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In honor of International Women's Day (and month!), we're finding ways to celebrate and inspire all of the leading ladies in our life. That's why we've teamed up with Cambria Estate Winery, a female-led and operated winery leading the way toward empowering women in their industry. From sparking meaningful conversation to serving an amazing bottle of wine, we'll help you prep for hosting an outdoor get-together, in-person soirée, or Zoom call that will leave everyone feeling confident, energized, and empowered. Ready?
Celebrate International Women's Day With These Fun Ideas
Tip 1: Build a group playlist of your all-time favorite feminist anthems.
Good tunes can make or break the mood of a get-together, but there's no need to play DJ all night. The best hosts do a little work up front to make sure they can join in once the good conversation starts! Before you Zoom or have a few pod friends over, set up a shared playlist and ask each of your attendees to add their go-to empowering female artists to the musical line-up. You'll end the night with the knowledge of new songs and feel accomplished knowing that you all contributed to the party. Here's our Female Empowerment Playlist to get the evening started.
Tip 2: Invite everyone to bring a book that has impacted their year and inspired them to take action. Share + swap for good measure.
With 2023 in full swing, everyone is already itching to see what the year has in store. Your best gals have amazing taste and will know just what to recommend to motivate one another to make a difference. Allow each friend a moment to share about their newest book and make the trades. Bonus points if you have a take-home goodie to give, like this mouth-watering english toffee!
Tip 3: Treat your ladies to a bottle from a female-operated winery.
Everybody knows that the best conversations happen over a nice bottle of wine. This get-together is no exception. You'll want to stock up on our go-tos: Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir and Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay. Don't forget to mention to your pals that by sipping, they're also supporting a winery that recognizes and inspires female leaders. Unlike many others in the industry, Cambria Winery is women-owned and operated from top to bottom! Sounds like a win-win.
Tip 4: Serving a Pinot Noir? Pair it with a simple chicken recipe, like this Cheesy Mustard Chicken.
The hearty flavor of the chicken will pair well with the flavor notes in a red wine, like Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir. See the full recipe in our chicken breast recipe roundup and get ready to impress your guests!
Tip 5: For a Chardonnay, whip up some smoked salmon deviled eggs.
These picnic apps are a modern twist on a classic recipe (move over, paprika!) and will complement a tropically lush white wine, like Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay. You'll score extra kudos for serving a dish that is low-carb too! Get the full recipe here.
Tip 6: Use ice breakers that will prompt purposeful discussion.
When you’re surrounded by smart and interesting women, there’s no need to default to chit-chat about the weather.Help your guests skip the small talk in favor of some more stimulating dialogue by posing a few conversation starters throughout the evening:
What women inspire you and why?
What qualities make a great female leader?
How are we teaching the young girls in our lives to be strong women?
How do you want to make an impact this year?
Leave room to hear each unique perspective by separating into smaller conversations or going around the room in a group setting.
Tip 7: Most importantly: Remind your pals why you value their friendship and take time to encourage them.
Use the evening as an opportunity to lift up the women in your life for their strengths and courage. After all, your ultimate goal for the night is that everyone will leave feeling appreciated and inspired to continue to grow and lead!
Will you host an outdoor get-together or Zoom for your fave ladies? Share your International Women's Day plans with us on Twitter by tagging @BritandCo and @CambriaWines.
(Photos via Brittany Griffin/Brit + Co)
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Ann Taylor’s spring dress collection is just too good. They always nail polished styles that still have the perfect amount of playfulness! From fun prints to more basic colorways, these stunning spring dresses from Ann Taylor can take you practically anywhere in style.
Scroll on to shop 8 Ann Taylor dresses I'm definitely eyeing for spring!
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Belted Sheath Dress
Springtime is prime time for pastels, and this light pink number nails the seasonal color. It's pretty polished in the details throughout, plus it's all cinched together oh-so nicely with the thin belt around the waist.
