Design We Love: “Be Bold Over” Jewelry Collection by Iris Apfel and Bernardaud We’re shining a spotlight on a jewelry collaboration by fashion legend Iris Apfel and Bernardaud called, “Be Bold Over”. Unafraid to experiment, the French porcelain manufacturer and the most eccentric NY fashion icon produced a beautiful and eye-catching collection of fifteen pieces that took two years to develop. A truly original concept – smooth to the touch, it’s big, but light, statement jewelry made of porcelain. The timeless and fun pieces break the rules of what is expected, and right on trend as statement j ..read more

Are you yourself? We often hear people say, “Be yourself!” But what does it mean?  We focus so much on all the things we need to be and do and we live in a world that often tells us how to act. We want to please and we want to fit in. We are so busy looking for approvals of others that we can lose ourselves. Knowing how to be true to yourself and create the life you want to have is not easy, but it’s absolutely possible.  Everyone around us tells us from very early on that being true to ourselves is the most important thing. We always nod along, agreeing that yes, that is the right thing to do ..read more

I thought I was pretty good at teaching myself and moving forward until I read Educated a memoir by Tara Westover describing her growing up on a beautiful mountain in Idaho and in a narrow world created by her father’s mindset of fear and control. The book details her journey to rise above and venture out into the wider world and explore options for herself.  Her family did not believe in going to doctors, to school or even using seatbelts in a car, as Tara’s father was terrified of government establishments. Tara reflects on her father throughout the book, noting how his behavior was clearly ..read more

A video interview with Fatima Sultan (10) and her 8-year old sister, who believe in using their voice to make a difference. www.twosistersonamission.com Question: You are doing important work and have powerful messages. As two young girls, what advice do you have for others to avoid being unfairly judged and make sure that people listen and take you seriously?  How did you discover your passion at such a young age? When we were going to build a library in a First Nation community, we met an artist. He showed us his art and what it meant to him. We knew in that moment, we had to bring his a ..read more