Somerville is my neighbour and parts of Somerville are very close by. Davis Square is just on the other side of Massachusetts Avenue and yet other parts seem a world away. It wasn’t until Assembly Row opened, that I realised how quickly you can get there from here. In fact, for my most recent visit,…
Category: Fashion
Kaleidoscope: Boston Ballet’s Spring Fever
Okay, so it is snowing outside, and we’re all half-heartedly grumbling. The truth is, we know we’ve been spoiled this winter and this little last hurrah of a snow fall is nothing we can’t handle. While the world outside is a bit confusing, there is nothing confusing going on at the Opera House. Boston Ballet has…
Fashion Tip: The Beauty of a Scarf
Men have ties and bow ties. They have cravats and ascots, and pocket square. The amount of style that men can achieve with a little scrap of fabric without much effort is quite impressive. I suppose more and more women have chosen to take advantage of all these traditionally masculine wardrobe accents too -because “Why not?”. From…
The Return of the Bow Tie: Alton Brown at hook+ALBERT
If you live in Cambridge, anywhere near Harvard University it may seem that the bow tie never went away. The bow tie is always present at black tie affairs, but until recently it was a rare sighting outside formal affairs. The bow tie is a signature accessory for many Harvard University folks but as we…
Design: From Gallery to Fashion to Food
I admit I am not really sure how someone has a “good eye” or an eye for design. I think some of it is based on experience but in part it must just be something you are born with. It is also could be just what some individuals notice and others don’t see. This summer…
Save the Date for a Splendid Time
I have been a fan of Splendid since the first time I felt their fabric. Then along came Babystyle and they carried the soft as silk clothing for my children. Now whenever I can, each season, each age, I try to make sure my kids have one or two pieces of Splendid’s collection in their…
Will Change for Fashion: Baby Steps
Some people are motivated to change for better health (a totally worthy cause- I get that). Others make a change for the noble cause of being able to run around and play with their children at the playground (another great reason). I love playing games with my children, but I’m of the philosophy that my…
Hair Matters: Family Candids, Photo Shoots and holiday cards
From props to lighting, from iPhotographers to professional photographers, from outfit to accessories, taking a good family photo has many facets. It is easier than ever to take a great photo today not because we’ve gotten any better at taking them, but because we have more tools at our fingertips. This translates to the ability…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 