This Is What Happens When Chalkboards and Artists Collide…

Feb 23, 2014

Gone are the days of blackboards and clapping erasers after class. Today, chalkboards have become a thing of art. So, we’ve found 12 of the most beautiful and inspiring pieces of chalkboard expression. Go ahead and chalk these all up to stellar inspiration for your own masterpiece.

1. People Matter: We found this chalkboard at the Sevenly offices. What’s Sevenly, you ask? Each week their crew teams up with a different non-profit to raise funds for a particular cause over seven days. If that in and of itself isn’t inspiring, we don’t know what is. (via The Curated Life)

2. Your Solution is Passion: In an ad agency in Tulsa, Oklahoma, there’s this piece of awesome drama. Excuse us, while we go change the world. (via Hampton Creative)

3. We Fit So Well Together: This installation showed up at the Ace Hotel during New York Fashion Week. The multiple fonts, the sewing needles, and the classic Yankees symbol – everything about this chalk art just screams classic New York. We approve. (via Tanamachi Studio)

4. Abi-Haus: Pass the smoked chicken, please. We totally agree with the sentiment and are head-over-heels for the intricate detailing in this piece that lives in a restaurant in Abilene, Texas. (via Ryan Feerer Design & Illustration)

5. Our Beautiful Home: This stairwell full of beautiful chalk art in the Andaz 5th Ave Hotel is mesmerizing. We recommend raiding the mini bar and munching on Macadamias while soaking it all in. (via Tanamachi Studio)

6. Remember Everything: The team over at Evernote has this swanky chalk art etched into their memory. (via Tanamachi Studio)

7. The Fondest Memories: What makes any meal better? Hand-lettered chalk inspiration to spruce up the table, of course. You can buy your own piece in Valerie McKeehan’s Etsy shop. (via Bliss in Images)

8. Perfectly Imperfect: The floral motif and cursive script in this chalk art is the perfect combo. Bonus: You get to book a trip to Tokyo to see it. (via Tanamachi Studio)

9. The Future Inspires Us: Chalky inspiration greets the AKQA team in New York every morning. We’d be amped to start our day with this lovely motivation. (via Becky Kitlan)

10. Living My Best Life: Brit + Co. is all about color, and this chalk art rendering is full of vibrant shades. Plus, it creates an instant selfie background! No filter needed. (via Tanamachi Studio)

11. From Bean to Beverage: Such an extensive piece surely required a few lattes. Plus, all the coffee knowledge pouring out of this board in a Starbucks in Toronto makes us want to say, extra hot double shot! (via Behance)

12. The Wes Anderson: Well, hello there, Brooklyn. No address has ever looked quite so pretty. (via Tanamachi Studio)

Have you seen any stellar chalkboard inspiration? Share your chalk love with us below in the comments!

Here’s One of Our Secrets to Keeping a New Year’s Resolution

Setting resolutions can feel exciting, but the urge to abandon them before February can be even more significant. Our secret weapon to achieving long-term success in 2019? The art and science of putting pen to paper. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Pilot Pen to prove what we’ve learned after years of failed goals: The key to holding yourself accountable and establishing lasting habits is writing it all down by hand.

Step 1: Grab the necessities. You’re going to need writing tools that will allow you to be equal parts productive *and* creative. Pilot’s Ensō Collection is our go-to source for everything from calligraphy to extra-fine-point brush pens. Remember: with the right tools, even a basic to-do list can become art!

For maximum convenience and organization, use a notebook for all of your resolution setting (and keeping). We’re partial to anything colorful that we can slip into our bag on the go.

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Step 2: Download, print, and cut. Luckily for you, we have you covered with everything you need to map out a winning year with our printable goal planner, floral border inspiration page, and habit tracker! We made these guys small enough to cut out and pop into almost any notebook with some washi tape.

Step 3: Set overall goals and establish habits that will help you meet them. Though well intentioned, lofty New Year’s resolutions often leave us feeling like we’ve bitten off more than we can chew. This year, use your goal planner to break your big-picture goal into three smaller and more approachable habits. These will allow you to measure your progress (more on that later!) and achieve success in practical ways.

When you feel yourself losing steam, you can always flip back to this page for a reminder of why this goal was important in the first place!

