The Best Vegan Restaurant In Every State on Peaceful Dumpling There are so many incredible options for vegans now when it comes to animal product alternatives, but 100% vegan eateries are also popping up left and right! Vegans don’t just want food that is amazing “vegan food”—they want amazing food. Period.

Welcome back Witches, to another spellbinding episode! This week, we're stepping into the realm of spring magic. In this mystical journey, we'll explore the vibrant energies of the season, uncovering the secrets of renewal and growth. Join us as we dance amidst the blossoms, communing with the spirits of nature and harnessing the revitalizing power of the vernal equinox. So get in losers, and let us embark on a captivating odyssey infused with the essence of rebirth and Spring Magic.We would be...

Selected Press: Emily Iris Degn, ‘Bulgari pairs painters with purses for contemporary project’, Luxury Daily, 7 July

Italian fashion brand Prada takes a bold step towards sustainability with its 2024 Re-Nylon collection, supported by British actors-turned-activists Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch. The collection, crafted from recycled plastic sourced from fishing nets and textile waste, is unveiled in a campaign by Belgian photographer Willy Vanderperre. Luxlock CEO Casey Golden applauds Prada's commitment to sustainability, emphasizing the versatility of the Re-Nylon assortment.

"Roanoke Review was such an enriching part of my life! I learned so much about the publishing industry, how to manage a staff, and how to get my work as a writer out there. My poems got better, and a lot more of them got published once I learned what editors were looking for." Emily Degn '22

Luxury Daily recently asked me to comment on the latest installment of Chanel’s “In the Library” campaign featuring French Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy. The global series takes a closer look at the works and authors that inspire fashion-forward thought leaders. As an avid reader myself, I love this campaign and its focus on literature because it offers women a beautiful moment to escape into another world and to dream, imagine, and reflect on their own lives in the process. The connecti...

Inside Chanel also plays off the brand’s seasonal campaigning, which highlights trends in the fashion industry as a way of remaining relevant in an exceedingly competitive industry. These campaigns typically follow a storyline, such as, “Chanel showcases dualism for Spring/Summer 2023” by Emily Iris Degn. Kristen Stewart, an actor who is "already a muse in the brand's ready-to-wear selection, speaks of the power of evolution and re-invention with visuals in this film" (Degn 2023). She illustrates her personal evolution in balancing masculine and feminine viewpoints, a premise that has been a part of Chanel’s brand identity since its inception. Ultimately, Inside Chanel’s social media presence serves as a bridge between the brand and their consumers, highlighting the history of the storied luxury fashion house while looking towards the future.

We asked CEOs and travel experts to share their top picks for a luxurious digital detox. From embracing tropical Costa Rica to exploring ecotourism in Iceland, here are eight recommendations for your next getaway.

Winners of the City of Anacortes recycling slogan contest are Emily Degn, honorable mention, left; Liberty Degn, honorable mention; Sydney Berris, most inspirational; and Abigail Degn, best slogan. They were presented plaques by Mayor Dean Maxwell at the City Council’s July 7 meeting. Their images encouraging residents to recycle will soon appear on the city’s Web site, TV Channel 10 and on city solid waste trucks.

Emily is an environmental advocate, published eco-poet and essayist, nature writer, and artist. Her work is grounded in a strong sense of place, as she explores themes of wildness, ecofeminism, and interconnection. Her writings have been nominated for multiple awards — most recently, the Best of Net. She has focused her career on forging a bond between people and nature, tackling the assumption that humans are separate from the natural world. Aside from her creative work, Emily also teaches local nature classes to democratize environmental knowledge.

It’s not a perfectly fair comparison, because Iceland is a small, homogeneous society, but it does bear considering how this one country has managed to count published authors as one tenth of its overall population, and 25 percent of its citizens in creative fields. Unsurprisingly, the country’s success, when it comes to optimizing the creative capacity of its residents, lies with first ensuring that other needs are met. As Emily Iris Degn optimistically writes, "Slow living, governments that discourage “hustle culture,” and engaged learning all help cultivate an environment that allows art to thrive—especially writers. Writing is one of the more time-consuming arts, and if we want to create a world where it is more possible for more people, we have to make space for it. … If countries want to make space for more rewarding and enriching art and literature, they need to allow their citizens to open their minds. They need to ensure that they have their basic needs met, and they need to encourage slowing down and living in a hands-on way. Otherwise, it will continually be an uphill battle and a land of “starving artists,” while in Iceland they thrive." And if I’m a bit hard on my SFF industry, as it struggles complexly with the depreciation of Twitter as a promotional platform? It’s because we all have “being in the room” privilege: seats at the table to discuss the future of a highly specialized creative practice, and to make decisions that will shape participation for everyone to come. The arts will continue. The question is, will we dreamers of better dreams learn from all of social media’s failures to yield equity, as we imagine better worlds ahead?

Devon Brown gets personal with Emily Degn! Emily opens up about her conversion at 16, a mission to Brazil, the events that led to her family's faith crisis, and much more!