Make Your Own Stationery Suite in Our New Online Class

Sending a card in the mail is an excellent way to show that you care. Making that card yourself is even better. To get schooled in the art of letter writing, sign up for our newest online class. We’ve brought in Liz Maute Cooke, founder of Lionheart Prints, to show us the ins and outs of stationery design.

You’ll learn how to paint watercolor notecards, work through dip-dying techniques, create envelope linings and try your hand at heat embossing.

Besides, how often do you get to make notes in class?

Just between us, you can totally save yourself time and money by grabbing our DIY Stationery Kit ($75) for all the supplies you’ll need. Just for a quick comparison, running over to an art store for supplies will cost you about $85. Plus, if you buy the kit with the class, we’ll knock 15% off the price!

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

– Hake White Goat Hair Brush

– Watercolor Brush – Round

– Watercolor Painting Set – 12 Colors

– Watercolor Paper Pad

– X-ACTO Knife

– A2 Soft White Envelopes

– Tape Runner Permanent Applicator

– Stainless Steel Ruler

– Pearl White Lettra Cover

– Petal Pink Rit Dye Powder

– Heat Gun

– Orange Embossing Powder

– Embossing Ink Pen

As you may already know, this class is one of many in which we bring in makers, designers and bloggers to share their tricks of the trade, and hopefully inspire your own creativity. We offer these online classes (succulent gardening, nail art and calligraphy, to name a few) right in our own B+C Shop. Best part is, you’ll be able to download the classes and come back to them whenever you want, so they’re ideal for those of us with busy schedules.

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Ariesseason starts on March 19 this year, which means a whole new batch of birthdays is on the way! If you’re searching for the best birthday giftsto give the courageous, bold rams in your life, look no further than these 13 perfectly Aries birthday gifts.

Each one of these Aries birthday gifts speaks to the zodiac sign’s main characteristics: natural leadership, ambition, and passion. Let’s dive in!

Birthdate Pendant

This Birthdate Pendant can be personalized down to your gift recipient's birth month and day, with each date symbolized by a different series of gemstones! Since each combo boasts a unique set, this is one of the most special Aries birthday gifts (or any other sign)! It can be made in gold or silver to perfectly suit the person you're giving it to.

Anthropologie Zodiac Hair Claw Clip

If they're an Aries, they're likely to be loud and proud about their star sign! With this cute claw clip, they can let everyone know their astrological status whether they're throwing their hair up to get to work or pulling it back for a fun night out.​

Fire Sign Healing Crystal Candle

This Aries birthday gift is suitable for Leo and Sagittarius as well, since they all fall into the fire sign category. In their moments of rest and self care (the best gift ever!), they can allow the healing red agate, sunstone, and clear quartz crystals work their magic to truly recharge and relax!

Simple Modern Insulated Tumbler

Aries season just so happens to begin right around St. Patrick's Day, so any gift that's green is appropriate! Since the ambitious Aries is always on-the-go, this insulated tumbler makes it easy to sip hot or cold drinks. This cup is completely leakproof either way, eliminating the stress of work commute spills or cup holder conundrums. You'll want one for yourself, too!

Fig. 1 Glycolic Glow Treatment

Self care is the name of the game when it comes to Aries birthday gifts because sometimes they don't know when to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of life. Good thing about this gently-exfoliating skincare treatment is it'll feel like a luxe spa day with each use! The formulation is vegan, cruelty-free, and fragrance-free to complement any skin type.

I've F*cking Got This Sticky Notes

In between crushing their work goals and rocking their social life, Aries needs a reminder that they're doing fab! This handy book of 101 motivational sticky notes centers around daily affirmations to ensure their mindset is still running ever so smoothly.

Orange Retro Donut Table Lamp

Aries are bold, so it makes sense that they might wanna go big with their home decor. This funky bright orange table lamp will make a statement every time they walk in the room and flick it on. It also creates quite the cozy ambience to wind down with at the end of the day!

Aries Zodiac Art Print

This quirky art print will immediately find a fun place in your Aries' home. It depicts an illustration of the zodiac's symbol, the ram, floating gloriously among some clouds. The muted – yet still vibrant –color palette ties it all together very stylishly. ​

Linen Wireless Phone Charger

Help them keep their stuff together (literally) with this sleek catchall that also serves as a wireless phone charger. For the Aries that doesn't seem to stop grinding, this pick might just become their favorite deskside accessory! In addition to this neutral shade, you can also snag it in a deep charcoal color.

