When we first discovered the Leakey Collection, it was love at first sight. Founded by Philip and Katy Leakey (yes, that Leakey), the company offers a line of stunning natural jewelry and accessories handcrafted by the Maasai women of Kenya. Over 1400 women earn much-needed … [Read more...] about The Leakey Collection and the Amazing Maasai Women of Kenya
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the best of summer reading: thrillers!
Cue the Michael Jackson music. I’m talking about thrillers today. … [Read more...] about the best of summer reading: thrillers!
Rebuilding Lives, One Handbag at a Time by Louise van Broekhuizen
In Indonesian, "laga" means beautiful, and Laga handbags -- which you can find on the arms of many celebrities -- are absolutely worthy of their name. We remember seeing these bags on Oprah, and "ooh"-ing and "ah"-ing not just over the gorgeous designs lovingly embroidered by the … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Lives, One Handbag at a Time by Louise van Broekhuizen
last letters from lovers by jojo moyes
If you are a novelist, the question you will be asked most often (after “Should I have heard of you?”) is “Where do you get your ideas?” Well, if you are incorrigibly nosy, and have one of those faces that apparently compels people to tell you stuff (I possess both these traits), … [Read more...] about last letters from lovers by jojo moyes
Chasing in a Deadly Season: A Stormchaser's Perspective by Author Jenna Blum
This has been a deadly year for weather. After watching the horrifying footage of tornadoes destroy lives, homes, whole towns. I was writing this piece in a Kansas City, MO hotel room the morning of May 25th when my friend Peggy Willenberg called. Peggy’s one of the Twister … [Read more...] about Chasing in a Deadly Season: A Stormchaser's Perspective by Author Jenna Blum
Reader Mare Henderson Reviews "Nothing Daunted" by Dorothy Wickenden
The word “daunted” is synonymous with words like “bothered,” “fazed,” “intimidated,” “overcome,” “discouraged,” and “dispirited.” After reading, learning from and totally enjoying Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West, it’s apparent that the … [Read more...] about Reader Mare Henderson Reviews "Nothing Daunted" by Dorothy Wickenden
Talking About Men in the Kitchen with John Donohue, Author of "Man with a Pan"
As someone who doesn't cook, I was especially excited to receive a copy of John Donohue's Man With a Pan, which simply confirmed my philosophy that women shouldn't be expected to put dinner on the table every night! The book is a fantastic collection of essays by an eclectic … [Read more...] about Talking About Men in the Kitchen with John Donohue, Author of "Man with a Pan"
Not Forgotten: A Poem by Sheila Packa
Amy was taken with this poem the minute she read it, and got in touch with author Sheila Packa to find out more about it and get permission to share it. Here's what Sheila told her about the background of Not Forgotten, from her new book of poems, Cloud Birds. For me, this book … [Read more...] about Not Forgotten: A Poem by Sheila Packa