Do you avoid buying beautiful clothes because of the scary “Dry Clean Only” label? For the most part, this is a disclaimer from brands so they can prevent returns. They need to minimize returns because it cuts into their profits – that’s understandable. But too often this is an unnecessary burden on shoppers because it’s […]
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Holiday Gift Guide for Gentlewomen
The best gifts are useful, thoughtful, and beautiful. So we’ve curated a list of suggestions and linked products that we think fit the bill and align with her values. Treat yourself or the amazing women in your life. We’re trying out affiliate marketing links as a source of income for Manuma. I may receive a […]
Joy of Missing Out: Daylight Savings Time and reconsidering the moment
The time change for Daylight Savings presents an opportunity for reflection. Time is both circular and linear, discrete and continuous, subjective and objective. Sparkpluck Studio How can something that seems so structured and consistent, be so complicated by dualities? We never have enough, yet we waste it. We hurry up to wait. We watch the […]
Walking the talk: Aligning your lifestyle and your values for fame and fortune
We're continuing our theme of starting fresh with #SeptemberisthenewJanuary. Last week I proposed a small fashion challenge to shake up your cool weather style. Now, we're diving right into headspace. The fame and the fortune are up to you, but certainly: peace of mind, balance, better relationships, better finances, maybe even happiness… I’ve […]
Clean slate, part 2: September is the new January
This September, we're exploring that "clean slate" feeling so many of us have at this time of year. It's your 2nd chance on New Year's resolutions, in a way. This month we're going to expand on this idea of maximizing the energy of seasonal changes, and I'm looking forward to your feedback. Author and […]
Make plans: Summer of our best intentions
For us in the Northeast US, summer is entirely too short. Winter seems to last 8 months, autumn takes its sweet time, and spring lasts about 2 weeks. Plan your summer pleasure A few bits of considered advice have made their way across my screen lately, and it all boils down to this: we as adults […]
Exhibit: Shaker design featured in Paris and New Britain
bur bowtie (c) Allie McConnell, photographed at Canterbury Shaker Village, Vermont Today brings the opening of Li Edelkoort's art gallery in Paris. Edelkoort is the founder of Trend Union, a highly influential trend forecasting company. She herself is a significant proponent of artisans, textile craft, and sustainable fashion production. The first exhibition at Edelkoort […]
#ClothisCulture: Afghan war rugs exhibit in New London
The Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, CT is hosting an exhibit of Afghan war rugs this spring. Through decades of invasion, occupation, and internal oppression, Afghan women within the country and displaced in refugee camps elsewhere have modernized the images they depict through their traditionally crafted rugs for commercial sale. Maps, weapons, army tanks, and portraits […]
Inspiration from a hidden gem
Lots of changes going on here between Manuma, Analogue Chic, work, and life. I took a break a couple of weekends ago, and my timing was perfect as I made my way to the New Britain Museum of American Art during the grand opening of the new Art & Education Building. I loved this […]