Especially this summer, the devil’s in the details. Without big pleasures like travel, concerts, and big gatherings of friends, we really need to relish the small things. These are some of the things I’ve been finding joy in this summer. Weekly Farm Share I can’t afford to get my farm share every week but it’s…Read More
Fabric Hunting at Zimman’s
My mom has been raving about Zimman’s in Lynn for years and ever since I’ve started sewing it’s officially become the Mecca of our creative household. Zimman’s is a fabric store that’s been operating out of Central Square in Lynn since 1909. It’s still family run by a fourth generation descendant which is very cool. …Read More
27 Years
Today is my 27th birthday! I’m a big celebrator of birthdays, mine and everyone else’s. I just think there’s something so nice about celebrating the fact someone exists. It feels like a very pure expression of love. Due to COVID-19, I’ve scaled back on my usual elaborate birthday plans. I’ll be celebrating with a 3-hour…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) New book by a creepy, Argentine queen! 2) Visit to Greenvale Vineyards in Newport. 3) A beautiful painting from my artist friend Mary Claire Moloney of me at a museum in Russia. 4) Boy have I missed a craft cocktail! 5) New-to-me patterns. 6) Tacos & empanadas on a Friday.
Reporter Roundup
I’ve been continuing my usual reporting on the Arts and Entertainment beat in Boston during COVID-19. The format has changed but the spirit of the arts hasn’t! Here are some of the pieces I’m proud of from the last few months. BrooklineHub The Puppet Showplace Theater in Brookline debuted a residency and grant for black…Read More
All the News That’s Fit to Wear
Maybe a journalist wearing a newspaper printed dress is a little too on-the-nose, but I couldn’t resist! I love slinky dresses for the summer because they’re easy to wear and always make a statement, and this one was too cute to pass up. I paired it with a corset belt to break up the pattern,…Read More