What would “The Sound of Music” be without the sweeping, snowy Swiss Alps? “The Wizard of Oz” without its winding yellow brick road in the distance? Or “North by Northwest” without the stony visages ...

Claire is a freelance writer on the hunt for great recipes, DIYs, and cheese. She writes about her baking adventures and travels at A Sound That Quakes.

The ceremony backdrop is the focal point of your I dos and one of the most photographed locations of your entire day; it will help set the tone and aesthetic of everything that follows. Whether you ...

Everyone Said Being Bilingual Would Pay Off. But It’s Not f... From the moment I started working, bilingualism was a core part of every job I’ve had. At 14, I worked at a day care helping ...

Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living ...