by Rebecca Pitts It was right around the time that my first child started sleeping through the night when I laid the groundwork for starting my handmade business. I brainstormed ideas, I launched, and amazingly, landed national press mentions and…
By:Ā Rebecca Pitts We go to a ton of birthday parties. A ton. But as an eco-friendly, minimalist type, I loathe purchasing reams of wrapping paper at the drugstore, knowing full well that the paper will end up in the trash…
by Rebecca Pitts Whether youāre writing for your blog or social media accounts, web-copy for your store listings, crafting pitches to the press, or jotting down ideas for new projects or products while out in the world, you inevitably spend…
Earlier this spring, I met a fellow mom who was born and raised in sunny California, and recently moved her family to our New York City suburb. Like most conversations go here in the Northeast, we discussed real estate, property…
By:Ā Rebecca Pitts My New Yorker friend, an artist with a day job, was talking the other day about a new relationship. After recently relocating to Manhattan for work, she made a commitment to court one of her all-time loves, the…
By:Ā Rebecca Pitts The goody bag is a staple of any childās birthday party. Weāve all had our kiddos return home, post-party, with a baggy of plastic trinkets that break upon first use. And then thereās the candy. Every parent has…
By:Ā Rebecca Pitts ofĀ Hudson + Daughter Whether youāre pitching your products to be featured in media outlets, or submitting original craft projects to trade magazines, connecting with editors can sometimes feel a bit mysterious, or worse, futileālike youāre sending your work…
My favorite DIYs are those that cost little to throw together and just happen to land in your lap, like a gift. Which is why I was thrilled to stumble on a pack of black and white vintage French postcards…
A few months ago, I talked about my plans for a social media and blogging sabbatical during the holiday weeks. Now I’m writing now from the other side, and I’m happy to report that I made it! (Well, mostly.) Overall,…
Choosing a frame and mat for a work of art can be a creative feat in and of itself. Finish, mat color, integration with the rest of your decor, and cost are all factors to consider. There’s a lot to…
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