Like many of you, I’ve been using this time to really fall back in love with my bag collection. Shopping my own closet has allowed me to take a step back and realize one of the main reasons I love bags is that I find them super easy to personalize and style. Whether it be with scarves, bag charms, or modifications, the way I dress up my bags is often a direct reflection of my mood. Styling my bags is also a fun way to add a sense of character to my chosen purse of the day. Today I’ll be breaking down how I use various purse accessories to stylize my bags. Scarves I’ve only recently gotten into using scarves...
Ramps are one of the first signs of spring in a Wisconsin grocery store or farmers’ market. The bright green leaves, tender bulbs and purple hue make people swoon. And ramps are the perfect addition to spring tacos–both blended in a crema and diced into a pico de gallo. They have a delicate garlic flavor that mirrors the beauty unfolding outside. Chef Adam Struebing, executive chef at The Madison Club, shared his recipe for spring tacos featuring glorious ramps, succulent grilled meat and sweet potatoes, which are a quarantine kitchen staple. (I want to also say that cooking with him was an absolute pleasure. And he doesn’t give proportions so this was my understanding of the process.) It took me...
If life is looking a bit drab without travel, add some color into your life by setting off on a street art tour around the world—virtually. Google makes it easy to revisit some of your favorite murals that you’ve come across during your travels or to encounter outdoor public artwork you’ve always wanted to see. Use the human icon to take in the murals from the street level. Enjoy a private viewing of the art displays from the safety of your couch and let these street artists transport you to destinations near and far with this virtual street art tour.Miami, FloridaThe largest collection of street art in the U.S can be enjoyed at the Wynwood Arts District in Miami with...
Local Brewer of the National Beer of Texas Debuts Mexican-Style Lager + Launches ‘Keep The Lights On Y’all’ Initiative to Support Service Industry Lone Star Beer announces the latest line in the beloved family of Lone Star Beers: Rio Jade (Ree-Oh Hah-Day). Rio Jade: The New Taste of Texas, is a Mexican-style lager inspired by the appreciation for Texas’ diverse lands and waterways. The beer will be available throughout Texas starting in late April, with full distribution in May, for a limited time until the end of summer. In light of current events, to assist those who have supported its beer for generations, Lone Star is also launching a goodwill initiative called Keep The Lights On Y’all to help support...
Spirit Run: A 6,000-Mile Marathon Through North America’s Stolen Land, by Noe Alvarez. Catapult, 2020. Reviewed by trail runner Laura Clark exclusively for the American Trail Running Association. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian. Those for whom a few days without running is unthinkable most likely started out as ordinary individuals who simply wanted to lose some weight, get in shape for a “real” sport, battle mental turmoil, or raise money for a cause. After a few months of braving the elements, these benefits, while still important, took second place to feelings of empowerment and release. Once you get your run in, the rest of...
