I’m finally back on my reading game! It feels good. These are the titles I dove into this month. Conjure Women Afia Atakora I really enjoyed this book by new author Atakora. Some people are already calling her the next Toni Morrison! This is the story of a Black mother and daughter duo told during…Read More
Cross Cultural
My brother Nicholas and his girlfriend Anya bought me this shirt on their last trip to Ukraine, Anya’s homeland. The embroidery is a technique traditional to her hometown. I loved the shirt from the minute I saw it but it’s taken me some time to find the perfect way to style it. It’s like a…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Book shopping. 2) Yoga in the park. 3) Reporting on the art beat. 4) Finally got the see this Marka27 mural in person! 5) A special candle from my friend Savannah. 6) Visiting Dane Street Beach.
All She Wrote Books
Amazing news! All She Wrote Books, one of my favorite booksellers in Boston, has opened up a brick-and-mortar store in Assembly Row in Somerville. Christina who runs the shop actually managed to open during the pandemic. She’s amazing. All She Wrote Books is a feminist bookstore that highlights POC, queer, and female authors that aren’t always…Read More
Day Trip to Beverly
Earlier this week I took the train out to Beverly, Massachusetts. It’s just a 40 minute ride from Boston. I’ve only ever seen Beverly from the train and it looked pretty industrial and not particularly inviting. But when the opportunity arose to view a show at the Montserrat College of Art, I thought it might…Read More
Fit ‘n Flare
I typically find this style of dress, called Fit ‘n Flare, to be a little basic. But in this leather it’s more dynamic. I paired it with a statement necklace, simple flats, and, of course, a matching translation of War and Peace. Dress: SheIn, Shoes: SheIn, Necklace: Forever21