Don’t be afraid to have a little fun when you dream up the master plan for 2019! If you’re a brush pen fan, Pilot’s extra- fine and bold Brush Pens will do the trick. They feel and look just like a real brush but offer way more precision and control for the smaller details.

Step 4: Surround yourself with handwritten encouragement. Staying motivated is key. Print out our floral border inspiration pageto customizeyour notebook or walls for the next 12 months.

Pop the smaller version in your notebook, and hang the larger size above your desk to stay inspired year-round!

Step 5: Keep track, note setbacks, and reflect monthly on your progress. Using your habit tracker, take notice of any patterns, and adjust accordingly. Is it harder to get that full night’s sleep on Friday night? Build in some extra time to sleep in the next morning. Most importantly: give yourself a little grace and credit for your hard work. Eventually, you’ll love doing this so that you can see what days you fell short of your goals and note where you faced major setbacks. Celebrate your victories and record them with a Plumix Pen!

For more detailed pages like this, we love using the Plumix Fountain Pen for a bit of calligraphy flair. The set comes with three ink colors and nib sizes so you can always mix it up!

Step 6: Stay strong. Now that you’ve made it this far, the hardest part is over! Stay strong and committed to your goals. After all, you set them for a reason. You deserve to feel accomplished and rock this year!

Ready? Time to take on 2019!

How do you stay on track to hit your goals? Share with us on Twitter by tagging @BritandCo and @PilotPenUSA.

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Photography: Brittany Griffin

12 At-Home Latte Recipes For An Easy (& Tasty!) Morning Pick-Me-Up

On today's episode of "TikTok Made Me Do It," we'll be talking about my latest obsession: at-home latte recipes! It would be funny if I weren't joking because the running joke is social media influences people to do too much. But, there are healthy things to pick up from like spending less money at Starbucks because you've become your own barista.

With the help of my Ninja Espresso machine, I've whipped up everything from a cinnamon sugar to a matcha latte, and they've been frighteningly good coming from someone who rarely drinks coffee.

Scroll to find your next at-home latte obsession aka discover the best latte recipes that'll make you place an Instacart order tonight

Jasmine Williams

Iced Caramel & Cinnamon Sugar Latte

This was my first successful attempt at making an at-home latte recipe and it's easily become my favorite thing to drink in the morning. A ton of trial and error was involved, but I've perfected the amount of ingredients I like to use so it's super easy to make.

Ingredients:

3 Teaspoons Cinnamon Sugar

2-3 Teaspoons of Nescafé Gold Espresso Blonde, Instant Coffee

Ghiradelli Premium Caramel Sauce

Caramel Syrup (any brand works!)

Unsweetened Original Almond Milk (I Prefer Silk)

A mini hand frother (if you don't have an espresso machine at home)

Ice

Steps:

Drizzle caramel sauce in your glass of choice and add ice to it.
Using a separate, smaller cup, scoop in cinnamon sugar and Nescafe' Gold Espresso Blonde. Pour in a small amount of unsweetened almond milk and use a handheld frother to mix them together. Set aside once done.
Take the same unsweetened almond milk and pour in a few oz. to the glass you drizzled caramel sauce in.
Pour your cinnamon sugar, milk and, Nescafé Gold Espresso Blonde mixture into it.
Enjoy!

Jasmine Williams

Strawberry & Caramel Latte

Does strawberry and caramel really go together? If you ask this delicious latte, they do! I actually used the same ingredients from my Caramel & Cinnamon Sugar Latte outside of using strawberry syrup instead of caramel! The only tip I have is to avoid being heavy-handed with how much you use because it can be unbearable sweet if you're not eyeing it. Two pumps at the most should do the trick!

Half Baked Harvest

Iced Peach Lemonade Matcha Latte

Summer's only a few months away so it's time to start thinking about easy-going latte recipes that don't feel like you're preparing for a long, harsh winter. This recipe is perfect because it features two unlikely components — peach and lemonade — that sweeten its overall deal! Yum! (via Half Baked Harvest)

The Girl on Bloor

Homemade Nutella Mocha Latte

Your eyes aren't deceiving you — nutella is one of the ingredients in this yummy latte. It's almost replaced my love for hot chocolate which says a lot because no chocolatey drinks ever tasted this good to me before. Plus, the coconut whipped cream really completes the flavor profile! (via The Girl on Bloor)

P.S. It's a sweet drink so make sure you're prepared!

