Chrissa Hardy

You’re probably working on your New Year’s resolutions right about now, yes? Well, make a resolution to spend more time with your nose buried in a book, because you’re going to have a lot of reading to do. Not only are there tons of books you’ll want to get your...

If you’re a homebody, the struggles of everyday life are real and abundant. The world caters to our needs more than it once did, sure, but homebodies are still pretty far from having it easy. Our special, happy place is at home, where all of our favorite things can be...

Chrissa Hardy; 2 weeks ago. 2 0. 102000. After a long day, bed is the only place you want to be. Bed is where you can recharge and begin anew in the morning....

The life of a book-lover is a truly adventurous one. We may not be the ones leading the spontaneous journeys into dangerous terrain, or enduring the horrid struggles most teens face in high school, but we get to visualize all of it through the pages of a book, all while...

Now that it’s 2015, those of us who have been itching for a fresh start are very relieved. Of course, you could pick any day of the year to begin anew, but it’s so much easier when everyone else is in the same boat on January 1. But January isn’t...

Never has there been a meal that has tasted worse after adding cheese. As cheese lovers, we know this delightful ingredient can take any dish to the next level of nom with just a dash, a few crumbles, or a pinch of the grated variety — which is why if...

This Dog's Reaction To His Owner Leaving Will Break...

Experiencing winter when you’re a human is nowhere near as exciting as experiencing winter when you’re a cute fluffy animal. The first snowfall of the year is a pretty rad sight to behold, but for many of us, it’s something we’ve already witnessed this year. It probably happened during the...

Why is the creative process such an unpredictable mess sometimes? Well, that’s because there’s no rhyme or reason to it, really. Creativity relies on taking a person’s experiences, interests, and imagination, and using them as tools to build something completely unique out of nothing. And no two...

10 Stunning Irish Literary Landmarks (and the Books...

Have you established your Christmas shopping plan of attack yet? No? That’s OK. It really is. Just because retail brands start pushing their holiday sales earlier and earlier each year doesn’t mean you need to buy everything before December 1 or else you’re screwed. It feels that way though,...

A love letter to dELiA*s, a brand we'll cherish for...

For so many of us, turning 30 is a ginormous, spectacular milestone. To some, it’s a bummer because it means they’ve officially gotten “old.” To others, it’s an exciting segue into the next phase of life, where Sunday brunch replaces Friday night ragers and bills are paid in a timely...

... is One of the Most Important Shows on TV Thursday, January 08, 2015. Why ' Parenthood' is One of the Most Important Shows on TV. Chrissa Hardy...

Once the hat filled with names scribbled on tiny pieces of paper gets passed around the office, there’s really no turning back. ‘Tis the season of Secret Santa, and you’ve gotta reach in there and meet your destiny. Whomever you picked will be hoping for a quality gift, and for...