Compartés Coffee Crunch Chocolate Bar

This gourmet-level dark chocolate bar will keep 'em buzzing with the power of coffee beans, plus it just serves as a nice sweet treat to commemorate their birthday! It's sweet, but not too sweet, and pretty potent when it comes to flavor.

Kodak Ultra F9 Film Camera

Everyone could use a reminder to stop and smell the roses every once in a while, and the Aries could definitely benefit from that this season. Between numerous work and social engagements, this charming, easy-to-use film camera will accompany the Aries in your life and help them document the moment!

Zodiac Rollerball Eau De Parfum

If your Aries is big on scents, this delightful rollerball will be a fun treat for them to don every day! With a whimsical mix of orange flower, juniper, and rich incense, this easily-portable perfume exudes confidence and youth.

ban.do Rough Draft Large Notebook

This spiral-bound notebook will help Aries keep track of their goals, their schedule, and any other random genius thoughts they have in the day-to-day. It comes complete with an uber-convenient pocket just inside the cover to hold any floating papers or sticky notes!

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Reese isn't the only Witherspoon woman with undeniable beauty, grace, and talent! Her daughter, Ava Phillippe, is basically her twin, but she's managed to carve her own path throughout her life in the limelight. While her mom makes headlines for her adorable friendships with Jennifer Aniston, her highly successful Hello Sunshinecompany, and the upcoming season of The Morning Show, here is everything you should know about Reese Witherspoon's daughter, Ava Phillippe.

Ava's Early Life

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Ava was born to Reese Witherspoon and her first husband, Ryan Phillippe, on September 9, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. In an interview with Jay Leno, Reese shared that she named her daughter after Ava Gardner because she was the only woman who was able to break Sinatra.

Reese has been open about how difficult the transition to new motherhood was, sharing on The View: "I had a baby really young — I was 23 years old — and so I was raising her by myself. I don't have any sisters, I don't have any aunts. I was alone in a new city, in Los Angles, and I literally had no friends. I would cry."

In 2000, The Morning Show actress guest starred on Friends, and Reese Witherspoon's daughter plays a huge role in Reese's memories from set. "I remember [Jennifer Aniston] and Courteney [Cox] running to my dressing room going 'Can we see the baby?!'" she tells People. "Ava was on set and I got to put her on the couch in Central Perk."

The cast of Friends "had a natural rapport with each other [and] I've never seen it again," she continues. "It was just these six people working in rhythm together and you could tell they truly loved each other."

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Despite the difficulties of not having a strong support system, Reese powered through and welcomed her second child with Phillippe, a son named Deacon, in 2003. In 2006, Ava's parents split up.

While the split was likely very difficult for Ava, she was still able to help her father cope with it. In an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2007, Ryan shared that his daughter is his inspiration and helped him get through the toughest time in his life.

Ava's Very Open About Her Anxiety

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Following in her mother's footsteps, Ava has been candid about her struggles with the public. She shared on Instagram during a Q&A that she has "dealt with anxiety for as long as I can remember, and it was especially intense for me as a kid and teenager". She also offered advice to those dealing with something similar, saying "Don't invalidate your feelings. You have every right to feel however you do, even if it seems weird to others, and being hard on yourself won't help you feel better or find a solution."

Reese Witherspoon's Daughter Ava Has A Successful Modeling Career...

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Despite her struggles with anxiety, Ava continues to push forward and make her dreams a reality. She made her modeling debut in Rodarte's Fall 2018 collection and has starred in ads for her mother's clothing company, Draper James. Since then, she has continued to make a name for herself in the modeling industry and became the face of Pat McGrath's Bridgerton collection in 2021 and modeled for Beyoncé's fashion label, Ivy Park.

...And A Potential Upcoming Acting Career

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When Instagram account Deuxmoi posted a blind item about a new actress breaking into acting, we couldn't help but hope they're talking about Ava Phillippe. We saw her attendThe Golden Bachelor finale, but we would love to see Reese Witherspoon's daughter light up the screen! "We haven't seen [this celeb's] acting chops before but if she's anything like her A-list mama we can't wait!!!" says the blind item.

