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Inspiration – Success is No Accident Typography Quote
"Success is no accident." Despite the questionable personal life of the person to whom this quote is attributed (and his immense success and recognition otherwise as being exemplary in his sport)...this quote resonates as a truism across all disciplines....
Inspiration: Each Day is an Opportunity to Improve
Each day is an opportunity to improve. This is an adapted quote from marathon runner John Bingham: "Every day gives you an opportunity to improve." Hear, hear. Will you be a better version of yourself in 8 hours, 10 hours, by nightfall? Who do you want to be then? And...
Have a Cute, Quirky Mother’s Day with ModCloth
FTC Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. My full Disclosure Policy is here. Is your mom just the greatest?? Unique, special, one-of-a-kind? Hard to find gifts for? This...
Inspire: You Are My Only Love Typography
"You are my only love." -James Joyce This quote is excerpted from a love letter by James Joyce to the love of his life, chambermaid Nora Barnacle. Do you have an only love? Is it a person? A pursuit? A thing? I do - and this is on my mind all.the.time....
Celebrate the Unique About Mom for Mother’s Day with UncommonGoods
FTC Disclosure:This post is a paid post in collaboration with UncommonGoods. My full Disclosure Policy is here. UncomonGoods is my go-to for unique and uncommon gifts. I've been a huge fan of theirs for more than 10 years - and the recipients of any gifts I buy...
Inspire: Live. Love. Laugh. Typography
Live. Love. Laugh. Advice for the every day. Something I endeavor to do. Adapted from the 1904 poem "Success" by Bessie Anderson Stanley: He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of...
Review: Sip x Swell Ecofriendly Bottle
FTC Disclosure: I was provided with a complimentary bottle from S'ipxS'well for review purposes. The below opinions are my own. I have not been otherwise compensated for this post. My full Disclosure Policy is here. You may have already heard about S'well, an...
DIY Leaf and Crystal Crown for Music Festivals
FTC Disclosure: I was provided with a complimentary bouquet of my choice from ProFlowers.com to create a DIY tutorial. The below opinions are my own. I have not been otherwise compensated for this post. This post may contain affiliate links, wherein if you click...
DIY – Digital Gold Typography with FontBundles.net
FTC Disclosure: This post is in partnership with FontBundles.net, where you can get a variety of beautiful fonts for great prices (around 96% off the regular price!) They also offer a free font download every week. My full Disclosure Policy is here. Hi friends -...
Inspire: Spring Into Action Typography
Spring into Action. Because it's Spring...and it's now or never! xo Carly You'll notice the format of this quote this week is a little different - I'm trying something new! I'm using the Sobbers font from the Spring Bundle from FontBundles.net. I'll be sharing a...
Review: Beautiful Proflowers Bouquets for Mother’s Day
FTC Disclosure: I was provided with a complimentary bouquet of my choice from ProFlowers.com. The below opinions are my own. I have not been otherwise compensated for this post. My full Disclosure Policy is here. Though Mother's Day is about a month away still, now's...
Inspiration – Live Each Day Typography
Live each day as if it were your last. A good friend of mine very suddenly passed away recently. I was heartbroken, as she had such a zest for life. Every photo of her on Facebook she is grinning from ear to ear, or laughing. Not a serious or sad face among them,...
DIY Matte Tip Nail Art: Make Your Mani Last with a Tip Refresh
I'm big on squeezing every.last.drop of usefulness out of a manicure. If I've gone to the trouble of painting my nails (and it's not gel)...I want them to last as long as humanly possible. Some bottles of nail polish say that to keep your mani fresh you need to paint...
Inspiration – Make the Amazing Happen
Make the amazing happen. I don't know who said this inspirational quote, but I do know it can help provide that push when you need it. And we all are capable of making the amazing happen. Advice for life. xo Carly
Inspiration: Blaze Your Own Trail
Blaze your own trail. -Unknown Though in part attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson,who wrote "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail"...this phrase is sometimes challenging to fully embrace. But as inspiration for living,...