Author: Mercedes Olavides

I like to speak from my heart and this project is a wonderful outlet for me to showcase my essays, photographs and art. And I guess a few recipes too from time to time. The kitchen is one of my favorite places at home and I spend a lot of time trying to cook up something delicious but not necessarily healthy (sorry, admittedly health is a work in progress for our household of picky eaters) for my family.

Serendipity by Design

Validation. Belonging. These are abstract ideas which are innately human. The constant need to make a connection is in our DNA—from our forefathers, with their leather...

Bucket List

Bucket lists have always been intimidating for me. There is that wild anticipation for things to come and yet there is that uncomfortable nagging feeling that...