3D Sampling, Another Way Fashion Is Growing Greener

This seasons hottest trend has been sustainability.  And now, we are seeing this backing itself up the supply chain, into the manufacturing process itself.  3D sampling has been all the rage at trade shows and conferences, where factories show buyers what their factory can provide.  The leader in international sourcing, Li & Fung (LF for …

Luddites: Who Were They?

The term luddite has become a phrase known to refer to anyone who dislikes, doesn't understand, or is afraid of technology.  But where did it come from?  Who were the original Luddites, and what were they fighting for?  Learn more below in today's history lesson - Luddites:  Lost in History. The name Luddites refers to a …

I’m In Love With Amtrak

I swear - this isn't sponsored, it's just my honest opinion.  Both my father and my grandfather were at one point in their lives conductors, so maybe I'm a bit biased.  But I just really love Amtrak! To begin, you can pack for the trip with little worry of TSA guidelines or anything of the …

Dockless Bikes: They’re Spreading

Guess what! I got to ride on dockless bikes again! I recently was on a trip in Washington D.C. and was thrilled to spot an Ofo bike lined up against all of the Capital Bike Share docked bikes.  I immediately hopped on, and am proud to report that D.C. offers the same Ofo as anywhere else. My …

Dockless Biking: Hopefully the Future

Biking is my favorite mode of transportation.  It's safer than a skateboard, faster than walking, and completely carbon neutral.  Unfortunately for me, New York City's bike program is relatively inefficient for those who commute borough to borough - but just last week, I was in a town where this was no issue at all.  Seattle's …

The J stands for Julia

....But I really like Louise.  It seems to fit me better - I've always been more of a grandma with technology and the like, and I really prefer classic styles.  Hence the name change. My middle name came to me passed down from my great grandmother on my mum's side, and I started using in …