Did you know that E.T. was originally written as a horror film?  That’s scary enough for its own reasons.  Or that chocolate sauce was used for fake blood in your favorite black and white flicks (dark brown showed up much more dramatically than red on film)?  The thrilling genre of Horror and Slasher movies have thrilled millions for decades – so with the season upon us, we’ve put together a some cool facts about some of your favorite scary movies so you can impress your fearless friends. The Shining [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktqa1CnOYH8] “Heeeeere’s Johnny!”  Probably one of the most iconic scenes in horror movie history comes out of this Stephen King classic where Jack Nicholson breaks down the door protecting his terrified family with an axe.  And while it is true that most of what you see on screen is flimsy..

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It’s almost here: the wonderful, glorious fall. Days are starting to run shorter. Nights are longer, colder as you gaze at your favorite constellation shining brightly on your hemisphere. The air is turning crisp, no longer hot and humid like the summer days. The leaves start to brown and ultimate, fall, making a picturesque mound on the earth, signifying that a new season has arrived. We love Fall for many reasons. There’s just so much beauty in this season that gives us a lot of cheer and gratitude as the year slowly ends. Now before the leaves turn gold and the air starts to chill, I believe it’s the right time to set up our own home’s autumn decoration. If you’re still confused at how to start, well, this post will show you how. Take lovely morning walks with your..

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Enter the newest section of our Karma Kiss Blog: the Weekend Wonders, where we list some of the most amazing videos and finds we’ve gathered all over the internet. We all love some fun and inspiration, and we’re sharing a handful through this post. Ready now, Buzzfeed (and similar sites) lovers? Let’s get on with the list. The Pianist And The Fox Everybody has been talking about the 59-year old pianist doing his street music on a, what else? A piano, of course. But this is no ordinary keyboard. It’s a fox. It comes complete with eyes, ears and the red painted fur. Both the pianist and the piano are amazing! Watch the impromptu performance below: Walt Before Mickey An upcoming movie pays tribute to the man behind Mickey Mouse and the Princesses many girls learned to love and imitate...

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Autumn opens up a whole new season for us. As September arrives, we come to think about the happy, fun days of summer, the blissful change in spring and the unforgettable snow-drenched experience during winter. As the sun shines benevolently up there, ahead, some of us are entering new stages of their lives, making new friends, discovering new talents and encountering many fears. But don’t fret. This is just a start of many starts, and you’re off to somewhere nice and amazing. While you’re on your journey, we’d love to share you some of these amazing pins we’ve found on Pinterest! This week,we invite you to erase all the bad thoughts from the past and start off with a clean slate. And in that clean slate, choose to fill it with the good. Good thoughts. Good ideas. Good friends. Good..

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Just because… and there’s no particular reason! Ah, the lack of explanations. The unnecessary justifications. This is the day when you do things just because you do, and there’s no need to over-analyze it! There’s no reason, no logic, just pure, sheer fun. Things, ideas and thoughts come alive in just a whim, simply just because… This celebration has no origin, but we think it’s one of the best times of the year! How to celebrate it, you may ask? Well, here are some tips: Go on a holiday. Replace your coffee with something else. Sing on the karaoke. Dance around the house. Yes, even when somebody’s looking. Send someone a gift. You can find lots of good stuff inside Karma Kiss! Alternatively, give someone flowers. Or a potted plant! Play in the rain. Paint a room Give oodles of..

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Hello everyone! Do you know what today is? Right. MONDAY. Either we love it or hate it, or something in the middle of the two. Mondays are the red signals our weekend holidays are over. It’s about time to get back to work. A fresh new beginning on your desk. So why not start the whole new week with a little bit of inspiration from the color? The deep, delicious red will also remind us how enjoying summer should be: fruity, feisty, and full of fashion. Check out these deep red-kissed items we collected over Pinterest. PS: I love the fifth picture! Who loves some strawberry pops this summer? Anything powdered with sugar dust looks tempting! The sight of lush reds and pinks on a country. Absolutely lovely! For the ladies, red shoes are always in!   A room full..

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Hello everyone! It’s the first Monday of August, and summer is on a roll! As we head into the hotter, livelier dog days, we give you something to spark up your weekly creativity. This week, it’s all about the coolness (literally and visually speaking) of ombre. We’ve seen it in clothing, but did you know there are many ways to style up this amazing design? Check out these amazing pins we’ve found on Pinterest! #1: Gradient Curtains Bright colors running into a paler shade of white can totally define a room! I am loving this sea-weed colored curtains set against a classical white window backdrop and green colored walls. The way everything is put together is visually appealing. Now, can you think of other ombre hues which can liven up YOUR room? #2: Super Sneakers Okay, so you’re tired of..

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When stuck within the idea of being right and being kind, choose to be kind. Let the words escape from your mouth with gentleness. Let harmony be your goal. Let compassion be your cure to all wounds.

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Open your eyes, see the little things, and fill your heart with new air. Let your face be aglow with all the positivity, and become an inspiration to another soul. This lovely watercolor print can be found on Etsy.

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Small reminders can become great sermons, especially if the words put together makes so much sense in our lives. Here in our blog, we’ve started giving out tips and inspirations to brighten up your day. We think one or two of these lovely notes help us get through a season. Here’s something I’ve found, and I’d like to share it with you:   This lovely typography is created by Matthew Taylor Wilson. Print can be found here.

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A few weeks back we got this request from Alamos Elementary School in Murrieta, CA – they asked that we donate our super-popular Dinosaur Chalkboard to help their children in a reading contest. We immediately agreed. How could we say no… Today, we received this super-cute Thank You Note from Emma: Emma – You made us smile today We were thrilled to get your note and hope you and your friends a great year of learning, drawing and just having fun!

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In just a matter of days, you’ll be carrying your bags once more and trod into that familiar place which you call school. Summer vacation is over; but it’s time to let go of the freedom and get back into the four corners of your classroom. Oh, no, it’s not dismal; you’ll meet familiar faces. Some you’ve loved, some you’ve known. And there will be new ones. You’ll be stepping into higher grounds. New inspirations. New lessons. New places for adventure. New beginnings. It’s time for you to breathe in all that air before the classroom door closes. It’s time for you to bring in all the inspirations of summer, and take it as your motivation. It’s time for you to look into that blackboard and remember that this is for your future. You can do it. You’re made to..

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