In this first installment of “Featured Artist,” it is my pleasure to introduce potter and all around amazing person Sabrine Awad, artist and founder of Pot De Crème. We chatted together about how it all began. In 2011, Sabrine was working hard in a family business and realized she needed an outlet ... Read More about Featured Artist, Sabrine Awad
A Linen Love Story
Linen. Even the word teases the tongue. Hanging in even rows, the sun warms the fabric. Hear the snap of cloth when the breeze lifts, arcing the line, then quiet. Reach for the clothes peg, close your eyes and tilt your face to the sun.Once you fall in love with linen there is no turning back. There ... Read More about A Linen Love Story
Dining Al Fresco
Outdoor dining, en plein air, al fresco…no matter what you call it, eating outdoors is a must every summer and there is no right or wrong way to go about it. My mother was the queen of outdoor dining, preferring to take most of our family meals outdoors, and she had a knack at making even the ... Read More about Dining Al Fresco
Savon de Marseille
Who doesn't love these unique and beautiful soap blocks? Piled high in a basin, or sitting solitary on a chipped saucer, these blocks offer more than just a chance to tidy up. Their history is as rich as their lather! Join me for a little tutorial on our famous Marseille Soap blocks; an Atelier 522 ... Read More about Savon de Marseille
Let’s not rush
In the retail world we are pushed to jump quickly from season to season. It goes against my desire to linger in the moment. I don’t want to line my shelves with spring decor just yet. I want to settle into the comforting days of winter that lay ahead. I want to take advantage of the early evenings ... Read More about Let’s not rush