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Jacqueline Novak

During a particularly trying afternoon of putting together a piece of Ikea furniture, I listened to Jacqueline Novak and Kate Berlant’s podcast POOG and felt enlightened. The joy of hearing two wom...

Julia Rothman

One of the biggest challenges for me throughout the pandemic has been missing my daily trips into the Garment District in NYC from Brooklyn, and seeing the city I love. Luckily Julia Rothman’s ill...

Sarah Nsikak

 As an obsessive quilt lover, I fell head over heels for Sarah Nsikak’s handmade beauties at La Reunion as soon as I set eyes on them. Her feel for color is mesmerizing, as is the inherent storyt...

Sydney Ziems

One glimpse at Sydney Ziems’ jewelry collection Serendipitous Project transports you to faraway places and bygone times – exactly what we all need right now. I stumbled upon this brand and got lo...

Ashley Ford

I really, really like Ashley Ford. And judging by the gleeful wide-eyed responses I got when I mentioned to friends that I was profiling her for this blog, most people feel the same way. Granted,...

Bianca Valle

Bianca Valle may be the easiest person in the world to talk to. In a modern world full of distracted people, she is refreshingly thoughtful and interested, which makes you just want to sit around...

Lara Apponyi

If you’re lucky enough to meet Lara Apponyi in person, the first thing you will fall in love with is her insanely beautiful voice, especially if you’re enamored with a British accent (see her com...

Zeba Blay

I’ve followed Zeba Blay’s work for a while, reading her reviews and articles as the Senior Film and Culture critic for the Huffington Post, as well as getting a small glimpse into her life throug...

Jing Wei

I was recently introduced to Jing Wei’s artwork and immediately felt a connection to her bold colors and layered illustrations. Something about the bright uplifting hues and crowded scenes assure...

Jamie Erickson

The first thing you notice when walking into Poppy’s Catering is the mind-blowing smell of freshly baked cookies and just brewed coffee. The second is the gorgeous clean décor and stunning in-hou...