Stars & Bucks Cafe

According to this article, a man named Ashraf, after having worked for a NY Starbucks, approached the company for a franchise agreement but could not make good on the $10 million USD required to get started. As an alternative, he opened Stars & Bucks in Palestine and has successful cafes in both Ramallah and Bethlehem. Photos by Louise.

Sock Dreams

In anticipation of my new rain boots, I spent a good hour online today looking for socks and finally came across Sock Dreams, a small personable company operating out of Portland, Oregon.

My buy was conservative but they have a great selection of polka dots, stripes, and interesting styles if you want to step outside in something a little more playful. I expect I'll be placing another order some time soon.

Rain Boots

Due to tropical storm Ida, I am stuck indoors shopping. Here are my new British wellies by Hunter. Ordered in black, of course. Photo from Toast but boots available through Nordstrom.

Office Kitty

Robyn's kitty Whiskers is spending the day in Graphics. Photo by Kevin.