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‘Tis The Season
The holidays are in full swing, and while some of us are grateful Mariah defrosted from her cryogenic state, this season can leave some of us feeling more overwhelmed than overjoyed.
Don’t get swallowed up by the holiday humbug; there’s still plenty of time to embrace the magic. One thing that can help?
Our little wish list of all things merry and bright—trust us, yule love it.
Shout out to our flient (friend/client, get it?) Melanie Duerkopp as she announces the launch of her new website!
First contacting Editor's Edge when she was a week shy of giving birth to her third child (nesting=rebrand), we embraced the long game and regrouped a month later to start our signature Deep Dive into developing her brand strategy.
From there, Melanie did double duty, putting her newfound clarity into action with monthly brand coaching calls and nursing her newborn during our sessions!
When the time was right, Melanie commissioned Editor's Edge to craft the copywriting and design her custom website. Our goal? Creating insightful messaging on a minimalist canvas to showcase her versatile work.
Whether capturing a wedding, celebration, or family, Melanie's calm presence, thoughtful approach, and discerning eye are reflected in every image.
Intentionally clean with true-to-life color, Melanie's contemporary yet classic photography highlights the little details in some of life's biggest moments.
We are delighted to have been Melanie's ride-or-die throughout this journey, guiding her to clarify her vision, sharpen her brand, and bring it all to life!
Move over Hallmark movies; there’s a new guilty pleasure taking over our screens: Christmas variety specials are back! From old-school staples to new-school fun, you’ll be (secretly) tapping your toes along to the delightfully corny goodness.
Check out a few soon-to-be classics like Hannah Waddingham’s (aka Ted Lasso’s Rebecca Welton) Home for Christmas, Kacey Musgraves’ Christmas Show, or A Very Murray Christmas. Or, cozy up by the fire with a glass of scotch and watch retro blasts from holidays past, like 1967’s The Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Family Christmas Show or 1977’s The Carpenters at Christmas.
You can’t go wrong with any of these winter wonderland winners.
When we think “magic”, we think of Disney, and 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. Fresh off its tour in Philadelphia and London, Disney100: The Exhibition is now on display in Chicago through the end of the year.
Filled with rare artifacts and concept art from the Disney archives, the exhibit curates the cultural impact and groundbreaking innovations Disney has brought into our lives over the past century. With themes including storytelling, character development, song, adventure, discovery, and more, visitors are led through ten interactive galleries that reflect Walt’s guiding philosophies and into a world of nerdy nostalgia!
From Snow White to Star Wars and every fan favorite in between, there's a little magic for everyone.
PHOTO: Alice in Wonderland (1951) by Mary Blair
Giving is better than receiving (in most cases), and now is the perfect time to put that theory into practice. While you’re gifting some goodies, why not give back at the same time?
We Are Woman Owned (WAWO) has unveiled its 2023 Holiday Gift Guide featuring female-run businesses that donate a portion of their revenue to their communities and charities close to their hearts. You get to cross some names off your shopping list and spread some cheer. It’s a win-win!
Looking for a fun activity to get your out-of-towners out of your house? Take those freeloaders on a trip garden railway display by the creative geniuses at Applied Imagination. From NYC to D.C. and many cities in between, the artisans meticulously recreate city landmarks using botanical materials as their medium - think delicate leaves, twigs, and acorns.
Incorporating G-scale model trains, these mind-blowing installations are entertaining for all ages and have become permanent fixtures at botanical gardens and museums nationwide.
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