Amelia Island sits at the very northern point of Florida, right on the border of Georgia. A charming, historically rich island, it feels like a cross between Saint Augustine and Savannah, with a healthy dose of hip. The closest airport is Jacksonville and from there it’s only a 30-40 minute drive to Amelia Island. I…Read More
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays this season! It’s been an interesting year and as we go into the next phase of the pandemic I’m grateful for friends, family, new books, and chocolate. Here’s hoping your holidays are filled with all of the above!
Statement Shoe
It’s been a hectic fall and winter filled with travel, deadlines and a cycle of work I can never seem to catch up on. When I’m very busy I’ll often throw in a few simple outfits, like this one, that are comfortable and easy to wear but still stylish. This outfit is basically like wearing…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Getting fancy with the holiday cards. 2) Decorating for the season with my senior friends. 3) Celina Sr.’s latest work. 4) Bulgogi empanadas in Coolidge Corner. 5) Opening night of the Nutcracker at the Boston Ballet. 6) Working on an article about community fridges.
Holiday Greetings with Basic Invite
I’ll take any excuse to mail a letter. Birthday, new job, missing a friend, any reason to break out some nice stationary and select a special stamp. So when the holidays come around I love to send seasons greetings to my friends, family, and colleagues. This year I designed a selection of holiday cards with…Read More
Carmen Sandiego
It turns out Carmen Sandiego has been in Boston all along, disguised in blue. The famous ’90s cartoon character was the first thing I thought of when I found this hat at local shop Salmagundi. It took me weeks to assemble the rest of this monochrome look. Everything is from a different shop and matching…Read More





