Father's Day always sneaks up on me. One minute we're planning summer vacations and the next minute we're panic-buying another tie that will inevitably end up in the back of a closet. At this stage of life, I have learned that the best gifts are the ones that become part of … [Read more...]

Father's Day always sneaks up on me. Every single year, I tell myself I'm going to be prepared, and somehow I still find myself wandering around wondering if another coffee mug or a funny T-shirt is really the answer. The truth is, after years of celebrating fathers, … [Read more...]

There are two types of travelers. The first packs one pair of shoes and somehow survives an entire trip. The second is me. I always start with the best intentions. I tell myself I'll pack light. I tell myself I'll be practical. Then somehow six pairs of shoes are staring back … [Read more...]

There comes a point in every summer when I stand in front of my closet, stare at a perfectly good sundress, and think, "Why does this outfit still look unfinished?" The dress is cute. The weather is cooperating. The accessories are doing their job. Then I look down at my shoes … [Read more...]