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Studio Collection Silk Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress
Oh, yeah. The ruching on the side of this silky midi is nothing short of flattering – I could definitely see this style working wonderfully as a wedding guest dress.
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Striped Pleated Sweater Tank Dress
With contrasting vertical and horizontal stripes, this sweater-y (but still lightweight) tank dress doesn't have to work too hard to make a statement. Thus, you can easily pair it with some basic black shoes and a colorful cardigan to complete your spring look.
Ann Taylor
Tweed Sheath Dress
This color, though! Aside from the stunning buttons and modest coverage, I love the bold shade of this dress for spring. Again, it really speaks for itself, so you shouldn't have to dress it up too much to pull a 'fit.
Ann Taylor
Square Neck Flare Dress
Easy-wearing and oh-so soft thanks to the light material it's made of, this midi dress is practically begging to become your everyday piece this spring. A square neckline is always flattering, plus this design's skirt is the right amount of casual.
Ann Taylor
Dotted Crepe Column Midi Dress
Polka dots are the pattern to rock this season, so I'm obviously eyeing this chic silhouette. It's fairly free-flowing, but comes with a sleek belt at the waist to gather your look together.
Ann Taylor
Denim Sheath Dress
Denim dresses are everything to me, and I love that this one makes a more formal departure from the other casual denim pieces in my closet. It definitely has a workwear quality to it – I'd wear it with ballet flats and a polished cardigan for an easy, yet put-together spring outfit.
Ann Taylor
Striped Smocked-Waist Midi Flare Dress
Hello, waistline! This midi comes complete with a smocked waist that flatters your bod to a tee.
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Ladies, when something breaks or when you want to improve your space, don’t call a handyman. You’re no damsel in distress, after all! You just need the know-how to get those jobs done. That's why we teamed up with Sherwin-Williams® to create the Handygirl's Guide.
Part-life hack, part-adulting manual, we're here to arm you with the steps to completing DIY home projects all on your own. Our projects will help you fix up and level up your living room, bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. Follow along and then conquer your home to-dos just like the capable, empowered woman you are.
Here are the projects you'll find below to help you fix up and level up your home:
Living Room:
Kitchen:
- Revive Old Cabinets with a Two-Toned Facelift
- Apply a Peel-and-Stick Tile Backsplash
- Upgrade to a Fancy Faucet
Bedroom:
Bathroom:

Living Room
We’re giving your most lived-in room a practical and trendy upgrade. Scroll on to learn the basics of patching and painting your own walls, mounting an egg chair, and installing a hanging gallery. These projects came beautifully together in a living room, but you can literally do these projects in any room in your home.
Living Room: Patch and Paint a Statement Wall
Learn how to patch pesky holes *and* give the room a vibrant, multi-colored effect. Why stop at just one shade when two will do?

Gorgeous and easy! Didn't catch all that? Here's the step-by-step gallery to walk you through the nitty gritty of completing this gorg statement wall look.
What you need:
- Paint: We used Sherwin-Williams® Emerald® Interior Paint in Embellished Blue (SW 6749) and Refresh (SW 6751)
- Spackling paste/hole repair
- Sandpaper
- Drop cloths/paper
- Rags
- Painter's tape
- Stir sticks
- Paint rollers
- Paint tray
- Paint brushes, for cutting in or touch-ups
How To:
- Clean all surfaces.
- Apply spackling.
- Sand, and wipe away dust.
4. Add painter's tape to create your design.
5. Apple lighter shade of paint and dry for 3 hours.
6. Adjust tape and apply second color.
Let dry and voilà!
Style your room as you wish!
Living Room: Mount a Hanging Chair
Hanging a basket chair in your home is a creative and cozy way to utilize small spaces while adding dimension, style, and comfort. Learn the safest and most stylish way to add one to your living room.
Follow our visual guide to complete your project!
Living Room: Install a Hanging Picture Gallery
Create a colorful hanging gallery with your favorite artwork to completely transform the look of your living room. Mix and match photography, paintings, and anything else that tickles your curating fancy.
