Another Treasure Store on the North Shore: The Stock Exchange in Manchester By The Sea. This high-end consignment shop is full of eye-popping treasures at fabulous prices. For example, I recently got a pair of glossy ruby red Louboutins in excellent condition for $60. This is the place ladies drop off all those gorgeous coats and gala gowns that still have tags on them. (They also have furniture, rugs, dishes, drapes, etc. I got an antique swivel mirror in mahogany…
One of my all time favorite shops on the North Shore for one-of-a-kind fashion statements is Modern Millie’s in Salem. Named after that effervescent flapper, Millie, the shop is filled with retro fashions alongside some designer-wear. (I myself have consigned bejeweled Jimmy Choo kitten heels and Chanel wedges here.) The accessories are outrageous fun–sparkling pink kitty cat rings, peacock necklaces, enormous flowers for your hair, cat eye sunglasses… you get the idea. Whether you want a floor-length chiffon gown or…
If you want eye-catching one-of-a-kind vintage jewelry, take a jaunt to Twentieth Century Ltd. 73 Charles Street in Beacon Hill. The other day I was taking a walk around Beacon Hill with my dear friend from New Orleans, Cathy, and the kids. We walked to get cupcakes at Sweet, an excellent destination for a walk, when we walked by a window I had never seen filled with crazy vintage hats and sparkles. I stopped in my tracks even though we…
My New Goal: Walking on wine bottles wearing pointe shoes, a leotard, and cat ears…
Announcing (By popular demand) Spring Belly Dance taught by Me! For 3 weeks only a Belly Dance Intensive at Precision Pilates on Route 1 in Danvers. Wednesday Nights, May 14, 21, 28. 7:30-8:30pm. $60 for all 3! Space is limited so Pre-registration required. Email Marci for details! Make your Spring Sizzle!
And remember… don’t worry about what your “arts and crafts” look like! (And in my case, my cooking too!) When I taught preschool, the parents asked why their children rarely brought home pictures/crafts/ etc. when we were working on arts and crafts every day. It’s because I was so focused on the creative process and not concerned with the result. If a child asked to bring something home, I sent it home, but otherwise, we created for the sheer joy…
I love this blog on making ice ornaments–a magical process for parents AND kids!
This is an excellent review of a book called Play, Playfulness, Creativity and Innovation by Patrick Bateson and Paul Martin. The authors are behavioral biologists at the University of Cambridge. They write that not only is “playful play” critical to finding innovative solutions to problem-solving, but that it is vital to evolutionary development. (From the article by Gillian Brown)The scientists… argue that “…play is intricately linked to our ability to generate creative solutions to novel problems. The implications of the…