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here I am at Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA with my Kitchen Sink Tote Where in the world can you find m.a.b.e.ls?  Just about anywhere, I'm guessing.  But let's find out for sure. The campaign is q...

5 Reasons to Visit Japan in 2024...with m.a.b.e.l

Join m.a.b.e.l in Japan this fall, and save $1000 if you sign up before 2/29!

Japan Craft Tour 2023 Recap

A recap of my 2023 Japan Craft Tour, highlighting the artisans we visited, and with an offer of early bird pricing for 2024!

what’s your pain point?

We all have one—that one little thing that stands in our way of …changing jobs, taking that dream vacay, marketing your eensy weensy business. Yep, my pain point is actually something I’m prett...

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This little piggy

Perhaps the best thing about being a solo-preneur is that when the mood strikes, there’s really nothing (or no one) to get in the way. So faced with some odd-shaped scraps after cutting out ...

Sunday in the City

Honestly, one of the best things about city living is the abundance of answers for the “what should we do today” question that pops up most Sundays. A few weeks back, the Mister and I returned t...