Fondo Mixto de Promocion Turística brought me to Mexico City to share some of my favorite places in this booming city, which is pushing the world of design forward. The astounding La Ciudadela marketplace is one of the most amazing shopping destinations in all of Mexico, with beautiful artisan and folk items for the home. Come with me on a tour.

Fondo Mixto de Promocion Turística brought me to Mexico City to share some of my favorite places in this booming city with a thriving arts scene. La Metropolitana is one of the hot upcoming furniture design firms in the country, and getting a peek at their process was great. This high-end wood furniture is epic.

Fondo Mixto de Promocion Turística brought me to Mexico City to share some of my favorite places in this bustling metropolis. I had to make time to meet with Claudia Fernandez, one of the city’s top authorities in modern midcentury furniture. Exploring her collection was a dream.

Fondo Mixto de Promocion Turística brought me to Mexico City to share some of my favorite places in this bustling metropolis. I stayed at the beautiful Hotel Carlota, the modernist destination bullt by JSa Arquitectura. Located in the hip Colonia Cuauhtemoc neighborhood, it’s surrounded by amazing restaurants and boutiques. Tour some of the hotel’s sweetest spaces with this video.

Fondo Mixto de Promocion Turística brought me to Mexico City to share some of my favorite places in this bustling metropolis. We start out at the Blend Concept Store, one of the largest high-end specialty furniture stores in Mexico City.

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My beloved friend Xavier Guardans just released a beautiful photography book… Traveling Lights.

This guy is the real deal.
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On Thursday, May 7th, I’ll be taking part in the Mom Mogul Breakfast at Urbo 11 Times Square in New York.

It’s the third year the girls from DivaMoms have put on their event, which brings working moms from all over together to talk about the challenges of balancing work and family.

Also coming are Aliza Licht of DKNY, Nutritious Life founder Keri Glassman, actress Kelly Rutherford and more.

Plus breakfast and gift bags…

Today is the last day to get tickets at the early bird price of $95, so I wanted to give you the heads up.

Click here to RSVP.

Off to the Motor City over the weekend to work on a very cool event happening later in the year… here are some snaps from the trip.
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No words. Well, maybe a few words… or maybe I’ll just post some pictures from Sweet Paul’s Makerie this past weekend.

Terrain? Amazing.

Sweet Paul? Amazing. Later this week make sure to check out a recipe I shared in his latest issue.

Instagram photo credits: sweetpaulmagazine, odieandpenelope, genevievegorder, kimbeehive, matthewrobbinsdesign, amyallisongray, sweetpaulmagazine and emilyblistein who happens to own the sweetest shop in Vermont, Clementine

By Dana Covello of Twisted Trunk Yoga

I live in a city with constant construction. You can’t walk more than a few blocks without seeing something under scaffolding, hearing the deafening sound of a jackhammer, and likely breathing in some sort of questionable dusty material.  And while all this commotion can be frustrating at times, it’s a great reminder that we, too, can keep building and creating.
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There’s a bittersweet moment every September when tearful goodbyes to sunshine and warmth mix with shivers of excitement for the crisp, autumn days nipping at summer’s barefoot heels. The smoky smell of burning wood fills the air, chunky sweaters and worn leather boots become the new weekend uniform, and, best of all, comfort food reclaims its rightful place at the table.
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