To me, ritual objects are family heirlooms. And family heirlooms are not mass produced and sold in big box stores. They are made with materials that withstand the test of time and/or patina over time. Heirlooms are elegantly timeless. I’ve had countless conversations with friends about the absence of objects like these on the market today. And when I couldn’t find them, I decided to collaborate with my favorite artisans to create my own line.
Read MoreWhen I was growing up, my Mom would always remind me that “objects have feelings, too, so we must treat them with great care.” As I’ve gotten older and built my own home, I am finally beginning to understand what she meant. Even the smallest, inanimate objects in our home contain special energy and that’s why a family heirloom passed down through the generations can be such a powerful and treasured object. That’s why I am beyond excited to share with you a collection of my favorite objects!
Read MoreThis is a photo of my place of worship. The thought of a gunman opening fire on us while we are at our most vulnerable, in prayer, terrifies me and breaks my heart into a million pieces to even fathom. Here 11 suggestions of actions to take in the coming weeks, so we can hold each other up during this frightening time in our history.
Read MoreThese days, our lives are filled with so much extra... stuff. You know, the extra stuff filling our social media feeds and inboxes, the extra stuff in our food, the extra stuff taking up time in the day, stuff that eventually becomes waste. Reducing our household waste, especially plastic waste is something we've been passionate about for a while now. I thought I'd share the best tips I've discovered to save you some time, the one non-renewable resource!
Read MoreJanuary 1st is the most important holiday on the Japanese calendar. New Year's Day in Japan is spent with family celebrating traditions, many of which are centuries old and deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
Read MoreFor many people, the winter holidays also mean it's the season for hosting overnight guests. This week, I rounded up my favorite products for the guest room.
Read MoreThe winter holidays are approaching, and it's the season when we host overnight houseguests more frequently than any other time of the year.
Read MoreAre you attending a housewarming party soon? Do you have new neighbors? Summer is peak moving season, since the kids are out of school and the weather is good. We are always on the lookout for great housewarming gifts and love learning about housewarming traditions. Here are few Japanese and Jewish ones:
Read MoreNow that it's summer, it's also peak wedding season! When Bryan and I got married last September, we really wrestled with the idea of the traditional wedding registry and (like many other traditions) decided to make our registry as uniquely us as possible.
Read MoreHave you ever been on an adventure so magical that when you tried to tell friends about it, you just can't seem to find the words to express or justify how incredible the experience was?
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