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Your Ultimate Destination for True Stories

Our everyday experiences, our stories, make us who we are. “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Philip Pullman. storiesfromacottage.com loves stories and has created a website for you to tell your story and read other people’s stories. The idea for the […]

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3 Ways to Cut Costs on Overhead

The strength of your business could be cyclical. You may find there are times when business is booming, but then during lulls, it becomes more challenging to stay afloat. You could be missing some opportunities during that downtime to cut costs on overhead. Here are a few ways to help […]

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How to Capture Natural Light Portraits

By now you’ve probably realized one of the great ironies in good portrait photography: the flash is your friend when working outdoors. So guess what the great secret is for indoor portraiture? That’s right; sometimes it’s better to turn off the flash. Some of the most artistic portraits use nothing […]

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The Magic Rules of Great Outdoor Portraits

When most folks think of portrait photography, they envision studio lighting, canvas backdrops, and a camera perched upon a tripod. But many photographers don’t have access to lavish professional studios, and honestly, it’s not necessary for dynamite portraits. All you really need is a willing subject, a decent outdoor setting (preferably […]

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Watchmaking History in The Val De Travers

The beginnings of the longstanding watchmaking adventure in the Canton of Neuchatel date back to as early as 1650, thanks to the incomparable know-how of Daniel Jean-Richard, who is credited with initiating watch production in the region. The mastery of watchmaking is closely linked to the dexterity developed by local […]

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Frankie B. Jeans

Since the 1960s, when jeans became a way item, the denim style has reigned supreme. Denim has become synonymous with comfort and casual wear all around the world. Many of the musical icons, Hollywood and sports stars of the past fifty years have preferred to wear jeans (and often leather […]

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Hudson Jeans

The year 2002 was to witness a designer jeans boon as had never before been seen. The forerunner in designer jeans which surfaced with phenomenal effect was the now-familiar Hudson Jeans brand. Hudson Jeans was the brainchild of CEO Peter Kim, who conducted some analytical studies of the fashion world. […]

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True Religion Jeans-a True Global Phenomenon

Changing lifestyles and a more discerning customer base has established a frenzy in the fashion market-that which was but a good and predictable market with limited needs and much more limited options has witnessed a virtual explosion popular statements and options alike. True Religion Jeans have created greater than a […]

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Guide on Buying Opal Jewellery

Opals stand out for featuring a magnificent array of shiny hues, complete with iridescent flashes that capture the eye when they are seen from different angles. The beauty of these superb gems is that each stone is unique. If you're looking to buy opal jewellery, the following guide will give […]