My mother was a warm, selfless and strong woman whose standard for correct
behavior was off the scales. She had an excellent eye for quality, a fine tuned ear for integrity and a keen understanding of value. A few days ago, my 
brother reminded me that we–including my sister-had a bit of Toledo, Ohio in each of us. How could we not deny that influence on our DNA? She was, … Read More
COCKTAIL CHILDREN
I don’t have cocktail children.
They do not work rooms
Rely on pop culture icons or speak on the
swell of land bearing waves
Each one stands knee deep in the surf
Holding the ocean at bay by digging in
Toes firmly sinking in wet sand
Not dancing in the spray
Each one waiting, standing strong.
I think I taught them not to belong
To seek passion and … Read More
Every time I see another new style from the sassy and sexy Mimi Holliday collection, I am reminded of my youthful obsession with Bassett Licorice Allsorts, the mouthwatering bon-bon that hails from the UK. Just as these delicious sweets take a basic confection
to a whole new level, Mimi Holliday has raised the design bar for fashion intimates. This British diffusion label, the offspring of the luxury avant-garde Damaris brand… Read More
Yesterday, I decided to take a short road trip and explore the general area surrounding my new home. I was quasi familiar with this region since I really haven’t moved that many miles away from my old domain. Personally, I find this discovery process fun. Seemingly mundane details need to be revealed: where to buy groceries, take the dry cleaning, get a good cup of coffee, buy gas cheap (not … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: An Established Brand Takes Its Identity To A Whole New Level
The sure sign of an Intimate brand 
with intent is how it establishes its niche in the market. It has always been my opinion, that in Lingerie, maybe more than any category of women’s apparel, the fabric drives the product and consequently, defines the label. One material that has always been part of the … Read More
There is something very ethereal about the way spring emerges in the Hudson Valley. As the trees begin to bloom, naked bark is slowly transformed from basic to beautiful. In the beginning, it is if a translucent veil that floats over the branches. Every day the scenery grows richer as light and color infuse the landscape with an airy softness. From bare to lush, this metamorphosis is nature’s evolution from … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Savvy Entrepreneurs Build A Gratifying Intimates Business
The moment I walked into Trousseau in Vienna, Virginia and saw the gourmet chocolate counter calling my name, I knew that I was in an environment that understood how to address a woman’s needs. A 3000 square foot consortium of lingerie, this boutique caters to bra fitting, leaving no size untested. In 2011 alone, they sold 16,000 bras