Ga Ga or Gag: Mother-Daughter Jewelry From Samantha's Charms


Updated 01/26/12 7:13 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mother-Daughter Jewelry From Samantha's Charms

Just in the last week, I've experienced a new phenomenon of motherhood: whatever I have, my daughter wants. She's only nine months old, but whether it's my sparkling water, hummus, pendant necklace, or magazine, if mama's eating, wearing, or using it, she'd like it, too — and she knows how to get it. (I'm already terrified for her teenage years.) Before she can raid my jewelry box in a few Read more

Real Mom Gift Guide: All Jessica Shyba Wants For the Holidays Is . . .


Updated 12/08/11 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Holiday Gift Ideas From Jessica Shyba

We've got mamas on the mind this holiday season! When mom's done doing the holiday shopping for everyone on her list, we're sure there are still a few items on there that she wants for herself. Jessica Shyba is the woman behind Momma's Gone City, a blog chronicling her daily life with two tots since moving from the Bay Area to New York City so her husband could attend dental school. Since Read more

Meet the Most Stylish Pawn Broker in Town


Updated 08/02/11 6:05 AM · Posted by Shelterpop · 0 comments

Glamorous Pawn Shop Owner Lauren Kaminsky

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, ShelterPop! Who knew that a pawn broker could be so glamorous? We chat with Lauren Kaminsky, the 22-year-old vice president and head of sales at the EZ Pawn Corporation, a family-run business based in New York. Her latest project piqued our interest: Curator at Manhattan's Beauty & Essex lounge/restaurant, one of our favorite Read more