Averie Cooks

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Who am I to tell you pumpkin spice season is over? It's your kitchen so you get to make the rules and if that means you want to make this latte for the rest of 2025, I won't judge you. Don't be surprised if your roommates or partner ask if they get a cup because this easy recipe is delicious, and only takes 5 minutes to make! (via Averie Cooks)

Earthly Provisions

Iced Lavender Matcha Latte

You can never make too many matcha recipes because there's so many ways to have fun with them! For example, this one calls for lavender syrup which blends together with the oat milk and matcha powder you'll also be mixing together. (via Earthly Provisions)

Feel Good Foodie

Golden Milk Turmeric Latte

I highly recommend that you drink this latte recipe during golden hour in the morning. You'll love feeling the soothing milk turmeric as it gently warms your insides. (via Feel Good Foodie)

P.S. You may think you don't need to add cinnamon on top, but it adds an extra layer of warmth that's sometimes needed to prepare you for the day.

The Edgy Veg

Biscoff Latte

Cookie lattes are trending on TikTok, but I can see why. They're comforting without making you feel like you're drinking something seasonal. For instance, this vegan Biscoff Latte calls for actual biscoff spread or any cookie butter of your choosing. As fancy as that sounds, it only takes five minutes to make this tasty drink! (via The Edgy Veg)

The Endless Meal

Coconut Turmeric Latte

Not only is flu season still here, now we're moving into allergy territory. But you know what combats both? This yummy coconut turmeric drink I didn't expect to like. It has all the makings of a typical latte, but the addition of black pepper kicks things up a notch. (via The Endless Meal)

Rachl Mansfield

Magical No-Coffee Cacao Collagen Latte

This recipe's for anyone who's not the biggest fan of coffee. I've since learned that you don't actually need it to make a great latte which may be surprising. All you need is a little blend, hot water, cacao powder, collagen peptides, and dates. Yes, the fruit. (via Rachl Mansfield)

Munching with Mariyah

Homemade Iced Chai Latte

Look, it's another chai latte recipe! It seems like there's only one way to make it, but it's not! You can make a "hot" one or opt for a iced version like this! IMO it's much lighter than other lattes I've drank and doesn't have a weird aftertaste. (via Munching with Mariyah)

Half Baked Harvest

Gingerbread Chai Brûlée Latte

This recipe has Christmas drizzled and mixed all over it, but I don't mind. Like my mom loves to tell me, everyday's a gift so we should treat it like one.

It's the perfect drink to lift your spirits if you've been having a rough work week because the maple syrup, ginger, star anise, and chai tea will instantly put a smile on your face. If you think I'm bluffing, make it at home one time and tell me if you don't chuckle at least once! (via Half Baked Harvest)

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Sydney Sweeney & Brandon Sklenar’s Cheeky New Video Is Making Us Blush

Sydney Sweeney broke the internet when she announced she'd postponed her engagement. And when she clapped back at her bikini body haters. And when she went topless on Instagram. But her recent Instagram post from filming The Housemaid just broke our Brit + Co group chat because of just how many times Brandon Sklenar appeared — and one very specific video that had us squealing.

Here's a breakdown of Brandon Sklenar & Sydney Sweeney's new Instagram video.

Brandon Sklenar and Sydney Sweeney get cheeky in a new Instagram video.

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Throughout Sydney Sweeney's newest Instagram post, which she calls "a very very late jan x feb photo dump," she posts some reunions with Euphoria costars Maude Apatow and Barbie Ferrera and behind the scenes from The Housemaid (where she stars opposite Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar).

I couldn't help but notice that Brandon shows up multiple times in the photo carousel: a selfie while he, Sydney, and a couple other women wear racing helmets, a photo in an arcade, and then a video where they're trying out a TikTok trend.

In the video, Brandon lifts Sydney up to sit on his shoulders while Rihanna's "Breakin' Dishes" plays in the background. They do more than a couple attempts until they get the video just right — and that includes lots of giggles from Syd, and a moment where she almost falls off his back.

