Life does have a tendency to come full circle. Leaving Baltimore ten years ago eager to don the “career woman” hat, I find myself moving boxes back to that familiar place. Those years were all about making my flamboyant career hat fit perfectly. Unlike earlier doe-eyed days, the hat comes off more readily now. In [...]

I happened upon these two little boys while walking towards Mermaid Quay in Cardiff. What reeled me in was their dispositions – The taunting from the brother on the left had been going on for awhile, and in typical kiddie fashion, probably continued after I walked away.

When I got the email last night from my pesky, uber-creative siblings saying “Fire Republic” was now up and running, I knew I had to give them a much deserved shout-out. Touted as your passport to style, Fire Republic provides an array of vibrant fabrics, artwork, custom designed clothing, Africa-inspired jewelry, stationary (such as gorgeous [...]