Ava Graduated From UC Berkeley

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Beauty and brains! Ava attended UC Berkeley and graduated with her Bachelor's degree in 2022. Upon graduating, Ava has continued to model and nurture her artistic talent. Her Instagram is filled with pictures of her stunning portraits and sketches of things like animals and nature scenes. She also spends her days being a dog mom, and she's not shy about that on social media either!

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Every couple is different, but what it all comes down to is love and connection. Whether it's over an adventurous night out or a shared meal made in tandem at home, your fave pair just wants to be together! But that's exactly what can make finding gifts for couples so hard.

If you're searching for the perfect gift to give a couple, it's important to take their shared interests into account. Do they like to go to the movies together, or happier being homebodies? Next, consider gifts for couples that'll be practical. Perhaps they've mentioned a kitchen gadget that broke recently or their dream set of sheets they've been eyeing – this attention to even the smallest of details can really round out your gift-giving for the both of them!

No matter the duo you're doin' the shopping for, this gift guide of 25 gifts for couples will guide you toward a great pick. We've got something for everyone!

Mix It Up: Date Night Generator

This deck can generate over 100,000 different combinations so they never run out of date night ideas!

Wölffer Wine Club Membership

There are a few different tiers within the elegant Wölffer Estate Wine Club to suit any wino. You can choose from reds, whites, or pinks to be shipped right to your couples' door every month. This way, they can both experience new flavors and discover their faves on a regular basis!

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Online Cooking Class

A pass to an online cooking class is a great gift for couples because it presents an opportunity for them to not only try something completely new, but bond over it with the added bonus of a yummy home-cooked meal. Sur la Table offers a wide range of cuisines for cooking, from Thai food to baked goods.

Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven

If they've already done the whole cooking class thing and mastered their go-to meals, this premium-quality outdoor pizza oven will be a very exciting addition to their kitchen! They're gonna want to bust it out the moment it starts getting warm outside, so they can host you and their closest friends + fam over some delicious pies.

Compartés Chocolate Covered Fruits Assortment Gift Box

This gourmet dessert offering will ensure their next date night ends on a sweet note! It features a spread of apricot, pineapple, orange, peach, pears, dates, all dipped in a generous layer of milk chocolate. Once they get a taste, we can guarantee they'll be craving more!

Custom Couples Portrait

Personalized gifts for couples are never a bad idea. We adore this minimalistic design because it can match any couples' space! You can offer up a reference photo of the two of them, and even include their pet (if they have one) for the final drawing.

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Book of the Month Subscription

For the bookworm boos, the Book of the Month subscription presents them with a small, curated selection of reads every month. BOTM focuses on newly released books + fresh perspectives to keep their minds moving and provides a topic of discussion that'll never wane!

Matching Women's + Men's Bombas Sherpa-Lined Booties

For the couple who always stays home, these lined house shoes will elevate their cozy routine to the max. The cushy, durable footbed makes these feel more lush than a simple pair of socks, plus they have a grippy texture on the sole to precent slips.

Willow Park Gemma Cocktail Glasses

These uniquely-designed glasses make shaking up a cocktailso much more enticing. Stock their home bar with this set to instantly help elevate their hosting game!

Heyday Gift Cards

Basically anyone would be happy to jump on the opportunity of a free self-care service, which is why facials make great gifts for couples. Heyday (with locations all over the US) provides a supreme service that's tailored to every person's unique skin type, and with a gift card, all your couple has to do is book the appointment and relax.

100 Movies Scratch Off Bucket List Book

If hittin' the theater is their thing, your couple will quickly become obsessed with this fan-focused activity book. It's focused on 100 classic films that they can rate and review. Forget Letterboxd – this pick will host their conjoined movie memories (in a real-life hub!) for years to come.

Dame Massage Oil Candle

This warm-wicked candle will absolutely set the mood. It doubles as a massage oil once the contents melt down a bit, so your closest couple can take turns taking care of each other's sore muscles in between the calming scents of sandalwood, green tea, and white peach. ​

Canopy Aroma Diffuser

This waterless diffuser makes filling the room with their favorite scent super easy. It's small and discreet so it won't take up too much space in their home as it produces long-lasting, serene smells.

