blissadmin Anyone who has seen the early 2000s film The Princess Diaries remembers all of the iconic scenes of Anne Hathaway’s character, Mia, undergoing a transformation that took her from an average high school girl to …
When it was announced that young designer Matthew Williams would be taking over the reigns at Givenchy as creative director, fans of the brand knew that big changes were afoot. The designer, who has his …
Creating a personal strategic plan is necessary to achieve your goals. Most companies do that. But for some reason, some talented, motivated individuals don’t. It makes no sense and yet, people broadly think about their …
Have you ever had one of those days where you’re sitting at a screen trying to just tick something off your to do list and finding yourself completely unable to just focus on the task …
In the Greek view of craftsmanship, what separates the skilled artisan from the craftsman was the craftsman’s ability to articulate the goal of the work to be done versus simply demonstrating a mechanical ability to …
A successful approach to achieving attainable goals is to start with meticulous planning. Whether you are making a career or a business plan or strategizing a significant event in life, my experience tells me that …
A delicious hearty plant-based Chocolate-Cinnamon Walnut Chili made Cincinnati style. This is one of my favorite recipes and packed with the nostalgia of growing up in the Midwest eating Cincinnati-style chili — it’s so delicious …
Like so many of us, quarantine changed Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri, who introduced her Pre-Fall 2021 collection earlier today. An ode to the pop culture of the 70s, Chiuri was inspired by her youth and …
Every year in December, color cataloging service Pantone picks a shade from its expansive archive that it thinks will best represent the overall mood and aesthetic of the upcoming year. For 2020, ‘Classic Blue’, was …
You may very well be reading this article because you’re struggling to learn something. Maybe you’re putting off studying for that exam or frustrated with how slowly you’re learning a new language. I’ve dug into …