Style Statement -- Live by your own design

Here’s a wonderful Style Statement idea from one of our clients: custom-printed ribbon with your Style Statement. For Diane Wayne, it’s gray grosgrain ribbon with Refined Adventure printed in brushed silver. LOVE IT. Order from Creative Gift Packaging. Choose the ribbon, colors, and font and make a statement.
Thanks for sharing, Diane.
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“I think the more you get in touch with yourself, the better you look.”
Halle Berry
What are three ways to get in touch with you this week?
Flickr photo credit: A Focused Meditation by The Wandering Angel.

I was recently comparing myself to a dear friend who lives joyfully, owns a beautiful home, wears fabulous clothes, and is adored – yes adored – by her husband. She’s lovely and I’m happy for her, yet part of me shrinks. One day hormones and old business crap caught me feeling sorry for myself. [...]

September is upon us and for me that means getting a new bag. I’m not one for purses — where do I put my computer, cosmetics, and child’s stuff? But the Steamer Bag from Billykirk is perfect for a day trip or even for everyday life.
And you’ve gotta love the founders, brothers Kirk and [...]

“Style is knowing who you are, what to say, and not giving a damn.“
Gore Vidal

Are you holding back your truth?
Flickr photo credit: The Moment of Truth by kevindooley.

My heart sings when I discover handcrafted goods. The story, the labor of love, the beauty takes my breath away. On the arrival of our son, we received a handmade rag rug made by fourth-generation weavers.
My morning ritual is a cup of tea and playtime with my little one on his rag rug, creating memories [...]

“People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing.”
John Porter
What difficult thing can you do that will make a difference in your life?
Flickr photo credit: Help by exfordy

The Travel Hammock is a simple set up: wrap cords around two  trees, cinch, and hook — with no need to know how to make intricate knots. Easy-peasy! No other hammock on the market provides as much bed space, and it can hold up to 400 lbs. Go ahead, snooze with your whole family [...]

“I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.”
John Cage
What new ideas are you excited by?
Flickr photo credit: fluorescence by optick