If you’ve been following me for a while you would know that I’m really obsessed with skincare. I’ve been through so many brands and lines — Origins, Shu Uemura, Laneige, Shiseido, Kanebo, Sulwhasoo… but I was using Sulwhasoo the longest. I started with their most basic line and eventually graduated to the Sulwhasoo Ultimate S…
How I’d Like To Do Well While Doing Good
During the COVID lockdown, I wondered if things would ever go back to the way they were. It was a time of much uncertainty. Would I ever travel again? Watch a concert? Eat in a restaurant? This was the time I had to sit down and pay attention to the digital advances around me. Prior…
How To Get Your Whole Family Together for Christmas
Getting the whole family together for Christmas—grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles—is the dream for many. That picture of a house full of laughter, shared food, and different generations connecting is a familiar one. Actually making that vision a reality, however, can be tricky because families are often scattered all over. The sheer logistics of lining…
American vs. Chinese Women’s Apparel Suppliers: Pros and Cons for Boutique Owners
Choosing where you source your women’s apparel from can shape everything in your boutique store, from front-of-house stuff like brand identity to back-of-house stuff like profit margins. With today’s fashion marketplace being so global, there’s a debate about whether US boutiques should stick to domestic suppliers or those from major emerging markets, like China. In…
Kinto Slow Coffee Style Mug Review
I’ve been using Kinto Slow Coffee Style Mugs for several months now. I love drinking coffee and tea. Now that I’m old…er (older!), I seem to have a liking for hot drinks whereas I used to have all drinks cold all the time. Kinto is a Japanese brand of tableware, drinkware, and lifestyle accessories founded…