About HARBERDASHERY
Hi, I'm Nickie! I'm passionate about adventure, creative activities and food inspired by travel and community.
I've spent most of my adult life in Portland, Oregon (13 years) and my professional career on the road as a business consultant traveling around the United States.
Me Bundled Up on a Cold Chicago Night
While I consider myself a West Coaster, I was born and raised in the 419, a small rural farm town in northwest Ohio, and now reside in the lovely city of Chicago.
I graduated from The Ohio State University and I tell you this because I’m a huge Buckeye fan. It’s also where I fell prey to the "travel bug" after a short stint studying abroad in Bath, England—my first international travel experience that forever changed my life.
I've since traveled more than 25 countries and regions across three continents and 32 states in the US. It’s still not enough.
I love sharing my cooking and travel adventures and all the growth that comes with it, which is one of the reasons why I created this Blog in 2017.
Why is the Blog named Harberdashery?
When I got married, I decided to hyphenate my last name (Harber) because it was such a big part of my identity. Dash then became a nickname given to me by a graduate school professor, preferring it to my 14-letter hyphenated last name.
Today, that DASH means so much. It's the small amount of special something added to every dish. It's the line seen on every road traveled. And the mark that reminds us to embrace every day with purpose and as our best, representing the time from the date we're born to the final day we rest.
This blog is a nod to that all of that.
Most people mistake Harberdashery with the British term haberdashery to mean a store with small wares or notions. I suppose there are similarities as a concept of place. And this blog is that—a place to share my personal experiences and a few notions or ideas filling the time in my dash.
Enjoy.
Disclaimer
N. Harber-Frankart is the author, owner ("Owner") and content producer of this blog. All photography used on this website belongs to the Owner. Any views or opinions represented in this blog are personal to the Owner and do not represent the people, institutions or organizations that the Owner may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any transactions or engagement on this site are with the Owner. Please send any comments, feedback, replies or thoughts via twitter @saysdash or facebook @harberdashery, or follow the author/owner on Instagram @harberdashery.
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