The VS Journal

Happy Friday, Virtuosas! While Katie is a busy bee putting all of the beautiful final touches on Maestra Masterclass preparation, we thought we would take a break from the norm and peek into the paranormal. ‘Tis the season, after all – the leaves are changing, the nights are cooling down, and the Halloween decor is […]

Cafe de Flore by Mindy Carpenter Mindy Carpenter is the artist and founder of Carpe Diem Papers, a greeting card and lifestyle company that is based on her original paintings. “Nostalgic art meets vintage style” best describes her unique style, celebrating everyday charm and beauty. As the cycle of the seasons continues to turn, we […]

“Listen. . With faint dry sound, Like steps of passing ghosts, The leaves, frost-crisp’d, break from the trees And fall.“ November Night by Adelaide Crapsey Here we are, still riding the waves of warm sunshine as they gracefully begin to fade. The nights are cooling down and the earth seems to be sighing in reprieve […]

Living and moving with the seasons has become a powerful way of life for us as creative women. We have found peaceful repose in the Winter, allowing ourselves to slow down and reflect upon the previous year. Spring brought new life in her own time and rich soil in which to plant our seeds of […]

When you hear the word hero, what do you picture? Is it a muscular vision of a man from Greek mythology, his brute strength and hardened judgment ruling over armies and conquering kingdoms with righteous fury? Or do you happen to picture Hero, who bore that very name and gave her life to spend eternity with her love? How about the unsung heroines of history whose stories face erasure from discrimination?

Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway! We have more exciting announcements including new Between The Bio Podcast episodes and another upcoming Maestra Masterclass this Fall.

In the spirit of taking up space, which we as women are too often encouraged not to do, we want to highlight some of the community impacts of our collaborations. Virtuosa Society is dedicated to supporting women through connection, edification, and financial support. After all, where women gather, our stories cultivate growth and generate the power to elevate the whole of society.

Let’s face it, ladies. We have all had phases of makeup that we look back on and think, who let me leave the house like that?

What we probably had less of, though, is the praise we deserve for exploring our feminine expression, even through unconventional means.

These phenomenal female-owned businesses are near and dear to our hearts, thoughtfully delivering their services and products with a passion that is known to creative women around the world.

Sunshine and life have beckoned playful energy in these Summer months. Our gardens are blooming and so too is our creative drive to continue nourishing the seeds that are nearing fruition.