Thousands of years after the first fermentation of grain in China, the Babylonians have now developed a fermented grape beverage and even worship a wine goddess. Alcoholic beverages have long been associated with socializing and ritual, but in our time we now know the scientific benefits of moderate drinking.
Self-care is more than just indulgence. It means showing yourself the same love and attention you would show a loved one. It’s a very important practice to cultivate especially during trying or socially isolated times.
Don’t laugh, but modern perfume goes all the way back to agent Egypt and the god Nefertum, who was said to be a beautiful young man with the scent of white roses always wafting around him.
I hope you try out some of these fun and simple DIY gifts. Making them yourself is not only fun but produces much less waste than buying packaged gifts from a store.
Sustainability is not just another new trend, but a revolution that was long overdue. While fast fashion has made clothes available to us at cheaper prices, it has come with huge costs.
There’s a bizarre taboo in our society around discussing the female body, even amongst women. I would like to change this! We can empower each other by openly discussing those issues which are uniquely female.
I was honored to be chosen as a featured artist by Anita and her team at Chashama to do my artwork at their annual gala this year. Chashama is a non-profit that pairs unused/in-flux real-estate with working artists in NYC and the surrounding boroughs. My process is quite complex and involves using acrylics to paint …