I graduated college in 1972. Feminism was hurdling full speed into the dialog. I got the message, but couldn’t get into it. I was raised by parents who taught me to take care of myself; to never depend on another person for survival. My dad was never a princess dad. My mom demanded self-respect. It was about personal growth. They supported my creativity but schooled me to balance quality and cost. They advocated friendships and … Read More
Palais Royal has a unique flowered embroidery over an exotic animal print, with layers of Swiss tulle showcasing its different shades. The band and straps are made of a lightweight satin. Like the actual Palais Royal palace and garden, it is both historic and modern.
My first exposure to an English garden was in college when I traveled to Henley on Thames to see my boyfriend compete in the 1972 Olympic Rowing Trials. Their photo finish loss in the finals to Harvard after 4 years of intensive training was disappointing but at least we had several days to distract ourselves in this pretty rural village. Lovely cottages embraced by gorgeous perennial gardens lent an unexpected charm to this rural sporting … Read More
When it comes to the sport of football, I am pretty much less interested in the competition than the strategic fanfare that seems to drive the game. It is hard to ignore the Super Bowl hype that takes the media hostage in the USA every January. We turned on the television Sunday Night, mainly out of habit, to watch the Ravens trounce the 49ers in the first half. I, for one, am more interested in … Read More
From the very first Christmas I shared with my husband in 1976 – he wasn’t my husband then – we would invest in a distinctive ornament for our family tree. It became a ritual and over the years, a quality collection of eclectic shapes and colors formed. In fact, we got a little carried away with the entire process. Gathering hand painted renderings of Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, hand sewn sequined baubles from … Read More