September 27, 2010
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C'est Ma Vie
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tamia
Last weekend was all about music and…sitting on the couch working. The music thing sounds so much more exciting, though, so we’ll go with that. For three short days in September, Cincinnati is home to the MidPoint Music Festival, which brings bands from all over the world to over 20 different venues around the city. In short: par-tay! On Friday, I did a bit of shopping during Final Friday in Over-the-Rhine before heading over to...
September 24, 2010
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Shopping
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tamia
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’ve been trying to think of a way to help Dress for Success Cincinnati, and decided to combine it with something I’d already been thinking about. I love to shop, but spend way too much time doing it online (where it is darn convenient, I grant you), and not enough supporting local independent boutiques. I realize that all spending in a down economy helps keep people employed, but...
September 22, 2010
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Design, Do-It-Yourself, Work
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tamia
I returned from the IFB Conference with a stack of business cards, which I thought was fantastic. If you have a blog, a website, or especially a business (no matter how small), you should have business cards. While they seem like a holdover from simpler times, there are a few reasons why handing a small square piece of paper to a potential client, contact, or friend is still an effective way to network. 1. It’s...
So, last Saturday was the day I look forward to all summer long: Dividend Day at Kings Island. Beautiful weather, roller coasters, and all the deep-fried food fit to eat! I love roller coasters and always have, thanks to my mother–who was also my partner in crime on this trip. I have never understood the people who go to amusement parks just to “walk around.” WTF is the point of that? Somebody, please explain. Oh,...
September 17, 2010
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Magazine
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tamia
I love reading and supporting other independent magazines, and while I usually focus on fashion and style publications, I enjoy pretty much anything with creative, pretty content. So, when I came across Rue magazine last night, I spent at least an hour (an hour I was supposed to spend working) flipping through page after page of beautiful imagery and taking inspiration from the clean, colorful layout. The magazine very adeptly combines fashion and home decor,...