This week a little slice of Russia arrived at my doorstep! While I was in Moscow I spent hours researching local jewelry shops to pick up a ring in. I love the idea of jewelry as a keepsake of an important occasion but I wanted it to be a local shop not just a Russian…Read More
Bold Prints & Bank Jobs
I call this look “French Gangster Auditions for the Ballet.” It’s just eclectic enough to work. The mix of textures and patterns work because I’ve laced everything together with a common color. I’ve been all about the monochrome life lately. It’s a great way to make an unexpectedly chic outfit. Or to flash your street…Read More
Revolution Hotel
Last month I had the pleasure of staying at the newly opened Revolution Hotel in Boston’s South End neighborhood. This trendy, boutique option for budget travelers is a nice reprieve from the sky high prices of most accommodations in the city. Right now they’re in soft-launch mode and in the spring all of their amenities,…Read More
Cossacks Crown
I found this gem of a coat at Goodwill and with a little TLC (a wash and some button reinforcement) it’s good as new. I’m partial to long, wool coats in the winter as opposed to the puffy ones most people prefer. These feel a little more elegant to me and the length helps break…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Happy New Year! What are your plans for 2019? 2) A little preview of tomorrow’s outfit. 3) Did you see my December library loans? 4) A sneak preview of the caricature my uncle is making of me! 5) Celebrating January 1st with a newspaper. 6) One of my resolutions is to rest more, here’s how I do that. …Read More
Resting Resolution
I’m big on goal setting so I go hard with New Years resolutions. I write them all (usually 5-6) in my planner so I can refer back to them regularly and check on my progress. I typically get through 50-60% of my goals in a year, which I consider a success. As a freelancer work/life balance…Read More