Grab n Go Nuts!

Posted by on Jun 2, 2011 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Grab n Go Nuts! Bobbysue’s Nuts is wildly popular not only because their three amazing nut flavorations are the perfect antidote for the munchies day and night, but because the women behind the brand are turning over a portion of every nut dollar to their pet project… building a shelter for homeless animals. In their effort Read More »

When Words Fail You

Posted by on May 26, 2011 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Ever been at a loss for words? We always are… that’s why there’s Lorem Ipsum. Recently we were dumbfounded to be reminded that Seventies singing sensation (really?) from the Netherlands, Mouth & MacNeal, didn’t let a loss for words stand in their way of selling a million copies of their single, How Do You Do. Read More »

Rice With Polish

Posted by on May 19, 2011 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Rice With Polish Because I have always been fascinated by the packaging and products of Japan, I prevailed on my very dear friend who is the daughter of a rice dealer in Nagoya ..the third largest city in Japan with a population of 2.17 million… to tell me more about her family’s business. KR: Did your Read More »

Portugality: Part 2

Posted by on May 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Portugality: Part 2 While everything in Westport, CT appears to be prefab and polished, new and clean.. (and if it isn’t, it’s off to the dumpster for you), I was so excited to find in Lisbon a city that shares my aesthetic: beautiful decay. Repurposing and reusing (and that’s oftentimes “re” to the third power) Read More »

Portugality*: Part I

Posted by on May 5, 2011 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Portugality*: Part I *credit to Charlotte Ronemus for article title While in Lisbon you must go to Sintra. The town is chock-a-block full of castles, palaces, and gardens, but if you can see only one thing (and that’s all we could), climb the cobblestone hill to Quinta Da Regaleira — a summer “home” which grew over Read More »