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Quotable has been “spreading the words since 1993” – and, oh, what words they are. Unable to find greeting cards that weren’t “cheesy and sappy,” Gillian Simon and Matt Vogel decided to create their own line featuring quotes from some of the greatest wordsmiths of all time. Because quotes like “Life is not measured by…
Vision boards have become so popular because they put your dreams right in front of you, making them feel more real and attainable. Wallwords work in sort of the same way. Available in a huge variety of sizes, fonts and colors, these vinyl letters and graphics easily transfer to your walls and send out good…
There’s nothing more satisfying than being able to use your words to express your feelings, and WriteGirl is a stunning example of how to do that the write way. Helping to empower girls through mentorship and self-expressionship, this Los Angeles-based non-profit organization is comprised of a community of professional female writers who work with…
“Not Quite What I Was Planning.” Six word memoirs from Smith Magazine. Read this book and devoured it. Writing six word sentences ever since. Love the idea; short and sweet. Gets to the point right now. No excess blah blah blah – blah. Perfect for time of paring down. Inspiring, touching, devastating, powerful, honest, real….
I can relate to just about every print from Curly Girl Design, especially the popular, “I just don’t like to see you waste your time,” he said. “Well then,” she said, “close your eyes.” Whimsical, girly and dead-on, we’ve got our own eyes on the “Do good often” t-shirts. I’ve been a fan of Story People…
A great documentary not only entertains and informs, but also causes people to pay attention and act. “Ballou” is one of those rarities. For months, director Michael Patrei followed the members of the Ballou Senior High School Marching Band as they prepared for the National High Stepping Marching Band Competition in Birmingham, Alabama. This would…
This page-turner of a memoir had us at its subtitle: “The true story of a father who let his son drop out of school – if he watched three movies a week.” Now, that may not be everyone’s idea of good parenting but, hey, it certainly takes home schooling to a whole new level. Over…
It’s an old cliche that home is where the heart is, but I really think these gorgeous heart pillows can turn even the sparsest temporary rental into a can’t-wait-to-get-back-there home. Handcrafted by soft sculpture artist Andrea Soltis-Coonick, these Candi Andi pillows are made of rich velvets, raw silks and rayon-silk brocades and finished off with…
