LIFE + STYLE

Noticed: emiko oye

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There are few people as seriously FUN as emiko oye. She’s one of those spirits who, when you meet her, projects such vivacity, energy, generosity, and intelligence that you can’t help but smile. And that’s exactly the same feeling you … Continue reading

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Noticed: Olfactory Artist Yosh Han

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By Cara Kagan. Call it fate. Call it destiny.  But the Chinese character for perfumer Yosh Han’s first name actually means “fragrant.” Of course it’s entirely possible that this phenomenon stems from the fact that Han’s mother is a Japanese … Continue reading

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In Good Spirits @ The Good Food Awards

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By Lee Havlicek With craft distilleries popping up left and right, lining liquor store shelves with one appealing bottle after another, it can be hard to tell when the juice is actually worth the squeeze. Which of the hand-written batch-numbers … Continue reading

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Melissa Fleis: Crafting Black Magic

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By Natalie Powell. An antique rifle hangs over the fireplace; leather swatches and a skull candle lie on the kitchen table; bright white walls set off black kitchen accents and a red tea kettle; black fabric hangs on a dress-form … Continue reading

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