Vosges Chocolate 16-Piece Dark Chocolate Truffle Collection

This box of truffles comes equipped with a comprehensive tasting guide that your couple can follow in order to maximize the flavors that lie under the layers of dark chocolate. It makes for an unforgettable (and fun) date idea!​

Royal Craft Wood 3-Piece Cutting Board Set

This trio will have your duo jumping for joy, especially if they never seem to leave the kitchen. They've never known the ease of meal prep, cutting, slicing, and dicing until they've used these durable cutting boards.

The I Love Trader Joe's Snack Boards Cookbook By Pamela Ellgen

Trader Joe's is full of snacky surprises, and your couple probably shops there on the reg. With this lively snack board guide, they can unlock even more yumminess son their next grocery trip *and* bring it home to create a truly life-changing charcuterie to share with each other.

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour Over Kettle

This kettle checks the box for 'practical,' but it's also super chic. Your duo will enjoy its ability to produce the perfect pour-over coffee and the fact that it can stay warm for up to 60 minutes so they can give their mugs a lil' refresh when they need it most.

Piecework Pet Lovers Puzzle

This vibrant gift is perfect for dog-lovers *and* puzzle nerds. It's truly the best in show when it comes to rainy day activities to do as a couple!

Sushi For Two Gift Set

These galactic dishes supply a sleek platform for hosting homemade sushi (or any other dish, really)! Even if they order takeout, it helps them step up their dinner spread with a matching set.

Delta Travel Gift Cards

Travel can be expensive, so gifting them a gift card to their airline of choice will be much appreciated, especially if they're major jet-setters.

Parachute Home Linen Sheet Set

These linen sheets bring comfort like they've never known before. They get softer and softer with every wash and add some unique textures to the duo's bed that are instantly relaxing!

Big Night The All Night Candle Set

The couple who always hosts will cherish this candle set for the dinner party evenings filled with music, love, and laughter. They're yummy enough to burn even when the house is just the two of them!

A Gift Inside Chocolate, Caramel & Crunch Grand Gift Basket

Chocolate is always welcome, no matter the couple, because even if one person doesn't like it, the other likely will. This packed-to-the-brim snack box has more than just chocolate, though: popcorn, nuts, and dried fruit join the sweet mix that can accompany their nights in.

Our Place Always Pan® 2.0

If their go-to frying pan is looking fried, fix them up with this sleek, lightweight non-stick pan from Our Place. It comes in a handful of different colors, too, so you can shop for your couple's exact kitchen vibe. One pot pastas and stir fries will taste so much better in this design!

Mariposa Heart Small Square Picture Frame

This darling little frame presents something different from the rest of their existing wall art with a heart-shaped cutout that celebrates their love!

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We can all remember watching the early 2000s chick-flick-slash-feminist-manifesto that is Legally Blonde. The bubbly ex-sorority girl Elle Woods (played by Reese Witherspoon), the jack*ss she was determined to marry, the lengths she went to to win him back. But the most poignant detail about Legally Blonde was her success at Harvard Law despite being an ultra-feminine, dripping-in-pink, tiny-dog-wielding young woman everyone thought was never supposed to be there in the first place.

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"Playing Elle Woods was just the highlight of my career, my early career for sure," she tells People. "She was such an underdog, and just trying to find those pieces of her that [were] really vulnerable. That feeling that people underestimate you and think you can't do things."

"I had no idea when we were making it that it was going to touch so many people's hearts," she continues. "The thing I love about Elle Woods is I share that performance with so many young people because of the stage play...I'll have all these cool people come up to me and be like 'I played Elle Woods!'...We're both Elle Woods!"

Elle Woods is, without a doubt, a feminist icon, and it’s safe to say that Reese Witherspoon took her character very seriously.

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You may be thinking: “What crazy techniques could Reese Witherspoon have used to create Elle Woods for Legally Blonde? It’s just a character!” At first, we thought that too. Was it really that hard to play a wannabe socialite on a mission to win back her boyfriend before using her intellect to crush it at Harvard Law and save her friend from a murder conviction à la her knowledge of perms? In short — yes, yes it was, and Reese spilled it all on how she transformed into the leading lady we know (and love) today.

In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, Reese mentions that she's always loved how much of a feminist Elle is. “She could have all this really strong ideology about what women could accomplish but she could also be very obsessed with clothes and hair and makeup, which a lot of young women are,” she says.