Follow our visual guide to complete your project!
Get The Look from Our Living Room:UO Cappa Curtain Rod, Frametory Gallery Wall Frames, Umbra Conceal Floating Shelf, Bayou Breeze Swing Chair, Hammock Hanging Kit, Macrame Rope, Novogratz Brittany Sofa Futon.
Now, let's get cookin' in the kitchen!
Kitchen
No matter what you use your kitchen for — making toast, practicing for Top Chef, or a mix of the two — it’s truly the heart of the home. Give it some love by elevating your cabinets with colorful, two-tone paint, adding a bold tiled backsplash, and upgrading your old faucet with a chic new fixture.
Kitchen: Revive Old Cabinets with a Two-Toned Facelift
Don't replace your old cabinets, refresh them. This straightforward, two-toned painting project breathes life back into your old cupboards to make it a space you'll love entertaining in again.

And voila — you've got beautiful new cabinets! Need a full recap? Here's the step-by-step gallery to walk you through each phase of achieving that next-level kitchen look.
What you need:
- Paint: We used Sherwin-Williams® Emerald® Interior Paint in Rhythmic Blue (SW6806) for top cabinets and Indigo (SW6531) for bottom cabinets
- Sandpaper
- Drop cloths/paper
- Rags
- Painter's tape
- Stir sticks
- Paint rollers
- Paint tray
- Paint brushes, for cutting in or touch-ups
- Screwdriver
How to:
- Remove doors and hardware
2. Sand and wipe away dust
3. Place painter’s tape as shown.
4. Paint a lighter hue on the upper cabinets.
5. Let dry and remove tape.
6. Add new hardware.
5. Paint a darker hue on lower cabinets.
Kitchen: Apply a Peel-and-Stick Tile Backsplash
Add texture and personality with a stick-on backsplash to your kitchen wall. It's much simpler than *actual* tiling and creates a seriously Insta-worthy effect.
Follow our visual guide to complete your project!
Kitchen: Upgrade to a Fancy Faucet
You love everything but the kitchen sink. Instead of removing it entirely, install a beautiful faucet to make your fixture look elevated and upgraded.
Follow our visual guide to complete your project!
Get The Look of Our Kitchen:Smart Tile Metro Ava, Cost Plus World Market Marble Pattern Ceramic Canister
Next up — let's work on that bedroom!
Bedroom
There’s nothing sleepy about these projects that will leave you with a striking ceiling, a new headboard, and colorful curtains. Scroll below to see the dramatic difference a few updates can make.
Bedroom: Add Trim and Paint a Drop Ceiling
Elevate your bedroom's vibe by adding custom trim and eye-catching paint color to the walls and ceiling. The final product promises to deliver twice as much character as your typical one-coat paint job.

Ready to make it happen? You've totally got this! Just to make sure you have it all down, check out our step-by-step gallery to walk you through how to paint your own bedroom.
What you need:
- Measuring tape
- Hammer
- Handsaw
- Wood trim
- Miter box
- Paint: We used Sherwin-Williams® Emerald® Interior Paint in High Reflective White (SW 7757) and Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
- Paint bucket
- Spackling paste/hole repair
- Sandpaper
- Drop cloths/paper
- Rags
- Painter's tape
- Stir sticks
- Paint rollers
- Paint tray
- Paint brushes, for cutting in or touch-ups
How to:
- Measure the distance of your drop ceiling.
2. Make angled cuts to trim.
3. Use trim nails to hang your cut pieces.
4. Patch and fill nail holes
5. Sand and wipe away dust. Apply painter's tape.
6. Chip in along trim edge, and all corners.
7. Use a 9" roller and paint to cover the wall and ceiling.
8. Paint in both directions in a W pattern.
9. Let dry and remove tape.
A pop of sunshine!
