Category: Discover
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California Entrepreneurs Redefining Brands
California has long been associated with reinvention. It is where people arrive with an idea, cultivate it with intention, and often leave an imprint far beyond the Pacific coast. While products may differ, the most memorable brands tend to share something deeper than geography. They begin with a founder who sees the world a little…
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Courage, Faith, and a Fresh Start: The Story Behind All That Grace Boutique
Not every entrepreneur begins with a business plan. Sometimes it starts with a closet clean-out, a conversation with family, and the quiet realization that life is too short not to pursue the things God placed on your heart. For Lea, founder of All That Grace Boutique, the path to entrepreneurship began with reselling but ultimately…
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Slow Sunday Feature
Keeping It Real (and Really Vintage) with Kelly Szabo A conversation on calling, caregiving, and the sacred work of secondhand Editor’s Note There are creators you watch for tips, and then there are creators you return to because they make you feel grounded.Kelly Szabo is both. I’ve known Kelly online for years now, long before…
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Sunday Funday: The Price of Magic
I was five years old in the summer of 1979 when my parents loaded up the car — no GPS, no iPads, just a paper map that folded like origami and an endless chorus of “Are we there yet?” We were headed south from Ohio to sunny Florida to visit friends in Daytona Beach. Their…
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Cat Hair, Camera Rolls, and Community: The Whiskered World of CatCatCity
If you’ve ever stumbled upon the Instagram account @catcatcity_, chances are you’ve smiled. Maybe it was a video of a dapper cat in a crown enjoying a treat like a king (hello, Alfie). Maybe it was a thrifted belt that looked straight out of a 1970s music video. Or maybe it was Laura Cantua’s unfiltered…
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Candlelight with a Cause: A Conversation with Cubie Vinson of Candle Caboodle
In a world full of synthetic scents and mass-produced products, Cubie Vinson is a breath of fresh, toxin-free air. The Westport, Connecticut-based maker behind Candle Caboodle isn’t just lighting wicks—she’s igniting change. As a chronic illness warrior with a fierce heart and a deeply artistic spirit, Cubie has turned her sensitivities into superpowers by handcrafting…
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Friday Feature-Small Biz Review
The review highlights the enchanting experience of a Southern Iced Tea soy wax candle from Dixon Candle and Bath Co. The candle exudes a refreshing aroma reminiscent of summer, transforming the atmosphere of the space it’s lit in. The company’s diverse collection includes various scents suitable for gifts and personal enjoyment, emphasizing the art of…
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Tempting Fall Flavors have Arrived
Tuesday Tip: Fall’s Most Wanted Have Arrived (In which iced coffee is seduced by spice, kombucha finds its soulmate, and summer gets the gentle boot it deserves.) You’re still in sandals. The sun clings to your shoulders. August simmers. But somewhere, deep in the shadows of your pantry a revolution is brewing. A subtle whisper,…
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☀️ Summer 2025 Trends: Cozy, Conscious & Curated Why This Season Feels Like a Vintage Quilt and a Cold Glass of Lemonade
If Summer 2024 was all about “Tomato Girl Aesthetic” and “Mob Wife Core,” Summer 2025 is taking a deep breath, walking barefoot through the yard sale of your childhood, and reminding us that slowing down isn’t falling behind, it’s choosing intentionality. We’re entering a season stitched together with nostalgia, handmade touches, and quiet rebellion against…
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Friday Feature: A Woodland Romance, Inked in Feathers and Ferns
With The Hawk and the Oak Etsy Shop It was the kind of package that arrives on a rainy afternoon when the kettle is humming and the window is fogged just enough to soften the world. Inside: a Blue Jay, dapper and defiant, poised on a flowering branch as if he had somewhere quite important…
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Set the Mood with Vibe & Glo Candles
Feature Friday: The Glow of Nostalgia with Vibe & Glo Candle Studio There are scents that simply smell good. Then there are scents that transport you—scents that unlock a time capsule of moments, feelings, and long-forgotten days of endless possibility. Meadow Dew is one of those rare finds. One strike of the match and suddenly,…
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Friday Feature: A Handcrafted Embrace – The Lemongrass Sea Salt Experience
There are rare moments when life, in its ceaseless bustle, offers a pause—a whisper of nostalgia and a return to simpler pleasures. This Friday, I was reminded of that sentiment through an unexpected treasure: a gift from Longharvest Traditions. Among the four premium soaps they craft with passion in Connecticut, the one I received was…
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