No matter the time, no matter the mood, you want this one around to share all of your days and memories. She is fun personified through a vast bright blue sky that doesn’t falter above the glittering movement of the lake on a hot June afternoon. She is
For most of us, we’ve had the thought a time or two (or three or four). Months following the giddiness of starting a new job and learning the ropes of the position, difficulties and struggles that went unrecognized slowly begin to surface and come to
Spring is a great time to hit the reset button. With the winter holiday season well behind us, spring is on its way to welcome warmer days, bright green buds and beautiful blossoms. The upcoming season is nature’s New Year, so here are some simple food and
Pad Thai is one of the most commonly recognized dishes in Thai cuisine. It is a balance of sweet, savory, salty and sour - the perfect compliment to any curry dish. What separates Thai cookery from other cuisines is the high ratio of fresh to
Kelly and Betony are the owners and founders of ALAS, a socially responsible and impeccably made sleepwear brand. Their travels have taken them all over India via bus, train and auto-rickshaw in search of the most ethical and environmentally conscious factories to partner with. Recently,
Body ideals for women have dramatically changed over the past 60 years, according to media research. Scholars have found that the women shown in media images have become increasingly thinner over time – dangerously thinner. Body mass indexes (BMI) of women on television and in
This slaw was created a while back when I was asked to bring a side dish to a get-together. Those moments have become increasingly more frequent lately, haven’t they? These days everything is pot-luck style and to be honest, I really love it. I love
Call me shallow, but one of my most vivid prayers as a little girl was for L.A. Gear shoes and pierced ears. Yes, in case you're wondering, I got my way. To this day I still struggle with buying into our culture of over-consumerism. Even
United Kingdom, 1870. Charles Dickens dies in Rochester. The postal headquarters puts Victoria’s face on the new Three Halfpence Red stamp. In Edinburgh, Sophia Jex-Blake and the first female medical degree candidates push through a mob to take exams. Calling them candidates is putting it
At the beginning of December, my boyfriend suggested that we start searching for things to marvel at together. Struggling with all of the fears and insecurities that come with being a recent college graduate, I was experiencing a period of crippling introspection which prevented me
I’m not ready to come right out and say that I hate Pinterest, because it just feels a bit extreme. It feels harsh to turn on a friend that I spent so long admiring, who has given me years of inspiration, ideas and pretty things to
Liz Forkin Bohannon moved to Uganda after she graduated college in 2008 with a journalism degree. While there, she began Sseko Designs – creating sandals, scarves and leather bags – as a way to generate income for talented young women to go to university. As
We all know too much sitting is detrimental to our health, but it’s so normalized in our culture that we don’t even think twice about the effect it may have on the body. Desk jobs are conventional, and we've actually bought into the lie that
Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, encourages and challenges women to actively pursue their dreams in her New York Times Bestseller Lean In. The executive thrives in her career (earning a multimillion dollar annual salary) and personal life (married with two children) — enough
American Heart Month is drawing to a close, but we think that this special season of awareness should be observed all year long. Cardiovascular disease – which includes heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure – is the top killer of women in the United
A few months ago I moved out to Los Angeles to join my new husband after our wedding. Having graduated with a B.A. in Theatre and Cinema Performance, and currently pursuing an M.A. in Theatre Arts, my high hopes of finding my dream job in
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. So begins Jane Austen’s most popular novel Pride and Prejudice, the story of young Elizabeth Bennet’s search for true love in a world that
In generations past, there was a common practice of frequently hosting and attending dinner parties where friends, families, co-workers, and communities would all come together. It would be an evening where both strangers and close friends alike would congregate and share a meal, bonding over conversation
Ten years ago, a tiny newborn gave new meaning to every part of my life -- less emotionally touching was the erratic schedule that he brought with him. It was a schedule that overrode everything I planned, from grocery shopping to weekends away. Amidst all the
In our final film collaboration with SoulPancake, we're taking a look at how we see our parents and thus, how we view ourselves as parents -- whether we're single, married, or already with children. Even if you've never stopped to consider how you might raise
Hidden in wide loops and tilted letters are hints of our personality and quirks. Graphology, the study of handwriting, has been used to mine these characteristics and attitudes for centuries. Using over 300 handwriting analysis traits, a professional graphologist can infer a writer’s faults and
We’ve all established one: that single denim brand that just gets us. It hides our fat where we need it, makes our butt look just right, and most importantly confirms that yes, in fact, we truly are a size 26 waist. Moving out of our
Glitter Guide recently visited the Vermont headquarters of Tata Harper Skincare to take a first hand look at Tata's farm -- the place where her line of 100% natural, nontoxic, high-performance products are created. They brought along photographer Sarah Culver to snap some exclusive, behind-the-scenes
Recently we've noticed that a flurry of articles, posts, and pieces have been written about the implications that modern-day technology and social media have on relationships. Perhaps these pieces were written in light of Facebook’s 10th birthday, or maybe it’s because there’s been a rise in
A Note From The Editor: This is part of our A Lovely Arrangement series, which features inspiration and advice on creating beautiful floral arrangements using inexpensive supermarket flowers. Catch up on previous posts here. Eucalyptus typically serves as filler for bouquets and arrangements, but I have found
Last summer I had the privilege of driving through Jasper National Park, which features the spectacular peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Interestingly, one of the more striking features I observed while driving was the many wooden signposts alongside the road; they were pointing to each
We are so excited to share with you dreamers the newest release from singer/songwriter Paris Carney. A woman who seeks to uphold true femininity with strength, integrity, and that certain joie de vivre, we're big fans of her genuine heart and powerhouse talent. Be sure
Blogging isn't just for aspiring cookbook authors, fashionistas, or mothers of adorable children. It's for anyone with a passion. A blog is a platform, a tool we can use to share stories, comment on society, and develop our own niche in the world. Blogging makes us active participants
Much has been made in recent years about marriage’s new economic classification as a luxury good, a rite only reserved for the well-to-do. The argument is usually made from an economic or sociological perspective, which although valuable and fascinating, tends to skirt the practical and
Contrary to those silly Boring Awards held this past May that named Ottawa the most boring city in Canada, it has more than enough trendy neighborhoods and chic restaurants to make it the perfect weekend getaway destination. Winter is often that time of year when