Bedroom: Create an Upholstered Headboard
Upholstering your headboard with an oh-so-you fabric will revive your entire sleeping environment. Toss in a few jewel-toned pillows and you've got a dazzling space where you can dream away.
Follow our visual guide to complete your project!
Bedroom: Hang Colorful Curtains
Your windows can make an eye-catching statement dressed up with playful curtains, so don't let the task of putting up rods keep you from that look. Paired with some natural light, these colorful ones deliver the dose of cheer your room *desperately* needs.
Follow our visual guide to complete your project!
Curtains make a big impact in any room.
Get The Look of Our Bedroom: VClife Checkered Duvet Cover, UO Shelly Round Velvet Pillow, IKEA Sanela Cushion Cover, UO Modern Berber Rug, Purple Couch Pillow Covers, Cost Plus World Market French Yellow Taryn Chair
And now, it's time to step up your bathroom game.
Bathroom
A girl's bathroom is all about morning routines, quick afternoon zhushes, and evening relaxation. Give it a sparkling makeover by installing decorative wall shelves, replacing your showerhead, and revamping an outdated apothecary cabinet.
Bathroom: Refinish an Apothecary Cabinet
Your useful yet unremarkable apothecary cabinet deserves a dazzling new look. Add a vivacious pop of color and a decorative knob for a complete DIY transformation.

Now it's time for you to take that drab cabinet to the next level. Follow along with our step-by-step gallery and add a ton of color to your ho-hum bathroom.
What you need:
- Paint: We used Sherwin-Williams® Emerald® Interior Paint in Osage Orange (SW 6890), Oleander (SW 6603), and Daffodil (SW 6901)
- Sandpaper
- Drop cloths/paper
- Rags
- Painter's tape
- Stir sticks
- Paint rollers
- Paint tray
- Paint brushes, for cutting in or touch-ups
- Screwdriver
- New hardware
How to:
- Remove door and hardware.
2. Sand rough edges and clean up dust.
3. Paint base and let dry.
4. Add a pop of color!
5. Screw door back in.
6. Add new hardware.
Bathroom: Install Floating Shelves
Give your bathroom serious character (and free up much-needed counter space) by installing minimalist, floating wall shelves. Add a personalized touch and deck out with sculptures, air plants, a Himalayan salt lamp, and everything else you love.
Follow our visual guide to complete your project!
Bathroom: Replace and Extend a Shower Head
Why settle for weak water pressure or a low-hanging nozzle? You'll be singing in the shower when you replace and extend your showerhead in just a few simple steps.
Follow our visual guide to complete your project!
Get The Look of Our Bathroom:August Grove Linen Cabinet, Hotel Spa Chrome Extension Arm, Moen Adler Chrome Four-Function Spray Head Standard, UO Peaches Shower Curtain.
Expert panel: Matt Fraser, Carpenter at Wine Country Builders, Holly Huntley, Contractor at Environs, Chip Wade, HGTV Home Expert and Liberty Mutual Insurance Consultant, and Jason Pickens, DIY Expert for HGTV.com.
Production + Styling: Cassidy Miller, Alonna Morrison, and Kayla Haykin
Authors: Lindsey Graham-Jones and Sarah Koller
Video: Michael Sullivan, Ryan Shelley, and Trevor Tillman
Photography: Brittany Griffin + Chris Andre
Design: Torii Burnett
* Please note: WARNING! Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause brain damage or other adverse health effects, especially in children or pregnant women. Controlling exposure to lead or other hazardous substances requires the use of proper protective equipment, such as a properly fitted respirator (NIOSH approved) and proper containment and cleanup. For more information, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (in US) or contact your local health authority.
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As much as we love talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce...Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce deserve their time in the spotlight too! They have a loving and hilarious dynamic that's somehow made room for not one, but three kids. And guess what? They recently welcome baby number 4! From their very funny announcement to everything they've said since, there's a lot of fun to unpack here.
Here's everything to know about Jason Kelce & Kylie Kelce's exciting pregnancy!
