Archive for the 'Travel' Category

Tumi at Beachwood Place

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Tumi opened last week at Beachwood Place and I couldn’t be happier. I have adored there luggage for years and it is pretty much all I use. It is durable, good looking, and the quality is excellent. I have my eye on the black coated canvas boarding bag as it is the [...]

Maggie Coulombe

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

I visited Maui-based designer Maggie Coulombe’s boutique yesterday to kill some time before the obligatory Hawaiian luau experience. The designer is a huge celebrity favorite and has gotten some amazing press for her unique and exclusive designs. Her backless kimono jackets and wraps are amazing, as are her ultra sexy yet wearable dresses. [...]

Travel Tip

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Whenever I come back from a vacation, I always regret not buying more of the craft items native to wherever I am visiting. In the past, especially when I have traveled to exotic locales, I always take for granted the items I see for sale at every turn. Inevitably, when I arrive back [...]

Alaia in Aspen

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

So about 2 weeks ago my husband went to Aspen for a week of skiing with a friend while I flew solo in Cleveland. Feeling guilty for ditching me for a week (as he should!) he called from one of my favorite local stores to tell me that they had some Alaia corset belts on [...]