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Christen's on Spring Break!

For the first time in my adult life, I have a spring break this year. This is apparently one of the (many) benefits of working at a school. (For those who don't know, in my 9 to 5 life I run the co...

Reflections on International Women's Day

I have gone pretty much non stop from the very moment my week began yesterday. I am tired, but I am deeply satisfied and joyful as I reflect on my days. At first I didn’t really know why. It seemed...

A Beautiful Mess

I don't know if it's just been a rough month or if the short days are finally getting to me, but I've been really hard on myself lately. I've made mistakes, fallen behind, fallen short, gained weig...

Jewelry & Jackets: The Resurrection Collection

Some days, most days, I struggle with calling myself a Christian. The list of reasons is long. But I stay committed and curious because of the Christian belief in resurrection, although I probably ...

On the Style and Strength of Senegalese Women

This. This makes me so very nostalgic. What memories this article evokes. Please take the time to read it. It speaks of Senegalese culture and history that had a global impact. We moved to Dakar Se...

On Ramen and Pop Tarts

There's a new-ish development called Mosaic District about fifteen miles away from my house in Northern Virginia. Even though it's relatively close, it remains a "destination" since I very rarely n...

My favorite place with my favorite people

This coming weekend, I'll be in my favorite place with my favorite people and you're invited to join us: Connect & Create: Holiday Edition! My soul sisters Laura Rose Schwartz and Hope Hurlbrin...

Three chances to shop the Threads collection in Virginia!

There are three chances to shop the Threads collection in person in the D.C. area this holiday season. How will you decide which event to attend? Let me break it down for you.Saturday, December 1: ...

Why Nomad? Because we have hope.

A few months ago, Threads by Nomad completed a rebranding of our logo, marketing materials and website. Our new logo, created by artist and graphic designer Chelsea Park-Brouse, includes a three-pr...

A Post-Thanksgiving Giveaway

If you're anything like us, for days your inbox has been inundated with emails about deals and discounts, often starting well before Thanksgiving. It's all a little overwhelming, to be honest. As a...