Earth Day in April. Bike-to-Work Day in May. World Oceans and World Environment Day in June. And soon Plastic Free July. All wonderful reminders that we need to continue honoring,...
In my previous notebook I shared how I transitioned from a 20 year industrial design career to mompreneur pursuing my bag dream full-time. It took almost a year to ideate...
The Women of Factory Aplat Today on International Women’s Day, I want to honor the talented women of my factories who inspire me and the work of Aplat. They are...
Bouquet Arranging with Aplat & Ida Blooms It was such a pleasure to join our friend Annie Heath at the new Ida Bloom San Francisco studio for a hands-on flower...
Saving the Planet. One Paper Bag and Box at a Time. I design and manufacture with zero waste, people and the planet in mind. At the same time, I think...
Sharing our favorite Neighborhood Store There are certain places that are my absolute “go-to” for the best finds when it comes to bread, cheese, chocolate, unique pantry goods, spirits and...
We are all connected by our sense of place and, in the wake of its sudden absence, there is community, hand in hand, ready to provide relief in any way we can....
