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 […]
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Gypset Shopping at Bagus Costa Rica in Tamarindo
While out on a shopping excursion in Tamarindo earlier this year, I discovered an incredible boutique, Bagus Costa Rica. They were my last stop after an active afternoon of walking up and down the stretch of hip shops a block in from the beach. Many people head to Tamarindo, on the west coast of Costa […]
Shopping Chicago’s Antique and Garden Fair
Last Saturday, I attended the Antique and Garden Fair at the Chicago Botanic Garden as part of a trip organized by Southern Exposure. You may remember my post in December where I enthused about the holiday decorations at Southern Exposure’s Herb Farm. In addition to their classes and special events, Southern Exposure also offers day […]