"we love costars with chemistry," one X user says, while another adds, "They look so cute together."

Although, my goodness, if a man lifted me onto his shoulder that easily, I'd be in a fit of giggles too! (Although his strength makes sense given his upcoming role in The Olympian).

A third X user wonders whether the video is just a marketing strategy to drum up conversation — especially after Sydney confirmed all that chemistry with Glen Powell during Anyone But You was literally just to get the internet in a tizzy.

"I wanted to make sure that we were actively having a conversation with the audience as we were promoting this film," she told The New York Times. "Because at the end of the day, they’re the ones who created the entire narrative."

"Once [the movie] did become a success, a lot of the interviews were just questions about [the rumors], so I don’t know if we necessarily were planning on ever talking about the strategy behind any of it," she added in a conversation with Vanity Fair. "We just had very specific questions and when you say no to a question, people think that you’re a b—ch, so."

Are you excited to see Sydney Sweeney & Brandon Sklenar in The Housemaid? And check out the 10 Most-Anticipated Book-To-Film Adaptations We Can't Wait To See In 2025.

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8 "Lucky" Baby Names That Are Good As Gold For 2025

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, plenty of people are already celebrating Irish culture and trying to bring a little extra fortune into their lives.

One charming way to tap into the spirit is by naming your little one something lucky. Here are eight of the most adorable baby names that have luck-related meanings.

Scroll to see all the lucky baby names we love for 2025!

1. Evangeline

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Evangeline is Greek in origin and derived from the words "eu" and "angelma," meaning "good news" or "good tidings."

This name has gained popularity in the U.S. because it carries a sense of hope and prosperity, making it a wonderful choice for parents welcoming a little girl.

2. Felix

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With Latin roots, Felix is a timeless baby boy name that means "happy" and "fortunate." If you want to bless your child with a life full of joy, this name definitely conveys positivity and good fortune.

Felix also dates back to the 1st century BC and has ties to the New Testament, as well as several popes. It remains a popular pick in North America, South America, and Africa.

3. Gwyneth

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The name Gwyneth is Welsh in origin and derived from the word "gwynaeth," which means "happiness." It embodies cheerfulness, and "Gwynnie" can even be used as a cute nickname.

It's no secret that actress Gwyneth Paltrow has popularized this name, but it also carries a bit of fantasy, thanks to characters like the priestess Gwyneth Berdara in the beloved book series "A Court of Thorns and Roses."

4. Merritt

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When spelled a bit differently as "Merit," this baby name of Latin origin holds multiple meanings, including "valuable," "worthy," and "deserving of praise." Otherwise, "Merritt," which is British, actually means "boundary gate."

Either way, a baby boy with this name will be lucky, as the ability to set healthy boundaries (and stick to them) is a very sought-after trait.

5. Felicity

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Derived from Latin, Felicity is another charming name that means "happy" and "good fortune." It's perfect for a little one you hope will bring joy to those around her.

The TV show "Felicity" added to this name's popularity, as well as the release of the American Girl doll Felicity Merriman. Some cute nickname options include Flick and Fee.

6. Asher

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While Asher, a name with religious ties, has traditionally been given to boys, it's growing in favoritism as a girl's name as well.

In the Hebrew Bible, Asher is the eighth son of Jacob and the founder of one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Jacob blessed Asher before his death, and Moses said, "May Asher be blessed above other sons."

That's why this name is often said to mean "happy" and "blessed." It's a lucky choice that's particularly popular among Jewish families.

7. Destiny

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Do you feel like your daughter was meant to be? If so, Destiny may be a delightful fit. Derived from the Old French word "destinée" and the Latin "destinare," it translates to "fate" or "one's certain fortune."

In addition to its divine connections, Destiny also has ties to Hollywood. You may not know that Miley Cyrus' given name was actually Destiny when she was born in 1992. Plus, we obviously can't forget about the iconic girl group Destiny's Child.

8. Chance

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Last but not least is Chance, a strong name with British roots and a meaning of "good fortune." Originally a diminutive of Chauncey, it's also tied to the title Chancellor, which is given to high-ranking government officials.

So, to set your little one up for a life full of opportunities and luck, you can't go wrong with choosing Chance as a baby name.

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