I have always been drawn to the timeless beauty of seasoned products ripe with history. I like the backstory, even if it’s a figment of my imagination. When I was in my 20’s, I used to scour the retro clothing stores in NYC searching for unique pieces of vintage clothing that expressed my proclivity for nostalgic chic. I collected hand decorated cashmere sweaters, replete with satin ribbons and crystal buttons. I donned cut glass deco … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: An Inspirational Brand Debuts in the Intimate Active-wear.
My discovery of Red Daisy™, the nascent intimate
active brand, is more than a mere coincidence during this month’s highlight on Breast Cancer. This sophisticated sports collection, conceived by Phylise Sands in honor of both her sister and mother’s fight against this debilitating disease, is dedicated to funding research 365 days a year to this ongoing battle. Launching at retail this … Read More
One year ago this month, I lost my sister-in-law to Cancer. I had an unlikely friendship with Celeste. She lived a rural lifestyle in the Adirondack Mountains while I sought the global pulse generated by my NYC base. We steered through 35 years of family trials and tribulations together forming a filial bond. But when Celeste was 47, she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and I was confronted with the potential of death. I was … Read More
When my 3 children were all young, under the age of 10, I found myself in a vortex of hyper activity, constant interruption and mind bending exhaustion. I was raising them while pursuing a full time career. Motherhood was not exactly what I had imagined. I thought I was prepared. After all, I had an excellent role model, but the view is very different from the other side. It is a never ending compromise, a … Read More
The Queen Bee is a marvel of nature. Flying 600 feet into the air she performs a marriage dance that initiates the fertilization process of the entire hive. Dedicating her whole life to the birth of her colony, she singularly produces thousands of honeybees, who in turn, devote their lives to sustaining ours. The hive is a sacred monastery, where mostly females reside with the sole purpose of taking care of each other and … Read More
This week’s Intimate Discovery: November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
I was at the Komar showrooms this week where I learned about their extraordinarily generous initiative to raise $1 million for The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Komar has designed special women’s and children’s pj sets sold exclusively on www.pjsforthecure.org. 100% of the proceeds from all sales will be donated to JDRF to fund diabetes research. Shipping is free. Perfect gift
“He who has health, has … Read More
It is October 1, 2010. My sister in law, Celeste died today at the age of 54. Cancer claimed her life.
The past few years have been a very poignant time for me. Cancer has sabotaged the lives of several people very close to my heart. Navigating the waters in this dark storm has taught me a grave lesson in confronting fear. This voyage has been life bending as I witnessed the courage and perseverance … Read More