Material culture is an oasis of imported domestic goods tucked away in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia just off of Wissahickon Avenue. I first came across the store at my mothers suggestion while decorating my boutique Fresh Ayer in 2007. Material Culture is one of those rare shopping environments where you feel immediately transported simply … Continue reading
Recently contributor Leslie Belloso was invited to give the commencement speech at Crisfield High School in Maryland. Her speech below contains more than just advice for high school seniors, it is a moving description of her life so far and the lessons she has learned living it. We create our destinies through the choices we make … Continue reading
Ragnar Kjartansson is no new kid on the block in the art world. In 2009 the Icelandic artist was the youngest of his countrymen ever to represent Iceland at the Venice Biennial. His creative endeavors have found success in music, theater, and in the visual arts. His video installations explore time, endurance, and place. Some … Continue reading
