There is a bird in my garden that has commandeered the tree top directly adjacent to my porch. He’s a vibrant orange-red Northern Cardinal who never stops chirping. He is absolutely gorgeous and very social, despite his noisy serenade and his obvious territoriality. His very persona begs attention: stunning, frisky, vivacious and congenial. He flies continuously into our glass porch doors, maybe in awe of his image or possibly mistaking … Read More
Even though I have lived my entire life close to an ocean, I have often questioned how the swimwear industry could be so big. Living in the Northeastern USA, there are limited seasons for serious beachwear. But the warm weather cultures, like the one I live in here in Cabo San Lucas, are a whole other story. Heat changes perspective: less clothes, more outdoor time, exposure. Not only does the … Read More
In The Gallery today, Glitter And The Moon, the vintage inspired lingerie vision from UK founder Heidi Cannon. Think burlesque, love letters, red lipstick, Dita and Marilyn. READ & SEE MORE HERE… Read More
I know that I shouldn’t even touch the intense political discourse currently pre-occupying the American psyche, so I will make this parallel as softly as I can. I keep hearing Donald Trump propagating the slogan, “Make America Great Again”. I find this statement a bit confusing, mainly because, I had no idea that America wasn’t a great country. Maybe, social and cultural forces have re-channeled out priorities and the impact … Read More
Here is an interesting fact: Lavender repels scorpions. Here is the pertinent question: why does this matter? Well for one, here in Cabo where scorpions sometimes like to meander in from their desert habitat, it’s nice to learn that a simple, natural and actually very appealing herb can defeat this not so lovely annoyance. The first time I found a scorpion in my house, I was not a happy camper. … Read More
“To Death Do Us Part” or so we hope when we speak our vows on our wedding day. For many women, this is the beginning of a much anticipated new phase of life and expectations run very high. Thus, the day becomes a pinnacle of celebration, the dress, the metaphor for all things beautiful that can happen in this most precious bond. Everything is elevated for the affair and lingerie … Read More
I just finished reading a terrific novel by Susan Wittig Albert: Loving Eleanor. Based on the letters written during the 30 year friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok (Hick), it is an historically seamed tale of two incredibly strong women forging new frontiers during one of the most volatile periods of our nation’s history: the Great Depression, the New Deal and WWII. Admired for their independent personalities and … Read More