Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian fashion designer born in 1890. Along with Coco Chanel, her greatest rival, she is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in fashion between the two World Wars. Starting with knitwear, Schiaparelli’s designs were heavily influenced by Surrealists like her collaborators Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. Her clients included […]
Aries (March 21 – April 19) This is a year of growth for you. You will see yourself growing in all areas – relationships, business, and skills. It will be difficult at times, but that’s to be expected with growing pains. Ride out the tough times, understanding that they’re necessary and part of your growth. […]
Thursday, December 29th is the final New Moon of 2016. New Moon in Capricorn. This New Moon is chalked full of inspiration and gives us the opportunity to harvest the seeds we wish to cultivate in the New Year. How can you improve your life? Use these final days of 2016 to decide what you […]
Louisa May Alcott is best known for her novel, Little Women, a novel that is unread by many men purely because of its title. What the men of the world (and most women) don’t know, is the novel is based on her own upbringing,one surrounded by the greatest intellectuals, scholars and writers of American history. […]
You have to fail to succeed. That’s something I’ve always believed and Linda Rodin has just emphasized it. I recently stumbled across Linda Rodin because of her name and a photograph of her. Rodin, Rodin, Rodin….where did I know that name? It didn’t come to me until I googled the 67-year-old and instantly recognized the […]
Named “one of the most influential designers working today” by Graphic Design USA, Debbie Millman is also an author, educator, brand strategist and host of the podcast Design Matters. As the founder and host of Design Matters, the first and longest running podcast about design, Millman has interviewed more than 250 design luminaries and cultural […]
As we near Monday’s Super Moon, use the days leading up to prepare yourself for the positive surge of energy and motivation that comes with it by spending time reflecting on the elements at play in your life. What has supported you? What has challenged you? If you are holding on to any anger or […]
Glennon Doyle Melton began her online writing career in 2009, with the creation of her blog, Momastery. The funny, conversational and tell-all nature of her writing quickly gained popularity. Viral blog posts beginning with “2011 Lesson #2: Don’t Carpe Diem” led to the publication of her memoir, Carry On, Warrior and the growth of her […]