Keren Taylor, founder of WriteGirl.org tells us her story.... I was a singer/songwriter in New York City, and was invited to lead some songwriting workshops for teens. That was really impactful for me. I saw firsthand how much teens really did not like to write — but also how their energy shifted when they were inspired, with some guidance. I knew I wanted to do more of that, and help igni... Read more
The Joys of Giving
There's just something so special about this time of year. It seems as though the period from Tha...
Perfect additions to any holiday décor!
One look and we were hooked! Twin artisans from Florence, Italy, Sara and Elisabetta created this...
Finding Your Niche: Travel & Food Journaling
When it comes to journaling I’ve come to realize, there really is no “wrong” way to do it. The wh...
Putting Pen to Paper: How Writing Can Help You Live Functionally and Creatively
“I want to learn everything I can, and I write down everything I see. Golly says if I want to be ...
Wine Journals: A More Refined Approach to Writing
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3 Unexpected Places to Find Your Inspiration and Unleash Creativity
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Paradise Not Lost
Picture this... You open a draw in your kitchen. It is that drawer which is stuffed full of misc...
Everyone Has a Story
In the telling of the story, there is a lovely freedom to reminisce. I believe that scrapbooking ...
Preserving our memories in Scrapbooks or Photo Albums
As time goes on, even our most vivid memories can fade. They say a picture is worth a thousand w...
Family Journaling
My love of writing is what lead me to blogging, but journalling has been a passion of mine ever s...
Finding Elegance in Everyday Things
As you sit at your desk today, take a moment to pause and look out the window. Notice how the bre...
What inspires us to Live Creatively?
Every one of us can access the wonder that inspired Galileo and Verdi. Creativity is part of what...