“The costume designer Sophie De Rakoff and I collaborated — this was our first collaboration — to create Elle Woods," she continues. "In the script it said she had been, like, a sunscreen model. So we knew we were gonna have to do some bikini looks and we were going to have to do bright colors, we wanted her hair really bright blonde."

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Elle was meant to come off to others as a classic California Barbie stereotype, the kind of surface-level person who never spent a moment thinking critically. To accomplish this, Sophie and Reese set out to find the perfect costumes to match Elle's 90s supermodel hair, and it was pretty intense, at least according to Reese.

"I remember the first day of going to Harvard that Sophie wanted [Elle] in an all pink leather look because she wanted her to look like a piece of luggage," Reese recalls. "We went to Frederick's of Hollywood to buy the bunny costume together and so I had to try on all these bustiers and make sure that all the bits were in the right places."

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But the “look” isn’t all that Reese was committed to. Reese needed to become Elle, sorority houses and all. “I would go and just hang out and listen to what they talked about, and the way they did their nails, and the way they decorated their rooms," she says. "It really influenced how I held my body, how I used my hands in the performance, the cadence of my speech…I took the part really seriously. It was all about just creating [a] character that I really understood throughout the entire shooting, so that you could throw anything my way and I could still stay in character.”

Whew — that’s a lot. Reese’s commitment to the role truly shines through the screen, and has *literally* changed pop culture forever. I mean, we have probably dressed as Elle Woods for Halloween at least a half dozen times.

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“The impact of Legally Blonde has been unreal," she continues. "Just the idea that I've traveled all over the world...and had women come up to me and say, ‘I became a lawyer because of Elle Woods’...it's just meaningful. It's very resonant at a certain time in your life where you're really trying to discover who you are, and it's why it's one of my favorite movies I've ever done. It's one of my favorite characters I ever created.”

Honestly, we have so much respect for Reese and the incredible effort she put into perfecting the Elle we've idolized for decades. It’s unimaginable to quantify the impact this character has had on women — and society — as a whole, but if we had to guess, we know it would be enormous.

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Everyone's favorite Disney Channel darling, Vanessa Hudgens and husband Cole Tucker are officially expecting their first child! Amid much speculation, Vanessa finally spilled the big news at the Oscars red carpet, showing off her sweet baby bump to the world. Vanessa and Cole got married in Mexico last year, and we can't get enough of their adorable relationship. Here's everything we know so far about this soon-to-be new mom and her beau's growing family!

Who is Vanessa Hudgens' husband?

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Vanessa Hudgens is married to baseball player Cole Tucker. The 27-year-old athlete currently plays for the Seattle Mariners, previously working for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies teams.

When did Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker meet?

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Believe it or not, Vanessa told Drew Barrymore during her show that she met Cole on Zoom of all places! According to Vanessa, she logged onto a weekly Zoom meditation during the pandemic, Cole was online, and basically the rest was history — after she slid into his DMs, of course. 😘

When did Vanessa Hudgens get married?

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Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker got married in Tulum Mexico in December 2023. Vanessa sent Vogueall the details, giving us the glam of the bridal party in their bright peach dresses, and Vanessa's many stunning looks! She even joked to Voguethat her husband had a "baseball lineup" for his side of the party — all dressed in simple white and khaki. Chic, chic, chic!

How did Vanessa Hudgens announce her pregnancy?

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Vanessa brought her best accessory to the 2024 Oscars red carpet — her baby bump! Amid much disputed speculation, Vanessa finally debuted her baby-to-be with Cole Tucker, wearing a simple black bodycon dress paired with plenty of diamonds. To say she's glowing would be an understatement!

When is Vanessa Hudgens' baby due?

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Vanessa and Cole haven't announced an official due date, name, or gender for their baby-to-be. We can't wait to learn more about this lovely little one!

How has Vanessa Hudgens been doing since announcing her pregnancy?

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As far as we can tell, the first-time mama is doing really well. She was recently shared an Instagrampic of her looking gorgeous in a form-fitting brown dress that complemented her skin for date night. She posed in the mirror while cradling her growing baby bump and also showed off her neon yellow nails.

We can only hope to look this good during our future pregnancies!

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