Those of us who love shopping understand its appeal. The smallest pattern, color, or function can elicit a number of joyful responses as you scan the display shelves seeking something useful, or something that just plain makes you feel good. In the midst of this euphoria, it may be hard to understand why your husband/friend/child/etc. has found the only chair near the exit to plop in and shoot daggers at you from across the room with his eyes. Well, Hemingway and Pickett nails shopping for everyone, even dudes. With everything from backpacks to bowties, necklaces to knives and the occasional taxidermy animal, there’s something fun for everyone.

 Another week comes to an an end and all we have to say is TGIF! Although we love our weekends,…

The world used to be peppered with brick and mortar stationery stores. I’ve read about them in history books. They sold things such as paper, pencils, lollipops, and stamps. But the internet was invented and changed everything, what with its rampant online options and easy emailing. Slowly many-a stationery store shuttered their adorable doors, burned their left over greeting cards for heat, and left so many pen pals without any pencils with which to write their letters.

Well folks, I’m now 25 weeks along (23 weeks in these photos) and things are going totally fine. Every morning […]