It’s 6 PM on Sunday evening and I just finished two marathon days of selling off 40 years of household paraphernalia. It was quite intense! We found ourselves in a frenzy, giving things away for far less than their worth and refusing to let go of items at realistic prices because they anchor our memories. Such was the story of my antique hand drawn map of the British Isles … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: An Established Product Solves An Unexpected Problem
NuBra is not exactly a new discovery. However, I had a major revelation about this item which I always thought was an enhancement product designated
for the less endowed woman. In fact, the first time I saw an uber thin model parading around in it, I was sure this concept was designated for a niche customer. But when Shirley, … Read More
My daughter Kate’s choice of majoring in Fine Arts at Vassar College has initiated many questions about the necessity of developing “real life skills” during a child’s formative years. It’s hard to make a living from Art. But education is much more than meets the eye and her course of study definitely created a provocative thought process. Maybe it was her exposure to my world as she grew up, but … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Technology Enables A New Brand Of Smart Panties
Several years ago, I began to hear 
rumblings in the market about a niche panty opportunity that had recently emerged: a product developed to eliminate moisture and odor issues. I was fairly certain that this concept would be supported primarily in pharmacy locations and was a bit surprised when I began to be approached, in fact, by … Read More
This is a very chaotic time for me, one of those crazy shifts in life’s equinox that can paralyze or energize, depending on perspective. For sure it is a crucible of stress. I am selling my home, full of 40 plus years of “stuff”, and downsizing big time. There are only a few weeks left to liquidate and the process morphs daily. I have decided to go greener, eliminate the … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Classy New Brand Adds Interest To The Lingerie Market
Every time I traveled to Paris during my 
corporate working years, I would visit the Anne Fontaine store in order to add another style to my collection of these exquisitely tailored classic white shirts. They became an essential part of my everyday uniform. That is why I was drawn to the Elizabeth Daniel NY brand … Read More
Recently, I read an interesting article in Time Magazine about the artist, Damien Hirst. As a pioneer of the contemporary British Art movement, he is recognized for his controversial approach to modern art and his shocking subject matter. First and foremost, he is an expert at getting attention; he understands that the power of presentation reigns supreme. The article highlighted his series of Spot paintings, intricate grids of symmetrically arranged … Read More