I Love New Cork

This newest trend has me ‘popping my cork’ with delight. Once designers parade out their new cork accessories, I know warm and sunny days are in the not so distant future. Cork soled shoes have been popular since Carmen Miranda starting shaking her fruity hat but designers have updated the style by adding interesting patterns, [...] Read more »

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Exotics : Rich man, Poor man

One of this year’s trends is the resurgence of animal prints and skins, in both fashion and home. These luxuries are not for everyone , however ; either for ethical or financial reasons. But, alas, we all have an opportunity to participate in this trend. “It takes a village to raise a trend. ” Alligator [...] Read more »

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Trend spotted: Explorer turned native

Remember those black & white Tarzan and Jane movies from the 1930′s and 40′s? “Our gal Jane”- civilized explorer They all began with a beautiful Jane dressed to a tee in full on adventure apparel- usually a stylish khaki pant suit paired with a cute little matching explorer hat. She was the “smart girl” stylishly [...] Read more »

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Maison&Objet: Day one

I had planned to be in Paris this week for Maison&Objet but decided to skip this trip when the opportunity arose for me to go India for the first time in just a few short weeks. The business woman in me thinks it was a smart decision, and the mom in me is happy to [...] Read more »

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In each issue: Color and trends January 2008

Baby it’s cold outside… but my mailbox is a hot bed of color talk, color trends and color advice… as another colorful, exciting year begins! So cozy up with me by taking a quick, colorful peek into a few of my favorites issues…. “Soft hues of Gray and Beige are making a comeback this season”…notice [...] Read more »

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