A collage with a book cover titled "A Double Life" by Flynn Terry, a plate with bread and a topping of jam and strawberries, a cut tomato and chopped cucumbers, and a photo of two modern sculptures of women in an outdoor setting

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FromtheArchive, Bookshelves Lori Theisen FromtheArchive, Bookshelves Lori Theisen

A Double Life

I read A Double Life in one day. Granted not everyone has a day free, but it’s that kind of page turner and you will find yourself fitting in time to read whenever you can. Loosely based on a true story — the Lord Lucan murder case from 1974, Flynn’s character Claire is contemplating re-engaging in the hunt for her father who disappeared decades ago.

Author: Flynn Berry
Published: 2019

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Sorties Lori Theisen Sorties Lori Theisen

Moroccan Magic

Morocco is a wondrous place. People, sites, history, sounds and culture create a feast for senses and soul. Friends and I spent about 10 days anchored in Marrakech. We went to the desert via the Atlas Mountains for a three night adventure. And then a day trip to Essaouira on the coast. Our itinerary is here. Resources are here. Friends to follow are here.

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Kitchen & Cellar Lori Theisen Kitchen & Cellar Lori Theisen

Gruner Veltliner

As the token “wine friend”, I’m often asked for advice - sent frantic photos of wine lists at restaurants, consulted on a special bottle to gift, or perhaps most frequently, asked “what should I bring to a party?”. And my answer is always the same, gruner veltliner.

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A glazed donut topped with chopped pistachios inside a pink box on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a round flatbread topped with sliced figs, almonds, and sugar on a wooden surface.

Tartine

East Harlem, NYC

  • Small batch, fresh Belgian mousse

  • Five delicious flavors.

Au Rythme du Pain

Montpellier, France

  • Boulangerie de longue fermentation

  • Daily calendar of breads, season magic

Birdee

Brooklyn, NY - The Refinery at Domino

Six small pieces of assorted chocolates with various fillings, arranged in a row inside a pink cardboard box labeled 'Bonbon Bon Chocolate'.
A 2024 calendar with individual pages for each month, featuring botanical illustrations and printed in Brooklyn, surrounded by pages for January to August 2024 and a central page with a fern illustration.
Storefront of Foursided, a vintage card and gift shop at night, with interior visible through large glass windows and a lit sign.

Foursided

  • Chicago, IL

  • Framing and Gift Options for any occasion. Trinket lovers rejoice!

Sesame Letterpress

  • Brooklyn, NY

  • Letterpress printing of calendars, stationery and more.

Bon Bon Bon

  • Detroit, MI

  • Hand crafted chocolates made with flair, care and unique ingredients. We love the taste and the packaging.

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