Our Blog
Ooh-La-La: Book Your Boudoir Photography Session for Valentine’s Day
It took her years to get up the courage to even think about. To even talk about as a possibility. But three months ago, after a four-hour photography session, Nina Ullrich found herself feeling more confident and more beautiful and more sexy than she’d ever felt—something the self-proclaimed “private and uptight” mother and modest dresser [...] Continue reading
Letterpress Over LOL: A Guide to Shopping for Stationery Online
Communication these days often consists of 140 characters, abbreviations, and quick emails fired off from your smartphone, but it wasn’t that long ago that snail mail was the favored form of keeping in touch with loved ones. Hand-written letters and thoughtful cards were the way to show someone you cared and were thinking of them. [...] Continue reading
20 Gifts That Are Actually a Pain to Receive this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time to count your blessings. Anyone in your life who loves you enough to give you a gift is definitely a blessing, but sometimes the gifts you receive may not be. Here’s a list of some items that, despite their value or good intentions, may be more of a pain to [...] Continue reading
From Birchbox to Whimseybox, Giving the Gift that Really Keeps on Giving
The monthly subscription has long been a holiday gift staple, whether it’s getting your mom a year’s supply of Martha Stewart Living magazine or that dairy lover in your life a Cheese of the Month Club membership. But now, there’s a new subscription service that’s rising in popularity that caters to any number of interests: [...] Continue reading
May Your Photos Be Merry and Bright: Holiday Photography for the Novice
It’s officially holiday season, and though you may be busy running around the mall for presents, cooking up a storm in the kitchen, and trying to stay on Santa’s nice list, don’t forget to take photos of your kids and family gatherings to remember all the good times. It’ll be over before you know it. [...] Continue reading
This Holiday Season, Get Carded
The holidays are fast approaching; for proof, just pop into your local mall and count the Christmas displays strategically placed to get you in the mood to start gift shopping. Gift cards are a staple of the holiday season. They’re a $100 billion industry and six in 10 Americans have them on their Christmas want [...] Continue reading
Thinking Outside the Wedding Gift Box
Registering for Honeymoons, Down Payments, and Even Luxury Pet Beds Becoming the New Normal When Jane and Jarrad Matthews were getting married last summer, they didn’t need expensive china or fancy kitchen appliances–they had everything they could want and need for their home. So instead of registering at Macy’s or Bed Bath & Beyond, they [...] Continue reading
Survey Indicates Dads Prefer Practical Gifts for Father’s Day
It seems like Mother’s Day just happened, and now it’s time to honor dads. If you’re the procrastinating type, you have until Sunday to get your act together to find a gift for Dear Old Dad. It can be difficult to shop for fathers, many of whom simply prefer to go out and get what [...] Continue reading
An Ear to the Environment: Eco Friendly Music Products
Every year, the world throws out 20 to 50 million tons of electronics, including music players, speakers, and other audio equipment, recycling only 18% at the most. Digital downloads and streaming audio may be pushing physical CDs out of the marketplace, but is streaming digital truly “no footprint” if music players and computers are, on [...] Continue reading
Reward Me! Gifts for the Graduate Set
With finals coming to an end and sales of funny hats on the rise, you know what time it is: graduation time. While high school and college seniors across the country prepare to sit patiently through dragging ceremonies and try to keep their legs awake so they don’t trip on stage, you’re probably watching the [...] Continue reading