Today’s Denton, TX, City Guide comes from Carli Baylor, a student at the University of North Texas working on her Master’s of Journalism in Strategic Communications. She enjoys dabbling in the arts and entertainment realm of journalism and has done social media, grant writing and public relations work for several independently owned businesses. Today she…
Today’s Indianapolis City Guide Update comes from Leslie Bailey, a freelance writer for Indianapolis Monthly, regular contributor to the Indianapolis Star and author of the blog Lesalina.com. She lives in downtown Indianapolis with her two cats and subscribes to a preposterous number of magazines. Today she has graciously updated the Indianapolis guide (just in time for the 2012…
(all photos by Eric Lauer) Today’s Miami City Guide update comes from Sarah Lederman, author of the lifestyle blog Chevrons & Stripes and co-owner of the jewelry line Aroc Urtu. A born and bred New Yorker, Sarah spent several winters in Miami before moving to Miami Beach, and she has amassed a collection of great local restaurants, shops…
Photo by David Bacher Back in 2009, I wrote the Paris City Guide with help from some of the Paris designers I featured in our regional round-up. I don’t think I knew at the time that I’d be moving to Paris later that fall, where I’ve been for 2.5 years now. While I’ve done a lot…
Photo by Carey Baker Today’s Northampton, MA, city guide comes from designer Mary Wiseman, who moved to Northampton from Beijing, China, five years ago. Living downtown, Mary keeps a sharp eye on this quaint city and its happenings while she develops instructional materials and online courses. Thank you for this wonderful guide through Northampton, Mary! — Stephanie…
Illustration by Julia Rothman Our Brighton City Guide comes from Michelle Butler, a printmaker and web designer based in Brighton. Her prints are influenced by folk traditions, dark tales, mid-century design and Forteana. Today Michelle shows us around her city’s artistic sites, classic shops and charming cafes. Thanks, Michelle, for this wonderful tour of Brighton! —…
Today’s city guide comes from Melinda Mahaffey, a blogger and copy editor at a daily English-language newspaper. Melinda moved to Istanbul six months ago, and her Istanbul-native and graphic-designer boyfriend, Cagatay Icden, helped with these city guide selections. Melinda takes us on a tour through the many historic neighborhoods of this now somewhat metropolitan city….
Image of the Historic Robert Mills House via Akhenaton06 Today’s Columbia, SC, city guide comes from one of the city’s resident girls about town, Kim Jamieson. After finishing graduate school at the University of South Carolina, Kim landed a position at a Columbia-area PR firm, bought a house and planted roots in the state’s capital…
All photography is courtesy of Andrew Rowley Today’s Swansea City Guide comes from Louise Rowley, a blogger and designer based in South Wales, UK. For her day job, Louise designs decorative wrapping paper, and in her down time, she renovates her Victorian house and designs children’s wear. Today she gives us a glimpse into this seaside city…
All photos by Jay Paul Today’s Richmond City Guide Update comes from the original guide author, Leslie Kingery of Glappy World, a consulting firm for technology implementation, social media strategy and application and interactive design. Her niche is in the travel and food industry, and she admits to being a foodie. Today Leslie takes us…
All photos by Keshia Gutiérrez Today’s San Juan City Guide is from Keshia Gutiérrez, a freelance fashion and textile consultant who lives in Brooklyn. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she tries to visit her native island as often as possible, especially to escape the cold New York months. When not working or traveling, she…
Today’s London City Guide update comes from the original guide author, Lynne Robinson of the blog Tea for Joy and the store Paper Mash, and Nick Wyke, a writer and editor for The Times and founder of the Looking to Cook cooking school directory. Like any huge city, it’s hard to catch every shop, restaurant and favorite spot,…
Today’s Litchfield, CT, City Guide is from Jacque Schiller, a writer of kid, humor, food and travel pieces. She’s currently co-kickstarting an events and experiences venture, larks and japes, while continuing to expand her triggerhappy line of jewelry. This spring, Jacque will be making the transition from weekender to full-time resident in the Litchfield Hills with…
Today’s Hague, Netherlands City Guide comes from Carla Baechtle, daycare center teacher and blogger at The Baechtles Abroad. She and her husband made the move from Washington, DC to The Hague in 2009, and she has been discovering the region ever since. Today she shares some of the many historic and exotic sites of this beachside town….
Image above: Vintage postcard Munchen Blick vom Maximilianeum ~ Munich, Germany Today’s Munich City Guide comes from Eleanor Mayrhofer, a designer who moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Munich over 12 years ago, and Emily Wachelka, a Pennsylvania native who has lived in Munich for over six years. Eleanor lives in Munich with her husband, runs…
Today’s city guide comes from Julia Schromm, a community manager at the tourism app development company, Zooners. Julia is also a blogger on the Zooners City Blog, writing about the various wonders of Vienna. Today she shares some of those wonders with us, including the spectacular shops, coffee houses and restaurants the city has to…
Photo by Berkeley & Haas Today’s Berkeley City Guide comes from Kate Casolaro, jewelry designer and public relations consultant. In this guide, Kate shares the many unique and culturally interesting gems that her native Berkeley has to offer, as well as some notable restaurants and locals. Thanks, Kate, for this wonderful guide! — Stephanie
Today’s Perth City Guide is from Perth locals Jelena Maticevic and Claire Trolio. Jelena works in the medical field by day but appreciates a good coffee and loves exploring the local bars and eateries by night. Claire owns her own boutique clothing and gift store, Ruck Rover General Store, along with her sister, Isabelle. The…
Image via Veer Today’s Los Cabos, Mexico City Guide comes to us from Danielle Kehl, director of development for Sandra Espinet Home Couture. In addition to creating her own brand, Danielle has worked in publishing and high-end event styling in Miami and Los Angeles. Today she shares a wonderful guide to Los Cabos, Mexico —…
Photo by Ruby Jewel Studio Today’s Tulsa, OK City Guide comes from Sarah Vespasian, the Creative Director/Editor of the Tulsa-based collaboration of designers, photographers, writers and crafty, creative types, Prairie Hive. She and her team publish a bi-monthly online magazine showcasing local homes and families, entertaining ideas, craft projects, design trends and more. Today, she…
