We’ve all heard about that friend we have to meet. There’s so much in common! Only one degree of separation! For me, that was Claire Mazur, the strikingly smart and funny co-founder of Of a Kind. When we finally caught up one day after work this past Fall, it was love at first sight, our friends were right, we had loads to share. From learned business practices to nerdy tech talk to fashion designers we were rooting for. If you haven’t already visited Of a Kind, do so- you won’t be disappointed, the limited edition runs are thoughtfully curated and a really wonderful thing for both emerging and established designers. Check out Claire’s picks!

What Mazur Would Love to Get: Since this is a fantasy land game, (right? there are no rules?) I will ask for this expensive piece of jewelry by Erica Weiner. I’m in love with this uncut emerald ring–the band and the setting are so classic, but the stunning color and organic shape of the stone are so not.

What Mazur Would Love to Give: Sticking with the no rules, can I be self-serving and give my boyfriend something that we’re selling on Of a Kind? Okay, great. I’d like to give him this Margherita iPhone Wallet by Landmarks & Lions. He refuses to put Siri in a case (“I just really value the naked phone experience!”) and it drives me insane because I’m sure he’s going to drop her and she’s really fragile. Plus, this has red stripes, and you know how you have to gift things that are red or pink on Valentine’s Day.