“I met Cassie a few years ago in Austin when a group of us were gathered to celebrate a best friend’s birthday. I remember we all went out to explore the South Congress Avenue area and we went to this…
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Michaela. You might see that name signed on the bottom of a lot of posts. Who’s Michaela? She’s the founder of The Modern Bee. She’s nostalgic but progressive. She’s the “quilting bee” hostess. She’s the one who wanted to create…
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“I am lucky enough to know Shannon because my sister was lucky enough to have met her while studying abroad in Paris. As the pesky, younger sister, I jumped on an opportunity to come along on dates with Shannon and…
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This week, we welcomed Fiona Davis to the circle at The Modern Bee. In case you missed the conversation (which you can check out here), Fiona is a bestselling author whose historical fiction novels are based in New York City….
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“If you’re a regular in our circle, you’ve likely noticed that the way we gather has changed a bit. At a time when most of us are in our own little bubbles at home, I decided to expand this community…
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Hoping you readers are staying safe and doing well in these unprecedented times. I was looking through old photos and found this one I took in January. The gorgeous entry caught my eye and I can’t help but wonder now…
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I’m a big proponent of shopping small in any circumstance. I find I’ve discovered the most unique gifts, the tastiest foods and the best customer service with small shops, small brands and small batch makers; I love seeking them out…
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I had no idea that hazelnuts were the official nut of Oregon…did you? One of the many reasons why I created this little community was to connect with other women; to learn from their experiences, be inspired by their stories…
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Photo by S K I N “Forget New Year’s resolutions, the start of the fall season always makes me more reflective and cognizant about where I am and where I hope to go. Maybe it’s residual from the days of…
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“Any Brene Brown fans out there are probably familiar with the idea that vulnerability and courage are often intertwined when it comes to building true connections. But it can be hard to get to that point, especially when you’ve just…
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“You know when you connect with somebody for the first time and you just naturally feel at ease with them? I got that sense when I was introduced to Cassidy Thedorf, a meditation teacher at Just Be Meditation in Toronto….
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Growing up, whenever we moved to a new home, at the start of a new season or after somebody had just gotten over an illness, we would smudge each room with a bundle of white sage. The idea behind the…
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