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The Origin Of The Sofia Wrap Skirt
Duncan and I visited Oaxaca, Mexico in the summer of 2023 and it was as if I had been dropped into a deep bucket of inspiration. One day as we were walking around town I saw some wrap skirts being...
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Duncan and I went to Puerto Rico after Christmas for some much needed rest and relaxation. The first three days were spent in old San Juan where we walked the cobblestone streets and enjoyed some ...
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Let's get acquainted with Jenny!
How well do you know Jenny? View the Jenny Collection While the Jenny Sleeveless Caftan Dress is based on the ...
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I have finally finished editing photographs from this recent trip to Antigua, Guatemala and I want to share them with you so you can see why I love this place so much. The following photographs ar...
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Meet The Designer: Shannon Passerro
Shannon Passerro, the supercool blonde featured in the photograph above, is the genius behind her namesake brand, Shannon Passerro. She has traveled the world and fell in love with Chiang Mai, ...
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This morning, like most mornings, I found myself going down a rabbit hole. Searching for inspiration for Instagram posts and potential blog posts, I scroll through Instagram and Pinterest, sometim...
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On our recent trip to Morocco, we spent 17 hours in the Sahara desert and I can't tell this story without describing the journey to get there. We met up in a small town where we changed from our c...
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After an eight hour flight from Atlanta to Paris and a three hour flight from Paris to Marrakesh, we were intercepted by our driver for the next ten days, Hisham. We stayed in the Medina, which...
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Morocco is one of the most interesting countries I have visited. We fell in love with the people, especially those in our riads, both workers and owners. The landscape is so diverse, we drove thro...
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When my husband and I travel we like to rent a house within the community of the natives. We also like to stay for at least two weeks. It is s fascinating to see how other cultures live day to day ...
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I have always been a fan of Ernest Hemingway's writing. When I lived in Ketchum, Idaho I visited his haunts, and when we were in Cuba, naturally, we did the same. Hemingway's statue in what was ...
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A cuff bracelet has always been a part of my personal style. I have been collecting them for years, therefore, I knew I wanted to incorporate them into KMM Collective's style. Hammered Brass Cuff...
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How It's Made: Our Beaded Necklaces
I have been making variations of these wooden beaded necklaces for about 10 years now, from smaller beaded versions with colorful tassels to my current offerings you see me wear daily. They seem ...
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Hudson Kaftan The Kaftan can be described as any loose fitting robe, tunic or dress and is believed to have originated in Mesopotamia. It was considered a sign of status and wealth and was made fr...
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Who doesn't get inspired by peeking into the studios of artists? I am a complete voyeur when it comes to this and apparently I am not alone. I came across this article, https://www.boredpanda.com...
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Do you know where indigo comes from?
Valerie Cardigan Sweater Over the holiday, I listened to several podcasts about textile making, and I devoured several back issues of Selvedge Magazine. I also learned how to weave on a loom. ...
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People who inspire me: Lou Lou de la Falaise
I have been inspired by LouLou de la Falaise throughout my life, initially for my jewelry design, later for her bohemian style, the way she layered her necklaces and bracelets. She lived my dream...
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Momma moose with her twins I just returned from two weeks in Wyoming where the temperatures were much lower, humidity non-existent and the flora and fauna abundant. My mother-in-law lives u...
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Ex-Hacienda de San Gabriel de Barrera
This is the Ex-Hacienda de San Gabriel de Barrera. Located about 30 minutes outside of the main town of San Miguel de Allende, it was built in the 1600s by Captain Barrera, the silver mining tyco...
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The Handmade Textiles of Veronica Genta
I stumbled across this female weaver at the organic market in San Miguel. I fell in love with the simplicity of the weave and her modern design for the traditional wrap. Veronica makes her des...
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Santuario Atotonilco: The Sistine Chapel of Mexico
Here is the Santuario de Atotonilco. It is about a 20-30 minute drive from San Miguel and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ceiling detail It is referred to as "The Sistine Chapel of Mexico."...
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This photo pretty much sums up the feel of the shops in San Miguel. Natural, lightweight, handwoven materials both in clothing and home interiors. There are goods made by artisans from Oaxaca, Le...
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Walking the Streets of San Miguel
Get your architectural fix by walking the streets in San Miguel
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Cotacachi Crossbody Bag After Otavalo, our next stop was a small town named Cotacachi, referred to as the leather town. I don't have any photos because there wasn't anything to photograph. There...
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Otavalo and the Artisan Market
Two wonderful nights at Hacienda Pensaqui and a day of shopping at the Otavalo Artisan Market.
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Duncan and I spent part of the holiday in Havana, and since a lot of people have yet to visit, I thought I would share my photos. I have already shared a bunch in my Instagram feed, so these are e...
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Lake Atitlan, Santiago, Guatemala
When you go to Guatemala, Lake Atitlan is a must see. You can drive to a town called Panajachel and take a boat to any of the little villages around the lake. We stayed in Santiago twice at the s...
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Christmas 2015 in Guatemala: Part 1
Duncan and I spent Christmas and New Years 2015 in Guatemala. We began in Antigua where we stayed at Finca Filadelfia, an old coffee plantation. The coffee plantation is still functioning and w...
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