I couldn’t be more grateful that my family and I are safe after all the devastation Hurricane Harvey caused this past week. However, just like every single one of my neighbors here in Houston, I am trying to figure out how I can help all those who were not as fortunate. So I decided to not only donate this morning but also put together a list of charities + shops who are trustworthy, reliable, and have nothing but love for those in our community. Please take a look at the lis

It’s been a while since we dove into noteworthy retail headlines, so let’s check out what’s been going on with our favorite brands… Amazon will officially takeover Whole Foods as of next Monday, and the grocery industry is feeling the pressure. Apparently, prices will be cut on bananas, eggs, beef, and more for all Prime members when they shop at Whole Foods. Which is a huge deal for competitors such as Kroger, HEB, Walmart, and Costco who have a loyal customer base due to lo

JOANN, the nation’s leading fabric and craft retailer, has re-branded. So today we are diving into a bit of their history and how this impacts those who create “handmade happiness” on a daily basis. Let’s get started… From what I have read, JOANN’s actually started out as an imported cheese store back in 1943. One day the German immigrant owners, the Reich’s and Rohrbach’s, decided to add fabric options within their shop- which ended up selling so well they opened a second lo

Abercrombie & Fitch is one of those retailers I can’t seem to walk away from. I am not sure if it’s because I am well aware of the brand history, my teen years as a mall rat, or the fact that I want to see them succeed / turn their business around. Either way, I am writing about them for the third time this year and once again, I am excited about it. Here’s hoping I can finally convince you to feel the same… Yesterday I took a break from clients and blogging to head to the ma

You all know I am a huge fan of ED by Ellen DeGeneres, so it should come as no surprise that I was reviewing her new lifestyle collection in stores this past Wednesday, as it launched exclusively at Buy Buy Baby. To me, this collaboration makes perfect sense. Not just because she has a partnership with their parent company Bed Bath and Beyond, but because her modern aesthetic and positive messaging makes perfect sense for the little ones. So let’s dive in… Buy Buy Baby did an