Olympic Superlatives: Fashion Edition

I've always been a sucker for a parade, and for themed outfits. It stands to reason, then, that one of my favorite aspects of the Olympics is the unveiling of each country's official uniform at the opening ceremony, be they good, bad, or downright ugly. Plus, the parade of nations is every athletes' moment to … Continue reading Olympic Superlatives: Fashion Edition

VDay Weirdness 2018: The Round-up!

For that Ken and Barbie couple Oh Etsy, you veritable trove of odd and unexpected. Only you could offer up this disturbing show of affection. Spotted at: Babble McLovin' on a New LevelThere's something to be said for getting your loved one something they truly love for V-Day. And if your partner is super into … Continue reading VDay Weirdness 2018: The Round-up!

GlobeWatch 2018: Turning to Fashion’s Dark Side

In a sea of black, how do we choose who wore it best? As it turns out, making distinctions between best- and worst-dressed at the 2018 Golden Globes wasn't -- at least for me -- affected much by the theme of the evening. The best were stunning, well-suited to the attendee's body and personality, and … Continue reading GlobeWatch 2018: Turning to Fashion’s Dark Side

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A Whimsical Wonderland

Festival of Trees 2017 We've cultivated a bit of an annual family tradition taking in the Berkshires' Festival of Trees. Every year, there's a theme - this year's was Whimsical, Wonderful and the entire exhibit was augmented by an accompanying fine art show of Morgan Bulkeley's 1-,2-, and 3-D art. Ten different rooms were filled … Continue reading A Whimsical Wonderland