OMG, when did Kylie Kelce give birth?
Kylie and Jason welcomed their fourth daughter March 30, according to PEOPLE, but an official announcement was shared via the couple's joint Instagram post on April 1. "Whoop, there she is! Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce 3/30/25," reads Kylie's caption and we think it's the cheekiest way to describe her arrival.
The subsequent photos of Finnley are just as cute as she's seen wearing the cutest floral onesie and being held by her parents. Call us biased, but she has the most precious face we've ever seen. Even her uncle Travis thinks so!
PEOPLEalso reports the NFL player incredulously told his brother how much he wanted to see Finnley after the latter asked how he felt. "Yes, I want to see my new niece, Jason! You only sent one picture. You didn’t even tell me what name you picked yet."
But his complaints stopped the minute Jason showed him Finnley during their latest New Heights podcast episode. Travis immediately melted and said, "Hey, little muffin! Look at you. You hanging out with Mom? Tell Ky I said hello. I’m glad everything’s going great." He even thinks her name is "adorable."
When did Jason and Kylie announce she's pregnant?
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Kylie Kelce shared the huge news on Instagram November 22nd! Of course grandma Donna Kelce was the first to leave a comment. She wrote, "🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 Love it!!!" Brittany Mahomes also commented by writing, "Ahhhhhh Congrats you guys!!!🥹🤍."
How did Jason and Kylie's other daughters react?
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In Kylie's same Instagram post, her and Jason's daughters can be seen expressing a range of emotions. There's an 'Eek' expression from their oldest daughter Wyatt, a happy look from their middle daughter Elliott, and pure tears from baby girl Bennett. Kylie wrote, "I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷♀️"
How did Jason and Kylie prepare to be a family of six?
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Jason Kelce took the news of being an official girl dad like a champ. He told E! Newshe's "got it pretty easy" because "the clothes are all going to be hand-me-downs or already bought." Not only that, but they'd already secured a baby crib prior to their newborn's birth.
“I love my kids so much, and especially my daughters,” he added. "I was telling somebody out there because they're expecting their first — and they look at you. They smile at you. There's just a way that kids have to warm your soul in a way that nothing else can.”
He also shared his excitement about watching his daughters grow up with a new sibling. "And hopefully we'll welcome a fourth into this world, and we'll be able to watch them fight and tear each other apart and all the good stuff."
He even appeared on The Rich Eisen Show where he joked, "I'm screwed [in] like in 10 years. The moment they’re all in middle school, I feel like it’s just gonna be chaos." He also hopes Wyatt "can start helping out a little bit more." But, he's still looking forward to it! "I obviously have not had a son, but there is something about a daughter in the way I think as a dad, you feel an extra amount probably of protection and love toward that child," he shared.
What did Kylie say about her fourth pregnancy?
Kylie previously opened up on her new podcast, Not Gonna Lie, about her feelings on her fourth pregnancy. At the time, she said she was "so incredibly grateful to be able to get pregnant, but it is a means to an end." She further said, "When I tell you that I cannot stand being pregnant, I mean it. I don't have a a fun time."
If that sounds a little uh...negative, it actually makes a lot more sense when she explained more! She elaborated, "I am nauseous for most of my pregnancy. It tapers off a little after the first trimester, but I continue to have nausea throughout my pregnancy." Woof, I know that's tough!
Kyle continued by explaining she hasn't even really had the fun, wacky cravings many pregnant people get — instead she had more "aversions" in each of her pregnancies. I'll take cravings over aversions any day!
The podcast host then joked, "When you're super pregnant and someone comes up to you and says, 'Isn't this just the most beautiful thing ever? 'I want to punch you in the face. I'm not going to, but I want to."
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Ever since Good American Family premiered on March 19, there has been renewed interest in the real-life adoption case of Natalia Grace.
