DIY Embellished Straw Clutch
As cliché as it might sound, the part I enjoy most about making things by hand is not the result but rather, the process. Finding the right supplies to successfully make something I’ve envisioned come to life is…
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Magnetic Midnight
Magnetic Midnight is the time of day when the South magnetic pole or the North magnetic pole align between the sun and a person on the earth’s surface. This is the best time for observing auroras…
Day 7: Misha + Puff
Whenever anyone asks me for children’s clothing recommendations, Misha + Puff is always at the top of my list. Designed by former stylist Anna Wallack, the entire Misha + Puff collection is handcrafted in Peru, where…
DIY Boxwood Wreath With Paper Flowers
It all started with a boxwood wreath from Trader Joe’s. Honestly. I’ve always loved the hardiness and rich green hue of boxwood and for $10, I couldn’t possibly pass up one of TJ’s favorite holiday…
Gift Guide 2016: For The Free Spirit
For the free spirit, a divine, hand poured candle from a small village in France, a set of weighty, ceremonial Ghana beads, a stunning, vintage indigo textile wall hanging and lots and lots of pom…
Can Kaki Ibiza
Designer Luis Galliussi’s house in Ibiza is a dream. I love how the natural, rustic elements contrast against the white washed walls and how the colorful textiles provide the perfect pops of color in the somewhat…
Day 8: Yosuzi
Just a year ago, Yosuzi Sylvester set out on a journey to Venezuela’s Guajira desert to explore her ancestral Guajiro heritage. She and her mother were introduced to local craftsmen who hand weave hats called ‘woma’ – and…
Best Of NYFW Spring 2016, Part 2
The second half of NYFW was all about ruffles, bare shoulders and movement . . . here were some of our favorites: Rosetta Getty: It’s no wonder that postmodern dance and an old pair of lace up…
Yosuzi Hats
Inspired by her childhood immersed in the traditional ceremonies and artisanal crafts of her Guajiro heritage, designer Yosuzi Sylvester recently launched her eponymous brand with a collection of gorgeous hand woven hats. Each ‘woma‘ is made of a palm…
Gift Guide 2014: Free Spirit
Our last gift guide of the holiday season is dedicated to the free spirit. For the nonconformist who always sees the beauty in everything . . . we all know one.
DIY Pajaki
Last year we introduced you to the pajaki, a Polish chandelier made from straws and paper, with a basic tutorial on how to make a miniature variety. This year, again with the help of my…
Minna Parikka Fall 2014
Finnish accessories designer Minna Parikka‘s latest lookbook is as whimsical and playful as her shoe collection. High top sneakers are adorned with rabbit ears and platform heels are topped with furry pom poms . . . who wouldn’t…
Miss Favela
Everything about this head-to-toe ensemble, that blogger-stylist extraordinaire Natalie Joos so brilliantly put together, makes me giddy. The explosion of color, by way of a vintage Yves Saint Laurent skirt, beaded, beaded Delduca accessories, Caroline Issa for LK Bennett embroidered…
DIY Mini Pajaki
A few months ago, I was invited to my beloved Castle In The Air for an afternoon of pajaki making. What’s a pajaki, you ask? Pajakis are traditional Polish paper chandeliers, made from straw and pieces…
DIY Boot Stuffers with Loeffler Randall
We’ve been dying to collaborate on a DIY with Jessie Randall, designer and creative director of Loeffler Randall, after discovering her extraordinary flair for crafting. So when chatting about the need for decent boot stuffers…