'In a few days, your life will change forever.'
I stared at the words on my iPhone screen as it stared back at me, challenging me to embrace the gravity of that message. Suddenly, everything started rushing in. New house, new routine, new roles, new name. Out of all those, the last one hit me the most...
Read More'She's engaged so she doesn't have to work so hard anymore.' I wasn't supposed to hear it but I did. The news of my engagement brought great joy to everyone but it also brought about some sad misconceptions. The sentence that was blurted out probably stemmed from the belief that marriage is sort of like a dead end for one's ambitions and dreams, especially a woman's...
Read MoreMary Grace Café has a knack for baking new cake recipes for special occasions. Call it 'limited edition pieces,' if you will. As Mother's Day rolls around, the pressure on them is high. And rightly so as this business was born from the heart of a mother. How were they going to honor the women of our lives this year? The Caramel Vanilla Bean Cake, that's how...
Read MoreDon't say it. Especially if you’re from the millennial generation, don’t you dare say it. Apparently, that word can only be uttered after you have received a Master’s Degree or a Ph. D., after you have your name framed in corporate halls or magazine covers, after you have a secure bank account. Conceive that idea only when you’ve accomplished everything you’ve ever wanted to in your life...
Read MoreThe fashion industry has always captivated me. Ever since high school, I've been an enthusiastic observer of it. From writing articles, styling editorials, and attending classes, I studied fashion because it looked so interesting from my vantage point. I knew that for every brand, there was a designer (or creative director) that sought to create a collection that encapsulated his or her vision for the season. But I never knew what exactly happened between the dream and the product till I finally worked for local designer, Vania Romoff...
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