by Daniela Province on March 13, 2019, no comments
When Birdies founders Bianca Gates and Marisa Sharkey launched their line of luxury slippers designed for indoor entertaining, they were just dipping their toes into the waters of a lifestyle brand. A little over two years later, they’ve raised $2 million from prominent venture capital firms and strategic angel investors, and just opened a new […]
by Daniela Province on March 13, 2019, no comments
For a community reeling from the North Bay fires and still in the thick of it, a sense of collective grief cast a shadow over Jubilee, the annual conference on women and food held Oct. 14 and hosted by Cherry Bombe magazine. Some participants, like Dominique Crenn and Williams Sonoma brand president Janet Hayes, had […]
by Daniela Province on March 13, 2019, no comments
Given that magazines and newspapers have moved their content online, one might wonder: What’s the purpose of a newsstand? Today’s version has evolved into a hub of artisanal chocolates, fashion and interior design books, letterpress cards, fancy cigars, fine stationery — and a slew of glossy indie mags you’re not likely to find online. And […]