Mallory Gott

The Tao of Parks & Rec, G+A\’s Wordplay + Experience Design for Your Everyday Life

I love Parks & Rec. Anyone who knows me even a little bit knows that I can\’t get enough of that show and that in much the same way that others turn to the Lao Tzu\’s The Tao Te Ching or Machiavelli\’s The Prince*, I often seek and find wisdom in the musings of Leslie Knope and her loveable band of southern Indiana misfits. 

Not sure whether to make that purchase or not? \”Treat Yo\’ Self!\” Unclear about how to prioritize things in your life? \”We need to remember what\’s important in life. Friends, waffles, and work. Or waffles, friends, work. It doesn\’t matter. But work is third.\” Considering taking up jogging? \”Jogging is the worst. I know it keeps you healthy, but God, at what cost?\”

Small Toddler alone in Art Museum

Friday Fast Takes Play Hooky, Y’all

Fridays are for winding down, wrapping up, and if you’re like me, maybe getting to those creative exercises we often let slip further and further down the to-do list each week. It\’s March and despite my best efforts to cut out early and play hooky… wait, it\’s March! I\’m cutting out early to play hooky and this post will show you how to as well!

Las Vegas Skyline Lights At Dusk

The Vegas Skyline, Self-whack-a-moleing + Space XD

I’ve landed at Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport a boatload of times, well at least dozens.  I live in Vegas for God’s sake, which means anytime I travel, I have to depart from and return to – you guessed it – McCarran!  Nope, I haven’t grown tired of the city I call home, but yep, I sure have let many a landing pass without taking stock of my town’s incredibly famous skyline.  

Photo of a Heart on a Twine Clothesline

Friday Fast Takes Will You Be Our Valentine?!

Fridays are for winding down, wrapping up, and if you’re like me, maybe getting to those creative exercises we often let slip further and further down the to-do list each week. Since it\’s February, and we just can\’t escape little Cupid, we\’re covering everything from how to love and embrace your own personal style, to why crushing on your staff is a good thing!

Golden Glitter Splashing out of a Cocktail Glass being raised

Friday Fast Takes Happy New Year

Fridays are for winding down, wrapping up, and if you’re like me, maybe getting to those creative exercises we often let slip further and further down the to-do list each week. G+A\’s offices were closed on the first Friday of 2020 so happy first second Friday of the new year! Enjoy the first musings a new decade ranging from Nikki Minaj to mobile party book podcasts to #resolutionless!

Holiday Exhibit with Golden Glitter Nutcrackers and Christmas Trees

G+A’s Best of 2019 Holiday Magic List

Have you heard? It\’s the most wonderful time of the year. So we asked our friends, family, customers, heck, anyone who wanted to, to sprinkle their holiday magic on us in the form of their favorite movies, traditions, foods, or any combination thereof and to share just what makes their take on merry + bright, well, merry + bright!

National Bathtub Party Day Bath Image

National Bathtub Party Day, Lessons from Lebanon, PA + Scandia Towels

Most days, a shower will suffice. Some days, a bath seems like the perfect solution to wash away life\’s cares. One day a year, a bathtub party is the only answer to everything. As luck would have it, December 5 is that day. Yes, it\’s National Bathtub Party Day. No, we\’re not making that up even a little. And just maybe it\’s the unorthodox key to designing a great culture experience.

Die-cuts of the word Thankful with leaves pumpkins and acorns surrounding it.

Being Grateful, Pool Chair Body Burns, and Culture + People XD

Grateful is a word that gets tossed around frequently this time of year, a time to take stock of the blessings we have and do good for others. But many of us spend our days teetering between the euphoria of Hallmark movies and cozy sweaters and the foreboding reality of holiday season preparations and that monstrous line at, well, everywhere. Grocery shopping for huge family celebrations, gift shopping for your loved ones to ensure a magical day, and traveling, whether by train, plane or automobile, through all of it during the busiest time of year.