Journal

What's in a Name: The Gina Tote

The Gina Tote is named after a mentor of mine, a brilliant teacher. The things I learned from her spill into every aspect of my life and are the h...

In Support of All Moms

Being a mom is challenging under optimal circumstances, but we all know it's a lot harder for some moms. I am always thinking about moms who strugg...

#StayHome: The Best & Worst of Week 2

A round-up of the best and worst of my week– what I am listening to, what I am reading, what I am making, what I am grateful for, and what I miss ...

A Collaboration in Honor of International Women's Day

Inner Beauty Effects is launching a Limited Edition Collection in collaboration with Newburgh-based artist, Megan Galante. The design is being rel...

Design Inspiration: Rugged Landscapes & Scottish Fisherman

And, so, the connection is obvious isn’t it? May we, too, brave the elements, accept what comes, what is, let it wash over us without fully absorbi...

Color Story: Red

Red is the color of extremes. It’s the color of passionate love, seduction, violence, danger, anger, and adventure. Our prehistoric ancestors saw ...

BE You: Thoughts on Identity

I have been thinking a lot about identity- how we construct our identities, what and who we use to construct them, and how we reconstruct them as o...