The Connector
The Connector

2022

What to expect with Ephemeral Tattoo: The first ‘made to fade’ tattoo studio in Atlanta

I’m a tattoo fan. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved the look of bold, dark art inked on your body. I’ve been collecting tattoos since I was eighteen and don't ask about my failed stick and pokes. The tattoo side of TikTok is my favorite way to watch others design, ink and receive beautiful pieces. It was there I learned about Ephemeral, the world’s first ‘made to fade’ tattoo studio.
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The true story of Elvis Presley’s death, in wake of new biopic

Baz Luhrman’s ‘Elvis’ premiered last week, and after it’s record breaking twelve minute standing ovation at this year’s Cannes’ Film Festival, expectations were high. So far, the film has gathered mixed reviews, with both sides of the spectrum being represented by critics.
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A second life: How secondhand furniture is being used in new homes

My home is my favorite place to be. I’m a homebody, so becoming one with my couch is a regular activity for me. It just became more permanent than I wanted in 2020. At the height of the pandemic, people slowly began to realize that COVID-19 was not going to be over in a couple of months. Eating, sleeping, socializing and working, now done in one space that seemed to get smaller as the days went on.
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A review of Prime Video’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” from the girl who fell in love with the books

It’s summertime here at The Connector and that means it’s time for binge watching all those shows everyone has been raving about. This summer, it’s Prime Video’s "The Summer I Turned Pretty." To some, this is just another young adult book adaptation hitting a streaming platform. But for me, this was ten years in the making to see my favorite characters come to life on the screen.
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The Reality of Escapism: Breaking Down the Cottagecore Trend

No matter the social platform, a quick scroll through the millions of posts marked with the hashtag “cottagecore” will result in a very cohesive brand of content. The hashtag has accrued nearly 10 billion views on TikTok, where you’ll find short, cute videos of influencers decked out in elf ears, prancing among wildflowers in vaguely Victorian- or Regency-era flowing dresses, usually cupping baby ducklings or rolling out some homemade bread dough.
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