While I was in Toronto exploring the Queen West neighborhood’s Art and Design Venues with expert guide Betty Ann Jordan, I was thrilled to be introduced to Lady Mosquito. Owner and design maven Cynthia Villegas founded Lady Mosquito in 2008 to introduce Canadians to the artistic traditions from her native Peru. As I entered her […]
North America
Souvenir Spotlight: Molinillo from Mexico
Wooden utensils, including molinillo are offered in a market stall near Oaxaca, Mexico I am so excited to be debuting a new feature today on WanderShopper. Once a week, I will be sharing a Souvenir Spotlight with you. The idea is to feature a special item that you should keep your eyes open for when […]
Explore an Amish Farm Auction
Last week, I joined my father for an Amish Farm Auction. I grew up in Charlotte, Michigan which is surrounded by farmland and boasts of having the first chapter of FFA (Future Farmers of America) in the state. Farming is an integral part of our community and so are the Amish. For as long as […]