When I first entered the world of retailing Holiday business really did begin on Black Friday. The store would be transformed into a Christmas spectacle overnight adding to the fever of the season. It was truly a one day event with prices going back up the very next day until post X-Mas promotions. Since I happened to be involved in main floor accessory items in those early years, I was … Read More
By Moira Nelson
Can you believe it’s almost Thanksgiving? I have so much to be grateful for this year… I don’t even know where to begin. Without getting too sentimental, I would just like to say that it has been overwhelming, humbling and inspiring to watch my businesses grow. And I have you all to thank for this! Without you, my family, friends, fans, followers and supporters, I would not … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
If you have never been to Cape Cod, you should go. In the nineteenth century it was the whaling capital of the world. Today it is still home to the cantankerous, yet remarkably lovable New Englanders memorialized in films old and new. Its unique setting and character make it one of the most loved vacation spots in the world. Its quaint seaside villages sprinkled with sailing boats … Read More
I was riding the #4 Subway in NYC today when I took this photo of the commuters sitting side by side across from me. I was struck by the dichotomy of faces, each ensconced in their own daily business. This is the real America, a nation built on immigrant dreams. This city is a cornucopia of technical and creative talent who came here from distant shores using their unique skills … Read More
During the heady days of college, immersed in the bohemian lifestyle of the art student on campus, I became infatuated with the European painters whose unconventional techniques transposed the definition of art in the early 20th century. I was particularly fascinated with the deconstruction of realism and the reconstruction of form into a simple, powerful statement. And as with much of art throughout history, the female anatomy was a … Read More
By Moira Nelson
As I think back on the past few weeks, I am inspired by mankind. I have seen people from all walks of life coming together to support those who have literally lost everything as a result of Hurricane Sandy. It brought people together who would not normally mix. Barriers of race, creed, sexual orientation and socio-economic differences have been broken. Here in Jersey City, we have witnessed … Read More
By Lindsey Borchard
I have always had a love for art, especially watercolor. I took up watercolor in high school and it stuck with me. I love the way the colors melt into one another, the way they flow on the paper without a care in the world. My connection with watercolor paintings has always felt very personal. The paintings are always beautiful, but are far from having perfect lines … Read More