Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

If I could wrap my arms around a house & hug it, I would have. I left my upstate home of 23 years yesterday shattered. I was 29 when I...
"Handcrafted By Jake Cohen"

"Handcrafted By Jake Cohen"

My dad was a fixer of everything. Probably 30 years ago he made these little wood boxes to hold jewelry bags for each jewelers work bench. He couldn't find the...
Mom-treprenuer

Mom-treprenuer

If someone were to ask me what's my favorite part about owning a business, I would say... being a mom. You would think the two have nothing to do with...
Jackie's Story

Jackie's Story

The year was 1998. It was the era of Manolo Blanhnik heels scampering down the cobble stone streets of the meat packing district, back when the streets actually smelled of freshly...
In 1992 I met my true love...how we reconnected after 25 years

In 1992 I met my true love...how we reconnected after 25 years

In 1992 a handsome surfer boy and I chatted at Sante Fe bar, a favorite bar at University of Maryland. "Hi I am Brian" he said, and all I remember...
Catch your dreams

Catch your dreams

I don’t really have a memory of sleeping with a particular toy when I was a kid.My daughter does. She sleeps with and has attachments to multiplestuffies, particularly, her dream...
Summer 2019

Summer 2019

In the blink of an eye my month in Miami with Julia is done, and I can't believe it!  Sandwiched in between my parents. Every night. In her favorite spot. Best...
Jackie's Miami Go-To's

Jackie's Miami Go-To's

VAMOS A LA PLAYA!  Read below to check out Jackie's picks that are going to Miami with her.  1. The Mimi: This necklace is sure to make a statement for...
This Is Us

This Is Us

 Last night Julia and I had dinner with one of Julia’s friends and her parents. As we ran down Avenue A trying to find a hamburger joint, that I suggested,...
A Mountain to Remember

A Mountain to Remember

On Jan 5, 2005 I quit my job at Bear Stearns. Burnt out, unfulfilled, uninspired, angry, single and carrying around 20 more pounds of overpriced steak 🍖dinners from entertaining clients....
Hip Hip Hooray!

Hip Hip Hooray!

Hip Hip Hooray for moms day off! As an avid hiker, I have always trusted the mountains to lead me ( and the trail markers, in blue and white 💙)...
A Look Back

A Look Back

Four years ago the earth 🌏 stood still for me, as I️ witnessed the birth of my daughter. Life as I️ had known it would never be the same. You...