This week-end brought a great deal of heartache. The events in Paris hit home. I know that these atrocities have been virtually ignored elsewhere in the world recently, but I do understand the personal pain many of us felt at the hysteria in France. For me, it was a stark reminder of 9/11. I flew to Paris just weeks after and found myself among such caring and concern when I … Read More
My jewelry of choice has always been sterling silver. So living in Mexico, the largest silver producer in the world, suits my taste just fine. In order to invest intelligently, it is very important to understand that silver craftsmanship is an art form, and the way it is designed has as much effect on its value as the weight of the metal. Unless you are a dealer purchasing a commodity, … Read More
Huit Swimwear launches their Eden Blue Lagoon Collection and takes you away to a tropical paradise. See More… Read More
Ballet has long inspired both bridal and lingerie design. Barbara’s Ballerine collection, a rapture of Calais lace, folds of tulle and delicate details proves that any wedding theme is viable when so elegantly executed. See More… Read More
Several months ago I was introduced to an extraordinary young woman. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet her in person. Elizabeth Maria Walsh passed away August 28, 2014 at the age of 26. Diagnosed with stage IV adrenal cortical cancer at the age of 24 with a prognosis of 6 months to live, Elizabeth defied the experts to live a life, more robust in the short 2 and … Read More
My husband’s family still owns a home in upstate New York. Situated on the eastern shore of Schroon Lake, it served for countless summers as an enclave for children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and friends to bond. It was a privilege that I married into; a vacation from routine, urban heat and social pressure. In the early days, there was no internet, no television, and only one rotary phone shared by … Read More
I remember when I invited my parents to my first apartment. I set out a Lucite chess set that I had received as a wedding gift and dusted it thoroughly. I knew that the first thing my father would do when he walked through the door was notice it. My dad was fastidious to an extreme. But then so was the entire Lewis clan. I am a definite outlier, but … Read More