I had a very Hamiltonian weekend. First, I finished reading Ron Chernow’s biography of this extraordinary man. Then, I listened to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s score for the Broadway hit show. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen it yet. At $900 a ticket I will have to pass. But it doesn’t matter. Being submerged in Alexander Hamilton’s story was an intellectual and creative privilege. Born without an “American” pedigree into an impoverished life, this … Read More
This week in our Gallery, Alison is featuring the S/S 2017 photo campaign of the Kriss Soonik Ilona collection. Established for her lingerie design, Kriss explores the campy world of loungerie with a twist. READ and SEE more Here… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I have been a fan of the Kriss Soonik brand for years (even carried the label in my former boutique) so it’s a pleasure to have this platform to be able to share the current collection! The new SS17 season adds sparkle and shine to the familiar styles we love, and also introduces a few new shapes such as the sporty-looking Ilona group. The latest campaign, Caribbean … Read More
Deedee Crosland treats you to an audio interview with the extraordinary silk lingerie designer/owner; Christine Morton of Christine Lingerie. Christine is recognized world-wide for her exquisite silk lingerie and extraordinary prints. She shares stories from her decades-long career and her mission to make women look and feel beautiful by creating pure silk lingerie and loungewear using the most luxurious fabrics. Made in Canada and available world wide.
Around 35 years ago, right after my husband and I bought our first house at the beach, we purchased a print of pink flamingos standing in water. It had a mirrored frame. I, in my ignorance, thought it was a unique deco piece, very kitsch, very cool, and hopefully very valuable. Not too long after we hung it in a prominent spot, I was watching the movie “The Right Stuff” … Read More
This week, Tina Wilson uses her considerable illustrating talents to articulate her passion for the HBO series Big Little Lies.
“I wasn’t prepared for the impact of Big Little Lives on my Sunday evenings. I was even less prepared for its departure, leaving an entertainment void I don’t know how to fill.
I’m not one to gravitate to films or TV shows centered around entitled people with problems most of … Read More
Illustrations and Text By TINA WILSON
I wasn’t prepared for the impact of Big Little Lives on my Sunday evenings. I was even less prepared for its departure, leaving an entertainment void I don’t know how to fill. I’m not one to gravitate to films or TV shows centered around entitled people with problems most of us would be happy to have, yet I was captivated for 7 weeks. I … Read More