Paper Dreams Among the Seams

This week, my Blogtober travels included an Artist Talk with costume designer Christina Beam, the creator of In the Woods: a collection of full-scale, storybook-adjacent paper costumes. Snow White’s hood This display of fantastical finery, complete with several decidedly spooky ensembles, was highlighted as part of 2023’s ArtWeek Berkshires, and featured Beam’s work that is … Continue reading Paper Dreams Among the Seams

ReStoring for Halloween

One of my favorite places to go, not just shop, is the ReStore. I’ve lived in two cities in the last two decades, and thankfully both of them had a local ReStore; a few years ago, I found a third location near where I was working at the time. No two ReStores are the same; … Continue reading ReStoring for Halloween

Blogtober Playlist 2023

Blogtober Playlist 2023, runtime = 52 minutes It’s back! The annual Blogtober playlist, as painstakingly curated by me. This year’s vibe: alt, vintage folk, and Americana with dark and brooding leanings, punctuated by violent jolts of electro pop. The chosen ones are listed below, with the playlists of 2022 and 2021 not far behind. You’re … Continue reading Blogtober Playlist 2023

Count Crocula: Blogtober Retail Spotlight

A trip to our local outlet mall rarely goes by without a visit to Crocs, so my nine-year-old can add to her seemingly infinite supply of Jibbitz. However, this weekend the Croc store was chock full of frightful footwear in celebration of spooky season, and I was compelled to share some of the spoils. The … Continue reading Count Crocula: Blogtober Retail Spotlight