As a veteran New Yorker, I prefer commuting around the city underground. I know the subways have a reputation, much maligned in my opinion. It is the fastest way of navigating the urban landscape. The NY transit system has its own cultural identity; a collective of creative synergy that never stops performing. Where else but in NYC could a music program birthed in the metro gain international appreciation? Music Under … Read More
Sometimes an image foretells the future. Capturing the imagination and pressing it into another dimension is the work of an artist. It might be exquisite wedding photography or beautifully merchandised bridal lingerie. There is always a story of romantic anticipation.
In Bloom Holiday 2014
By Jennifer Cermak
Stand Up Paddle boarding is exploding in popularity in Minneapolis and St. Paul. With our abundant lakes and rivers, the Twin Cities are the perfect location for this new sport. SUP has a heritage tied to the birth of surfing in Hawaii, and I am thrilled to pick up my new board this week (a pair of NSP surf betty’s) for my sister and me to use … Read More
Some years ago, when I was juggling 3 kids and a full time job, my oldest friend and I would take one long week-end each June for a reprieve. She anointed me Secretary of Transportation; my only responsibility was to get us to our destination. She took on all logistics, which was a vacation in itself for the multi-tasking me. I have very warm memories of those brief segues into … Read More
What does a full figured woman with a short upper torso and Barbie have in common? A Lot. They both are built with very little room from under the bust to the shoulder. It’s a proportion issue. Their breasts sit high on their chest. This is a good thing when it comes to sexy curves, but finding a bra that fits comfortably can be a daunting task. Those wires can … Read More
I love ballet, lingerie and wedding regalia. I can’t dance, don’t indulge in elaborate intimates and did not walk down an aisle when I married my husband. But that doesn’t obliterate my love of lace and the artistic bridal landscape that is shaped by the fine honeycomb net known as tulle. Dating back to the 1700’s and gaining notoriety with the wedding of Queen Victoria in 1840, this is the … Read More
It has been an interesting week in the cultural cauldron of American Celebrity worship. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were married in a $12 million (so it is told) wedding extravaganza that certainly met the expectations of the fan base that feeds their fantasy machine. Here in the USA where freedom of press allows for the potential of so many meaningful stories, is this the best we can do? I … Read More