Tag Archive | travel

Brand Spotlight: Klockargårdens, Sweden

Somehow I have made it a personal tradition to check out handmade locally made soaps on my world travels. I started scoping out new beauty finds on my trips just out of  interest, but my family quickly found that having a unique, sweet-smelling soap in the bathroom is a daily reminder of a wonderful trip. Since […]

Instant Moroccan Summer Vacation: mark. Marrakesh Collection

Whether you go all out with international adventures or enjoy tons of quirky local road trips throughout the season, everyone needs a bit of a summer getaway! I mean, how nice would it be just to pop on over to Morocco for a little sun and exploring? If a trip across the globe isn’t within […]

Jam Art Factory: Dublin’s Local Art Hotspot

While all the tourists were cruising past St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, my attentions were focused around the corner. Jam Art Factory is a funky indie shop and gallery space that sells photos, toys, paintings, sculptures, handmade cards and postcards — all by local contemporary artists in Ireland. While I highly encourage shopping locally, I […]

Shoesday Tuesday: Editors’ Favorites

When I was in high school, I had to wear a uniform.  Everyone had the same shirt, the same skirt (it was an all-girls’ school), and the same knee-highs.  The only way to show your sense of style was through your accessories and your shoes.  That experience really made me appreciate fashion in general, but […]

Support Local Artists and Score Unique Finds

I always advise travelers — whether you’re going halfway across the world or on a stroll through a nearby town — to support local artists and crafters. The most authentic and memorable souvenirs that you can bring back with you will likely be the handmade, individualized pieces – rarely the mass-produced tourist tchotchkies. I’m the […]