Kathy Giusti did. Twenty five years ago she was given just three years to live. She, along with the help of others, created the Multiple Myoloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and has raised over $500 million to help others and herself extend their lives in the face of this diagnosis. She
This black and white striped dress from Maeve is so crisp. Add a jean jacket, an over the shoulder raffia bag and these black slides from Anthropologie are darling! Wear your @julievos ring and earrings. And for the gift how about something from like these gold hoops. Shop the Dress
Sometimes the best businesses start with a simple question. Why can’t we find a cake that tastes homemade? In 1997, friends Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz were living in Las Vegas and searching for a cake that wasn’t dry, overly processed, or forgettable. They wanted something rich, moist, nostalgic —
When life deals you a bad card, something that is beyond your control, how will you deal with it? Will I use this terrible thing that happened to me and create something good? When Yearley Love died at the hand of her abusive boyfriend, her family didn’t wait long to
It’s time for a Spring fragrance update. Jo Malone has been in the fragrance world for a while and for good reason, her products are top drawer. What would I buy? One of her candles for sure like this mini lime and basil or this gift set. Her orange marmalade
After the winter we’ve had, the islands are calling for sure. For the beach this one piece from female-founded @cupshe is a homerun. It fits well, is super cute, looks great on and this peachy print – love! I have one in navy blue but may have to get this
Several people in town were wearing these cool puffer jackets made out of the coolest prints. When I asked who made them I was surprised – Rachel Antonoff (yes the sister of Taylor Swift’s long time collaborator). Rachel says, “We all need clothes but I believe clothes should do more
Well here’s a challenge. Maybe you’d like to give up scrolling before bed or to stop picking your cuticles. Maybe it’s a food or drink that you are obsessed with and you know you need to cut back. One friend told me she gave up Amazon. For me it was
Look no further than @favorite.daughter. This is a very cool brand started by two sisters, hence the tongue-in-cheek name. I’m loving these ivory pleated pants and vest with their chocolate suede belt. These suede sling backs are the perfect vibe. Add this @toryburch bucket bag in cocoa and her tortoise
It all started with one blanket. Not a strategy. Not a pitch deck. One beloved, oversized, reversible blanket that an entire family fought over. For Beth, that blanket wasn’t just cozy — it was comfort, connection, and home. It was the one you reached for when you didn’t feel well.
Back to habits. Is there something that makes you feel great and you’d like to make it a habit? Maybe it’s to get up earlier every day, take an after-dinner walk, drive more carefully, visit one museum a week, cook something new each week, read the morning newspaper, the list
ChappyWraps of course. Read this mom’s story and learn how she passed her business on to her daughter in our newsletter next Tuesday, March 31st. “Our blankets are woven in highly respected, family-owned mills in Germany and Poland known for their expertise and attention to detail.” Multiple sizes, multiple choices