Discover the untold story of American expat women artists in Paris and how their ambition helped professionalize art for women in the United States. Centered on Jennifer Dasal’s book The Club: Where American Artists Found Refuge in Belle Époque Paris, this article explores the American Girls’ Club — a haven for female artists seeking education, community, and creative freedom abroad. Through faith, beauty, and determination, these pioneering women transformed art from a genteel hobby into a respected profession, shaping the legacy of American art and redefining the role of women creators in both family and society.

Where were you on May 8?

I was working at home, as per usual, and my husband was out running errands. He texted “White Smoke!” My first thought was “Already?”

We all want to be great conversationalists. Who doesn’t want to be the person who lights up the room with our charm, wit, and empathy, easily connecting with others?

This article review for "An Exemplary Couple: Saint Gianna Beretta and Pietro Molla" by Valentina Di Marco, explores how the saintly couple balanced faith, marriage, and career. The author, a Catholic business owner, draws personal inspiration from their story, particularly how Gianna successfully integrated her medical career with motherhood through Pietro's support and their shared spiritual foundation.

We are healed (sometimes!) by our doctor. We are healed (again, sometimes!) by our therapist. And we are healed (always!) by Jesus. It might not be right away, and it may not look the way we’d like it to, but Jesus always heals.

If you want to know what it looks like to find healing with Christ, two new books can help.

There are so many biographies and memoirs about businessmen and companies founded by men. I’ve long thought we didn’t have enough books about woman-founded companies and female entrepreneurs.

That’s why I was excited to see a new book this summer about the founding of one of my own favorite brands, Kate Spade New York. We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship With Kate Spade is written by Elyce Arons, Kate “Katy” Spade’s best friend and one of her co-founders.