Rerack Take 2

When I was in college, a favorite pastime of mine, and most all of my friends, was the sought after, deeply enjoyable and restful time that occurred after a night of staying out way too late. This extra slumber period usually occurred after getting up briefly for a...

Granny’s Mints

Most people I know have a specialty. It could be something they create, like my talented friend, Dina, makes some fabulous one of a kind jewelry out of old vintage jewelry she picks up from flea markets and Goodwill stores. As much as I’ve tried, I cannot duplicate my...

Circle of Life

When I opened my first shop nearly ten years ago, my Aunt Nancy sent me a beautiful plant congratulating me and wishing me much success. I secretly hoped that my success in my new endeavor wouldn’t mimic the success I usually had with keeping plants alive. Not a...

The Sandwich Generation

Corned Beef on Rye, Grilled Portobello Mushroom with pesto sauce, Grilled Cheese made with wild mushroom and sage olive oil. Just thinking about these make me want to run out to my favorite deli and place my sandwich order. Any of these yummy delights would find a...

The Olympian

Yes, over the last twenty years I have hired a lot of unique and interesting people to work for me in my business. Stay at home moms looking for a little spending money, high school students trying to fill up their cars with gas, to name a few. They came and went...

Textiles for your Toes: World’s Best Golf Sock

Upon returning home from our LA trip, I was racking my brain trying to come up with small gift ideas to send all of the great people that showed Sam and me around (Check out Textile Tuesday and Titanic for more trip info). Well, I really like to give people things...