Handmade vs. Homemade: Create Professional Looking Party Invites
One thing our mama always told us is that there is a big difference between handmade and homemade. Having been raised by a super DIY…
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DIY Wedding Ideas
Whether you’re newly engaged, waiting on that ring, or just day dreaming about the day you say “I do,” it’s always fun to keep up…
Read onBuy Nothing New: A Sustainable Living Challenge
With a simple mission statement, “To live a more sustainable lifestyle by consuming less, cutting back on waste and learning the difference between wants and…
Read onTV: "Girl Meets World," The TGIF Reboot
From fashion, with flirty floral patterns making a comeback, to film, like The Perks of Being a Wallflower‘s perfectly era-specific soundtrack, the Nineties are experiencing a…
Read onOscar Tailgate Part I
The snacks are ready. Drinks are in the cooler. You’ve got your favorites picked out. It’s almost The Big Day. Nope. Not your wedding, we’re…
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Non-shocking truth: I was a bit of a school nerd as a kid. I liked going. I liked reading. And I liked when we…
Read onLessons on Being Polite
1. How to Cancel Plans No matter how spill-proof your plans with a bestie might seem, cancellations are inevitable. The flu, the fam, the unpredictable…
Read onNaked Ambition: Does Lena Dunham's Nudity Liberate or Distract?
I’ve been on board throughout Lena Dunham really sticking it to the man on her HBO show Girls this season; intentionally instigating the naysayers by flaunting her “famous” family, disregarding racial…
Read onA Petrified Beauty: Fulgurite
No two lightning bolts are the same, and if you’ve ever been caught in the midst of a lightning storm you know it is one…
Read onPetrified Lightning Necklace on Silk Thread
There’s nothing to be scared of. Making a fulgurite, aka petrified lightning, necklace couldn’t be easier. All you need are the following supplies: Silk Thread…
Read onLadies Night In: Breakfast at Tiffany's Hot Mess Holly Golightly
Holly Golightly: … If I could find a real-life place that made me feel like Tiffany’s, then…then I’d buy some furniture and give the cat a name. Oh,…
Read onScandinavian Style: Tips to Achieve Sophisticated Minimalism
Black and white with pops of color. Linear shapes and modern patterns. Cozy simplicity. These are the elements of true Scandinavian style, which seem to…
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …