Archive - The Creative Pragmatist

On being human. A thought about 2026

I used to think, some might say obsess, on all the things going against us as an independently owned business.

19 hrs ago • Amy Smilovic

December 2025

10 movies to watch over the Holidays

Completely unpretentious, they’re just good. I promise.

Dec 28, 2025 • Amy Smilovic

Color is a language

And how you combine it in your clothing tells a story.

Dec 21, 2025 • Amy Smilovic

Episode 1.11 - Daniel Dooreck

A conversation with Daniel Dooreck and Amy Smilovic.

Dec 17, 2025 • Amy Smilovic

1:00:55

Shattering the Mentor Myth

It’s a thing, it just isn’t a person. Let me explain.

Dec 13, 2025 • Amy Smilovic

Evan Blix for Tibi Close Friends

A 3-part, stripped-down live set in Santa Ana, California.

Dec 11, 2025 • Gabriel Smilovic

Tibi Eats 020 | Pitt's

347 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Dec 10, 2025 • Gabriel Smilovic

The definitive color guide to packing by city

If you’re a Creative Pragmatist.

Dec 5, 2025 • Amy Smilovic

A select curation of tracks for the month of December 2025.

Dec 2, 2025 • Gabriel Smilovic

November 2025

Do You Know When to Stop?

#5 of Top 10 Reasons why I wrote Almost Reckless

Nov 30, 2025 • Amy Smilovic

Episode 1.10 - Fran Camaj

A conversation with Fran Camaj and Amy Smilovic.

Nov 26, 2025 • Amy Smilovic

1:00:06

It Takes Both Ends to Hold a Rope Steady

Finding and maintaining balance—and optimism.

Nov 23, 2025 • Stella Pyles

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