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Happy Earth Day!

True story: when I was younger, my dad used to make us go out on Earth Day and pick up trash in the neighborhood. We’d be out there for a few hours, and it was amazing how much we would pick up. It’s another cherished family tradition I have, and it gave me real respect for our planet. We only [Read on...]

Be Social: Roller derby & Rocky Horror

Flaggstead Smokehouse Farmington CT

I had a very social Saturday! Stan and I had lunch at Flaggstead Smokehouse with our friend Szymon and his new {totally awesome} girlfriend Meagan. By the way — if you’ve never been to Flaggstead, they’re a family-owned Texas-inspired eatery on Farmington Ave in Farmington. Their po boys [Read on...]

April 20: 3rd Annual Trashion Fashion Show in Hartford - celebrate Earth Day in sustainable style!

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I am excited to be vending at the 3rd Annual Trashion Fashion Show! I had so much fun last year — the outfits were just incredible. I can’t wait to see what the sustainable fashion designers have cooked up this year. Here are the details:

When: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 6pm [Read on...]

Inspired: Eve Ensler's One Billion Rising

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To many of us, yesterday was simply Valentine’s Day, a holiday with unconfirmed origins, during which couples celebrate their love and single people declare it “Singles Awareness Day.” While we were donning our pinks and reds and making plans with our significant others or best girl friends, my sister [Read on...]

Woodbury Wandering: Carla Nichols Boutique

Carla Nichols Boutique in Woodbury

I’ve passed by Carla Nichols Boutique many times since they opened their pink doors last October, and every time I think, “Oh! I need to go in there!” Finally, the day before Suzi’s birthday, I did! {And I picked up a few awesome birthday/housewarming presents ~ right, [Read on...]