Since I’ve started making clothes I’ve discovered the wonderful online sewing community! There are so many inspiring creators online and so much information to learn from. It’s a whole new ballgame from the traditional in person sewing classes and books. In many ways these women remind me of my mom who was and still is…Read More
DIY
Roots
In hindsight it’s no wonder I became an art reporter. Coming from a family of artists, I spent more time in museums than I ever did at water parks or soccer fields. My first coloring book was of Mary Cassatt paintings. My first after school activities were art lessons. And the first pieces in my…Read More
DIY: Gold Skull Vase
Now that I’ve moved into a more functional apartment (photos to come), I’ve been getting back to my creative projects. For some time I’ve been wanting a decorative gold skull, the perfect balance between my love of all things existential and my love of all things pretty. Unfortunately, real sculpture pieces like that can get…Read More
Breakfast in Bed
Now that I’ve had my own place for about seven months I’m starting to develop little routines and rituals in my weekly schedule. One of these is Saturday morning breakfast in bed. After a long week nothing feels more luxuriant than spending a few hours reading and relaxing in bed with a cup of coffee…Read More
Creative Control
Ordering online can be a hit-or-miss game. And the only snag with the overseas retailers that I’m so fond of is that it’s usually not worth it to return things. So I have to get a little creative once in a while. I ordered this blazer from OASAP a few weeks ago. When it arrived…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Getting my curls on at Viselli Santoro Salon. 2) Morning reading in bed. 3) A gorgeous place setting from Tablescapes in Portsmouth. 4) Wine and crafts with some fabulous ladies. 5) Prepping for the week ahead. 6) Cannolis from Mike’s make the perfect pick-me-up.