Melanie Whaley, the owner of Essential Elements in Chicago, shopeechicago.com, was our guest speaker in Alembika’s bi-weekly Zoom Cafe this past friday. Melanie has a unique …
JUST A THOUGHT: MELANIE WHALEY

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Melanie Whaley, the owner of Essential Elements in Chicago, shopeechicago.com, was our guest speaker in Alembika’s bi-weekly Zoom Cafe this past friday. Melanie has a unique …
We all have an intimate journey with our bodies, learning how to love who we are, as we are.
This past weekend, as an engagement gift, I treated my son and his fiance to a “5-star” hotel stay in Washington, DC. I was so excited for them to have a perfect, pampered weekend. Saturday check-in was slow but went well enough… The room was beautiful, with a nice balcony facing the water, but there was an ashtray full of leftover cigarettes on the table.
Each season I think it will be the last season we show stripes and dots—and then, Hagar, our head designer, comes back with new stripes …
Memorial Day Weekend is almost here…. A very special time to honor those who have given their lives for our country. Through time, this weekend …
I envy those who have good hands and know how to paint, draw, sketch, craft, sew, knit, you name it. I always think that getting …
I want to be sure everyone knows how to write a product review on our website. Your feedback is important to us—and in return for …
I am so pleased to introduce you to our new column in Alembika Magazine called THE WELL, where we discuss mental and physical wellbeing, and the many ways in which we nourish ourselves.
Earth Day is Friday. When I think about the earth, I think about mothers… How mothers take care of their children and how children grow up and take care of their mothers.
Many of you have asked me to let you know when your size is back in stock. Did you know you can request to be …