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Art Basel Miami

Art Basel originated in Basel, Switzerland but now also takes place annually in Miami, USA as well as Hong Kong. The week of Art Basel Miami boasts several art fairs and accompanying events. The largest and most prestigious fair is Art Basel itself, with 280 galleries represented this year and many of them blue chip. …

Creative Ways to Relax with Plays.org

Modern life is stressful. Finding creative ways to relax is essential. Between balancing family, friends and work (not to mention the never ending disasters on the news!), the overwhelm can sometimes get us down. Not all of us have enough time for a two week vacation in Italy 🇮🇹 and an entire month off work! …

Primal Awakening at Chozen Eco Retreat

This October Primal Awakening hosted its first retreat at the Chozen property in Sebastian, Florida. Chozen Eco Retreat is a sanctuary on the banks of the St Sebastian river and nature preserve. The area is even home to a few endangered species such as the Florida panther.

Chozen Eco Retreat offers luxury eco friendly accommodations exclusively to groups looking to buyout the entire property. The property sits in the sub-tropical environment of the 22,000 acre St. Sebastian nature preserve.

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Supply Chain Link to Deforestation

Big brands such as Coach, LVMH, Prada, H&M, Zara, Adidas, Nike, New Balance, Teva, UGG and Fendi have multiple connections to an industry that props up Amazon deforestation. Research from 2021 shows that the fashion industry’s complex global supply chain is putting us all at risk by negatively impacting the Amazon rainforest, also known as …

A Modern History of Online Card Games

Sunday “family game-night” was a big weekly tradition in my house as a child, following Church of course. Sundays were always reserved for family time and that meant card games! My favorite was hearts; I loved the strategy of the game and always hoped to stick the Queen of Spades on someone! Now grown up, …

Marketplace of the Future with Made Safe

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly high priority with American consumers. On Friday Sept 23th, Marketplace of the Future debuted its 6th annual pop-up event in NYC’s Starrett-Lehigh Building.

The Confessional Fashion Showroom Runway Show

It’s that time of year again, New York Fashion Week! On Sept 11th, The Confessional Showroom runway show took debuted for New York Fashion Week. A fashion showroom serves as a hub where fashion brands showcase their latest collections to buyers, press, stylists, and other industry professionals. Here’s how a showroom works: 1. Selection of …

An Insider’s Guide to Art on Paper NYC

Art on Paper is an annual art fair held in New York City at Pier 36. In 2022, Art on Paper is showcasing modern and contemporary artists who work on or with paper for its highly anticipated 8th year. The fair opened Thursday, September 8 and closes Sunday, September 11.

Atelier Beauté Chanel in Soho

Perhaps the most enjoyable part of the evening was doing a blind “smell test” of all the Chanel perfumes. They were anonymously categorized by numbers and grouped by qualities such as floral, amber or woody. I eventually chose #6 from the soft amber category as my favorite although I had a hard time deciding. Fun fact: 50% of men choose a female perfume for themselves during this blind test.

5 Best Sustainable Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC

Regularly trying new “hotspots” is one of the best things about living in Manhattan. You’ll soon find that certain restaurants stand above the rest as far as taste, service and presentation. New Yorker’s love amazing dining experiences! Here’s your cheat-sheet list of spots to try on your next vacation, compiled by a local. If you care about sustainable agriculture and our planetary resources but still have a lust for delectable delights, read on to discover the top sustainable restaurants in Manhattan.