Prepping for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
This week Benita and I leave for Paris and Deauville to speak at the Women’s Forum and compete in the final round of the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards for Source4Style. It’s been over a two month journey in midst of bringing on new suppliers, forging some incredible partnerships, and building a brand new Source4Style 2.0 site [...]
A weekend of reconnecting and relaxation with Angela
Quite a bit of time has passed since I’ve seen Angela, but on a whim I sent her a message en route to Ojai via JFK to LAX. Just so happens we were on the same plane. What are the chances?!? We made a plan the week after next to see one another, so I [...]
A barn raising in Northeastern PA
I took a weekend away to visit with my grandparents and my father, all of which live back in Pennsylvania. I had missed my family reunion on my Grandfather’s side the week earlier since I had to be out in Ojai for a speech, but made up for it the next weekend with a little [...]
Fresh from the garden…
One of the things that I miss most in Pennsylvania (besides my extremely cool grandparents) is the prolific explosion of greenery and gardening. Luckily they sent me back to New York with a bag full of fresh butter beans, garlic, tomatoes, and cucumbers, which I proceeded to make into a number of appetizing dishes (caprese salad, [...]
Establishing a Sustainability Plan within a Business
Last week I had a good conversation with INC Magazine for an upcoming issue about working with larger brands on their sustainability programs and thought it would be helpful to summarize not only what I think about it – but also a general framework to working with brands who are new to building sustainability programs [...]
Above the fold: An interview with Summer Rayne Oakes on ABOVE Magazine
Editor-at-Large of Above Magazine, Summer Rayne Oakes, talks about her role and the vision behind the timeless title.
“I start a picture and I finish it. I don’t think about art while I work. I try to think about life.”
The tumultuous life and work of Basquiat is chosen for the Artist-of-the-Week.
“Pray that your loneliness may spur you into finding something to live for, great enough to die for.”
The photographer of the week is Dorothea Lange – known for her documentation of The Great Depression.
Manhattan, NY to Manhattan, KS
Personal musings 30,000 feet above the earth: From Manhattan, New York to Manhattan, Kansas.
People who have made a difference in my life
Personal Reflections: These are the people who are nearest and dearest in my life.
Get your dive on in Byron Bay, Australia
Summer Rayne headed to Byron Bay to get a little dive on. Any good suggestions on where to dive next?
From Hong Kong (with love)
Ever head into a Russian Ice Box? No? Then you got to check out Balalaika in Hong Kong. Check out photos from Summer Rayne’s dinner with Levis.
Freaky Creature Photo: What is it?
Crazy creatures washed up on shore. Take a look at these photos and guess what it is.
proper names are poetry in the raw
If your name fits…wear it well! Check out these New Yorkers who have monikers that fit their job description!
in nature we never see anything isolated
A collection of images from Todd Norwood reveals isolation and abandonment of ordinary objects in a city setting.
darkness cannot drive out darkness
April is Genocide Prevention Month. See Summer Rayne’s suggested readings that bring to light the atrocities around the world.
Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.
Peter Menzel’s photography revealing families around the world and the food that they eat will whet your appetite.
Where the fire burns: An account from Mozambique
Conservation, AIDS, education and hope: Summer Rayne Oakes shares her accounts from the field in Mozambique.
What’s your identity?
Frank August debuts his latest photo exhibit, “Identity,” which comments on “mutts like us.”
You got some sweet moves; wanna be my intern?
Yes, we’re looking for a totally cool intern for a totally cool job.
Book writing in an Italian restaurant
Some of my insights on the book writing and publishing process and a sneak peak at my book cover – “style, naturally: the savvy shopping guide to sustainable fashion & beauty” You see it here first! xo, sum
Please check your race. Caucasian, African American, Native American, Other…
A personal little excerpt on the question of “Race” – a soon-to-be-photo exhibit.
