The Crows

August 20th, 2009

India seems to have two seasons: hot and monsoon.  We entered the monsoon season about a month ago when the first rains in 8 months began.  It now rains almost daily, but is so wonderfully refreshing and renewing.
Well, on one dry afternoon, my husband, brother and I were walking back from lunch at a cute [...]

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The decadent world of Indian Cuisine

August 18th, 2009

My brother came to visit on his way back from Nepal to the Unites States. Craving a change from Dal Baat (lentils and rice), the “only contribution Nepal has made to the culinary world,” as David would say, we decided to take Indian cooking lessons in hopes of learning a few of the secrets [...]

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Fun in Colorado

August 17th, 2009

JL Lane is winding up its summer at the Minturn Market outside of Vail, Colorado. Here are a few photos of the fun we’ve had there this summer.

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Micro-loans affect Quang Ngai Province

August 15th, 2009

My mother and I got a fabulous opportunity last year to spend a day with some of the women who have been receiving micro-loans from JL Lane over the past year. Our journey out into the Quang Ngai Province was organized by Plan, a wonderful outreach organization with whom we work. [...]

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A Sneak Peak- layers of ruffles

August 13th, 2009

We wanted to give you all the first sneak peak into our new skirts we’re getting ready to debut.  These wonderful, layered confections come in gold, black, and eggplant. They are fabulous with boots and a jean jacket on a cold mountain night, or try cute flats and a t-shirt for a daytime get together, or [...]

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