Tariff talk is exhausting. With imports from Asia getting more expensive and shipping no longer cheap, more people may start avoiding fast fashion—and it’s about time; I’ve been doing that for years (long live Poshmark and The Real Real). It’s a good time to turn toward secondhand everything beyond clothing, including home decor and furniture. We’re not the first to catch on to secondhand goods—just pointing out the growth!

As a born-and-raised New Englander, I can shovel snow with ease and argue about chowder with passion. Photography has always been my creative compass, guiding my approach to New England design. My studio art degree from Fairfield University (see more of our resume here) hangs on the wall, but it’s New England’s colors, textures, and landscapes that do the real teaching.