During the COVID-19 distancing most of us have been sticking to our immediate neighborhoods for safe walks and outdoor hangouts. Luckily, I live in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston which is about as ideal for a pandemic quarantine as you can get. Here are a few of the neighborhood spots I’ve been taking advantage of…Read More
Art at Home
With museums temporarily shuttered and most people sticking to their neighborhoods, traditional art has been hard to come by during COVID-19. I’ve taken that time to retreat into my personal collection and it’s made me very grateful that I’ve assembled pieces over the years. Having a personal art collection is wonderful for a lot of…Read More
Rhapsody in Blue
I finished another outfit! This piece is from a vintage early ’60s pattern and it’s one of the more advanced looks I’ve made so far. I’m delighted with the way it turned out. This is the kind of dress I always want to buy and can never quite find. That’s one of the perks of…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Coming soon, another handmade outfit! 2) A perfect Friday night. 3) The world’s best snuggle buddy. 4) Sewing, sewing, sewing. 5) Coco is an art critic also. 6) Sunday plans.
June Reading List
This week I read a few new books and also revisited some of my favorites by black authors. Having a diverse reading list has always been a priority for me, but I’ve found rereading some of my favorite black stories to be bolstering during the fight for racial justice. Thank you Random House for gifting…Read More
Keeping Up Appearances
Things are slowly starting to re-open, though I wouldn’t quite say they’re getting back to normal yet. I’ve been trying to keep some normalcy and keep myself upbeat with these strategies. Dressing for the Life You Want I’ve been trying to dress like I normally would (well, maybe slightly less extravagantly) as part of this…Read More