies and can’t get out of the house? Take a virtual stroll around The Motherhood and run into a sister or two.

 

 

7.  Three Sisters Ink

Three Sisters Ink captures the spirit of sisterhood bound together by creativity. A fresh, modern take on classic graphic design, these adorable bits of whimsy are available on etsy – a great gift for a sister. (Tweet by Hannah Bureau of www.threesistersink.com.)

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