Posts by Jamey Ordolis

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Quotes From 10 Great Moms on Mother’s Day

May 12, 2013 1:37 PM

Life“People asking what I think my kids got me for Mother’s Day. Guys, my kids have no fucking money.” – Kelly Oxford “The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism and become a fearless mother is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly – indeed to embrace uncertainty and imperfection.” - Arianna...

Best of Etsy: Personalized Art and Gifts

May 06, 2013 3:04 PM

StyleWe’ve spun our Etsy browsing addiction into our “Best of Etsy” lists, beginning with our favourite personalized/custom art and gifts. Treat yourself to a custom portrait (makes a cool Facebook profile pic), add special touches to your wedding or give the most thoughtful gifts ever with the help of these sellers, who are making...

Working Girl Wedding: Dina & Joel’s Romantic Vintage Party

April 25, 2013 2:31 PM

LifeAmanda’s recent engagement has sent us into a frenzy of wedding plans and so, in addition to a record streak of pinning, we’ve decided to tap the most stylish and creative new brides we know for their advice on how to pull off a fabulous wedding while working full time. This is the first...

After Ever After: A Disney Parody

March 19, 2013 11:01 PM

Watch ItWhat happens to Disney Princesses after happily ever after? YouTuber Jon Cozart offers insight in his parody, “After Ever After”, comprised of four incredible one-take acapella performances, edited together. A+ for lyrics and musical arrangement too. Get the song on iTunes and sing along with the “After Ever After” lyrics. For more from Jon...

The Desks of the Vanity Fair Team

March 18, 2013 11:41 AM

StyleIn the spirit of their regular “My Desk” feature, the Vanity Fair team turned the cameras on their own work spaces for this series. While the office furniture at the Condé Nast publication is as standard issue as anywhere, the infusion of personal memorabilia, books, flowers and the odd Fendi bear or toile backdrop...

St. Patrick’s Day Hangover Cures

March 17, 2013 2:29 PM

LifeThink the upcoming work week might be shot before it even gets started? Try these hangover cures from Steve Patterson, comedian and host of CBC Radio One’s The Debaters, that we shot at Fionn MacCool’s pub for CBC Live. They may not work, but at least you can feel better about the fact that you’re not...

Kids Show Off Their Assets in “Toy Stories”

March 14, 2013 11:36 AM

LifeFrom my She-Ra Crystal Castle to my first pair of Louboutins, I’ve always been proud of my toys. It’s natural, as Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti confirms in his photo series ”Toy Stories” featuring photos of children from around the world proudly displaying their prized possessions – possessions defined largely by the wealth of the region they lived in...

Quotes From 10 Great Women on International Women’s Day

March 08, 2013 12:16 PM

Mentors & IconsIn honour of International Women’s Day, we offer the words of 10 great women on what it is to be them, and us. “I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.” – Julia Child “At some point during almost every romantic comedy, the female lead suddenly trips and falls,...

Game of Thrones Season 3 Trailer & Smart Ad

February 26, 2013 1:31 PM

Watch ItSince we’re into personal empire-building, we’re big fans of HBO’s Game of Thrones, which easily lends itself to allegorical interpretation for the workplace. Amanda is always saying she wants to be more of a Khaleesi and less of a Ned Stark. So, we’re very excited for the debut of Season 3 on March 31st, 2013,...

The Shakesperience iBooks

February 18, 2013 11:49 PM

Read ItThe first app I downloaded on my very first iPhone was the Shakespeare app by Readdle, which is free and contains the complete works of Shakespeare (plays, sonnets, poems – the whole shebang). It’s come in handy many sleepless nights and in many airports. But although it provides great on-the-go access to the bard,...

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May 25, 2013

1.After Ever After: A Disney Parody

Watch ItWhat happens to Disney Princesses after happily ever after? YouTuber Jon Cozart offers insight in his parody, “After Ever... »

2.Game of Thrones Season 3 Trailer & Smart Ad

Watch ItSince we’re into personal empire-building, we’re big fans of HBO’s Game of Thrones, which easily lends itself to allegorical interpretation... »

3.The Shakesperience iBooks

Read ItThe first app I downloaded on my very first iPhone was the Shakespeare app by Readdle, which is free... »

4.The Ostrich Pillow

Buy ItFor power napping – anytime, anywhere… »

5.Portlandia’s “Food Coma”

Watch ItEveryone in the office gets very sleepy after eating a heavy lunch. »

6.Art Print: La-Di-Da

Buy ItToday we’ve got our minds on Valentine’s Day shipping deadlines and choose to put forth, for your consideration, this... »

7.Art Print: Wonder Breasts

Buy ItBeing a Wonder Woman takes a lot of work… and more than a few secrets. That’s why we fell... »

8.Blog Inc.

Read ItIt’s a new guide to “blogging for passion, profit and to create community”. »

Listen While You Work: George Stroumboulopoulos

July 10, 2011 11:19 PM

Mentors & IconsFor the first edition of our new audio series, I had the privilege of talking shop with George Stroumboulopoulos - how he got to be where he is, his plans for the future and how plain old hard work allowed him to turn his natural interests and abilities into his ideal life.

St. Patrick’s Day Hangover Cures

March 17, 2013 2:29 PM

Stephen King’s On Writing

June 08, 2011 | 1:29 AM

WinComment on our “5 Tips to Get That Novel Written” post to win a copy of the 10th anniversay...

Empirella

May 09, 2011 | 10:16 AM

About We created Empirella.com to connect with people that inspire us, share big ideas and amazing stories, pay forward the lessons and opportunities we’ve received and build a community where women can be reminded of how amazing they are. We’ve both worked in media for many years and are supported by a team of...