Articles Written By: mrsem

Ahhh...Japanese pop-culture. You certainly can't understand it so why not just savor it? I don't claim to get what it means, but I am a…

Happy Holidays! I hope your weekend was full of Christmas tidings! I was lucky to hang out with my New York cousin this weekend. Plus,…

My antique Japanese matchlock riffle sold at auction this week for almost twice the expected price! Yay! I am so proud! I wonder who bought…

If you are fan of small shiny objects (like most ravens and women) you need to check out the Feria Urbana this weekend. Jean and…

Click on the advent calendar image or here to see today's vintage holiday image. The photo is of San Francisco's Union Square in December 1935.…

One of my favorite "best kept secrets" these last few years has been the travel writing of Ludwig Bemelmans. The author and illustrator of the…

Happy rainy December day to you! Click on the advent calendar image or here to see today's cozy holiday picture.

Instead of giving boring presents like Old Navy gift cards and scarves, be creative with your holiday shopping this year. Check out Feria Urban (over…

Today's advent calendar image is super cute! Click on the calendar or here to see today's surprise.

Want a fun holiday scent in your apartment but happen to be anti-tree? Try making pomanders instead. This easy project combines cloves and oranges to…