The latest Hulu series stars Ellen Pompeo as Kristine Barnett, who adopted an orphan from Ukraine with her husband, Michael Barnett. However, after taking in Natalia, who had a rare form of dwarfism, Kristine began to suspect that she was an adult pretending to be a child.
New episodes of Good American Family are being released on Wednesdays, but as we wait to see what happens next in the TV dramatization, many fans are wondering whether Natalia's adoptive parents ever faced jail time. Here's everything we know.
Scroll to find out what happened to Natalia Grace's adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett...
Who is Natalia Grace Barnett?
Max
For those unfamiliar with the infamous case, Natalia was born in Ukraine in 2003 and was first adopted by a different couple, Dyan and Gary Ciccone, back in 2008. She only lived with the Ciccone family for two years before they claimed her behavior was disruptive and relinquished their parental rights.
This led Natalia to be placed up for adoption again, and in 2010, the Barnett family welcomed her into their Indiana home. She was thought to be 6 or 7 years old at the time, but soon afterward, the Barnetts claimed Natalia had adult traits, such as adult teeth and body hair, and believed she wasn't actually a little girl.
Additionally, they alleged Natalia was a "sociopath" and had tried to harm them and their biological children, Jacob, Wesley, and Ethan.
What happened to Natalia Grace and the Barnetts?
Max
The Barnetts ultimately petitioned an Indiana court in 2012 in order to change her birth year from 2003 to 1989. Legally, this made Natalia 22 years old, and she was placed in a Lafayette, Indiana, apartment by herself; meanwhile, the Barnetts relocated to Canada with their three sons, Jacob, Wesley, and Ethan.
Afterward, the Barnett family reportedly cut contact with Natalia, who moved in with another couple, Cynthia and Antwon Mans, about one month later. The Mans family petitioned to become her legal guardians in 2016, and by 2023, they were able to legally adopt Natalia.
What happened with Natalia Grace and the Mans?
Max
Nonetheless, Natalia wound up leaving Cynthia and Antwon's home by the end of 2023 after alleging they were controlling. She currently lives in upstate New York with the DePaul family and appeared in the docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks. There, she called the Barnetts abusive and alleged Kristine had hit her with a belt and pepper-sprayed her.
What happened to Kristine and Michael Barnett?
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Following their move to Canada, Michael and Kristine eventually got divorced but maintained that Natalia had exhibited violent behavior. Some allegations include that she'd appeared at the foot of their bed with a knife in her hand and attempted to poison Kristine's coffee.
Despite the fact that they filed the petition to change Natalia's age in 2012, Michael and Kristine weren't charged until 2019. They faced multiple counts of neglect, but Michael was found not guilty in 2022, and the charges against Kristine were subsequently dropped in 2023 after Michael testified in her pretrial.
Kristine Barnett reportedly wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post, "If there had been any abuse of Natalia or evidence of it, I would have been found guilty of it, and I would be in jail. I believe Natalia takes advantage of that sympathy to manipulate people."
Michael filed for divorce in 2014 and later appeared on The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks. As for Kristine, she has mostly flown under the public radar.
Still, following the finale of the docuseries, Kristine shared a long post on Facebook, responding to allegations against her.
"Natalia was a very much loved and cared for member of my family. She was not abused by anyone in my family. Let's get straight to these allegations. Nobody ever took a belt to Natalia, and the allegations that she was 'beaten' are just plain false. Any discipline of Natalia was very minimal and not out of the bounds of normal parenting," she wrote.
Natalia went on to call the docuseries "highly sensationalized," adding, "Michael Barnett and Natalia Barnett may have the same monster, but that monster is not me. That monster, whether it's mental illness, sociopathy, or whatever it actually is, may be different for each of them. But it's within their own psyche."
Who plays Natalia Grace Barnett today?
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In Good American Family, Imogen Faith Reid plays Natalia Grace, and Mark Duplass depicts Michael Barnett. Ellen Pompeo has said the latest series intends to show both sides of the adoption story in an "intentional and thoughtful" way.
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