As we all know, Sunday is Mother’s Day. It also would have been my mother’s 95th birthday had she lived. I lost her in 1988, the year my son was born. My mom was an anchor in my life. Sometimes I wonder what other course I might have taken had she survived past her 68th year. Time has managed my loss, infusing me with the memory of her … Read More
This story will deviate from my normal riff, but it is a topic close to my heart: a message that needs to be heard, despite the risk of personal exposure. It’s the story of mental disorders, a devastating condition that affects one in four people as well as those in their personal radius. Trust me, I know. Anxiety, OCD, depression and addiction have coursed through my family’s veins for generations. … Read More
There’s a new girl coming to town. Her name is Fiore. She reminds me of Pippi Longstocking all grown up, but still delightfully independent and pretty self-assured. She’s traveling here from the UK where her family has lived reputably for over 50 years. I met her recently along with some of her friends: Matilda, Daisy and Lyla to name a few. They were all perky, young ingénues working hard to … Read More
A few months ago, my husband and I were having drinks on the terrace of a luxury hotel here in Cabo called Esperanza. Not our usual activity, we went, mainly to see the venue. Cabo is well-known for its destination weddings and by coincidence, that evening, there was a marriage ceremony taking place at the resort. It got me thinking about the entire bridal business, the extravagance, the energy exerted, … Read More
One of the major reasons I love being in Cabo is the dichotomy of activities at my fingertips. Today, I rode for an hour and followed the lesson with my first ever attempt at archery. Yesterday was weights at the gym and laps in a pool; tomorrow yoga and then there’s always those long walks in the desert. Combining these sedulous morning sojourns (when the sun is not too hot) … Read More
Besides my love of the Ocean, the desert has taught me another type of tranquility. It’s why I was so enamored with New Mexico when I visited there in the quest for an alternative lifestyle. In Cabo, I have access to both. But I have to admit, the Southwest United States holds a mystique all its own; familiar and relaxed with a culture grounded in the very essence of our … Read More
Today, I am personally pleased to introduce Flora Nikrooz to our Partner Spotlight. For as long as I have been involved in the Lingerie world (30+ years), Flora’s sleep and loungewear have stood for exquisite fabrics, the finest laces, delicate trims and beautiful prints. Renown for her bridal collections, she has seamlessly evolved with the times providing a breadth of designs beloved by women of every age. We are thrilled … Read More