December Rose
What is December’s rose?
She survives to the last minute
Succumbing only to the first snow
I know those winter blossoms
Dark as the early night
Might be a promise; Just a bud
Basking in the fading autumn light
Still she endures
Only one single rose
And when I cut her loose
And introduce her to the bedroom fare
Warm and moist
She blossoms there.
There is something magical about a delicate flower … Read More
Submitted by Kathy LaMura & Kate LaMura-Thompson: owners of Flannel and Lace LLC.
In the aftermath of hurricane Sandy when we had time to reflect on our lives (in the dark) my married daughter Kate and I had decided we had enough working for others, me as a nurse and her as a receptionist for an orthodontist. We’d had a dream of selling pretty lingerie in our own boutique in our little beachside town of … Read More
I had every intention of updating you daily from the New York Curve show this week, but unfortunately hotel hysteria intervened with 4 room changes in 4 days. (Don’t ask). Anyway, better late than never. There was lots of product to see, some interesting trends, new brands percolating and a quintessentially New York energy: focus without fanfare. To be honest, I don’t spend a lot of time on New York based brands since I have … Read More
By Lindsey Borchard I love it when the season gives you an excuse to buy some pretty lingerie. Well at least it does for me. I love the winter and holiday seasons for lingerie shopping. All the soft pajamas, the sparkly baby dolls and lacey bras make me want to jump up and down with glee. It’s the perfect time to stock up on some rather essential intimate apparel items for you and maybe some … Read More
By Moira Nelson
Last week was a helluva week for me. I was supposed to fly to Milwaukee for an appointment on Tuesday- in and out in one day. However, due to flight delays and cancelled flights, I ended up stuck in Milwaukee through Thursday (why couldn’t I get stuck in a city like Paris or Rome???) After finally returning to the East Coast, I decided I needed a little R&R. I went down the … Read More
This weeks Intimate Discovery: Community Partnership for Holiday Fun
On November 18, Glory Restaurant of Andover, Massachusets joined together with local boutique Night and Day Lingerie in their ongoing series of Thursday evening fashion events bringing their customers a spectacular holiday event. Owner Merit Tukiainen featured a spectacular array of intimate holiday styles perfect for gift giving. Brands presented to a audience of 150 plus customers were: Arianne, Mary Green, PJ Salvage… Read More
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