Coco Chanel was one of the most powerful women in the world. She worked her way out of a childhood steeped in poverty to create a fashion empire.
5 Incredible Facts About Coco Chanel
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Bullet Journaling for Readers
I wanted to use colorful marker pens while recording memories; I wanted to draw and use washi tape. Journaling in a normal diary is therapeutic—but the bullet journal gave me a way to learn new skills and grow.
5 Surprising Facts About Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s life is shrouded in mystery. She was an unusual woman for her time, holding firm to her values. She believed in love matches; her stories are full of unlikely couples, yet she remained unmarried.
5 Myths About Sea Monsters
One of the most frightening mysteries our ancestors faced was the ocean. Whether they were fishing or embarking on voyages into the unknown, they had no guarantee of a safe return. The ocean was a moody mistress; they personified her by giving her faces.
Classics By Women: NOT JUST JANE by Shelley DeWees
Men and women alike mocked ladies who wanted to write a book. If their tales were indeed written, many were never published. If they were published, most women so feared the condemnation of society that they did not publish with their names. Instead they chose the appellation By a Lady.
Church-Cat & Her Conscience
I am fond of the little world I’m creating with religious critters. Here continues the Church-Mouse saga with our new protagonist, Church-Cat!
Poem-a-Day & Church-Mice
This year I resolved to write a poem a day, and I’ve been keeping up pretty well. I’ll share them on here occasionally. If you want to read them as I go daily, follow my Instagram, @mariellahunt!
Review: Rainbow Valley
Life alone is not the answer to any problem, and if you have children or others who depend on you, then you will have to make the frightening choice to stop grieving and open the window.
Review: Anne of Green Gables
I think it’s fair to begin with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. In a way, this is their story: They sent for an orphan boy to help them in their advanced years, and with the appearance of Anne, faced a bewildering decision indeed.
Review—Mozart’s Starling
Picture this: beloved composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at his piano, writing his next masterpiece. He has a great amount of fans eager for something new, so he cannot disappoint. Soon, he will have his piano hauled onto a theater stage (he prefers to use his own at all times); he will perform, bow to great … Continue reading Review—Mozart’s Starling
Catholicism in the Storm
It has been a rough year for everyone. With loss and anxiety spreading across the globe, it can be difficult to remain optimistic. I’ll be the first to admit I spend more time struggling with emotions than seeing the silver lining. The year has also offered many opportunities for growth. I’m finally getting around to … Continue reading Catholicism in the Storm
The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf
Though it might seem as if everything in the world has been discovered, there is always some marvelous thing that needs to be seen for the first time, if not by the world, than by the person looking.
Mariella Hunt 