There is something almost poetic about the flowering pears outside my bedroom window and the way they juxtapose with the naked bark of every other tree on the street. Clearly we are finally at the fulcrum of winter’s last breath and springs rebirth. It’s the dichotomy that intrigues me. The clarity of light and the crystal blue skies belie the frost bitten nights. The earth remains brown and wet even as daffodils and forsythia etch … Read More
Last fall when Simone Pérèle introduced Révélation to the market, I thought it was an interesting premise, interesting enough to actually write a story about this sumptuous intimate’s collection. This is the company’s first foray into lingerie sized specifically for a full busted woman. I thought it noteworthy that this brand, so quintessentially French in its intent, had finally found a voice for the full busted woman. On a personal note, it has always been … Read More
It’s funny how the generations roll over on each other. There seems to be this timeless lock, inexplicable in its emotional impact, but clarified by the familial items that anchor our memories. I have been thinking a lot about my mother since my grandson was born. She was such a wonderful grandmother: we used to call her Mary Poppins. There she would be, crawling on the floor under a card table fort in her perfectly … Read More
One of my all-time favorite stores is Pylones, a brand I first discovered in Paris eons ago when I happened into this shop exploding with color, fun ideas and lots of originality. My first purchase was feather pens for everyone I could think of. Now this iconic gift shop is in NYC and I pass it all the time traveling through Grand Central Station. It’s Years later, but the pens are still there, even as … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
The American tradition of wearing something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue still seems to play a part in weddings. For the something blue, I have selected some of my favorite pretty blue panties that the bride can wear underneath her gown on her wedding day. Maybe it could be fun to throw a “Something Blue Bridal Shower” and treat her to a nice selection of pretty blue lingerie. here are … Read More
Recently, my husband and I took a leap and built a home in Mexico, which, as you can imagine, needed to be furnished. We have an understanding about communal purchases: he has very little say regarding décor issues, and lots of input on anything technical. I am all about comfort and style. He analyzes every stitch expecting maximum structural integrity at the best possible price. But when it came time to choosing a mattress for … Read More