The Forever Flower: Meet Poy Granati, Founder of Summer Space Studio

The Forever Flower: Meet Poy Granati, Founder of Summer Space Studio

There is nothing like fresh flowers to brighten up your house. But, it’s inevitable that they must be chucked eventually. Meet Poy Granati, founder of Summer Space Studio. She creates the most beautiful paper flowers to fill the space of the short-term flower. Not only does she create incredible replicas of wedding bouquets, she also teaches others how to create their own with her DIY kits. Learn more how this UX designer became a flower artist.

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Candles That Light You Up: Meet Ava Ghiotti, Founder of Merchants of Beauty

Candles That Light You Up: Meet Ava Ghiotti, Founder of Merchants of Beauty

My house always has candles, but it’s my “Smells Like Success” candle that I keep on my desk to remind me to keep going. That’s my favorite candle from Merchants of Beauty, followed closely by “4AM New York City”. Ava Ghiotti, the founder of MOB, has taken her makeup artistry and events expertise and turned it into storytelling through candles. Learn more about these amazing candles and get lit!

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How to Glamp Like a Pro with Wildhaven Sonoma

How to Glamp Like a Pro with Wildhaven Sonoma

I’ve officially glamped four times. Each time, I’ve learned more and more about my expectations and needs to better prepare myself for successful glamping. For the glamping newbies, I’ve wrangled my friends Ken Barber and Brian Lawerence, co-founders of Wildhaven Sonoma (the coolest glamping site in Healdsburg), to answer all of our pressing glamping 101 questions and what its like to glamp at Wildhaven Sonoma. Happy glamping!

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Skincare For All: Meet Laura Lee Botsacos, Founder of Apollo & Artemis Beauty by Equality™

Skincare For All: Meet Laura Lee Botsacos, Founder of Apollo & Artemis Beauty by Equality™

My husband and I have varied skin regimes - he thinks my skincare is too “feminine” in smell while I think his products are too masculine. So when I heard about the skincare line my friend Laura Lee Botsacos was creating, I needed to learn more. She created Apollo & Artemis Beauty By Equality™ because skin is skin regardless of gender. Learn more how this accomplished actress made the pivot into a game changing skin care product.

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