I absolutely adore this time of year. I'm tickled pink over everything this season has to offer. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I'm thinking of new ways to decorate our dinner table. In lieu of the classic cornucopia, I'm going to opt for something with a bit more edge -- like these elegant centerpieces below. (Photographs via … [Read more...]

As part of her thesis for a fine arts academy in Amsterdam, South African designer Leanie Van der Vyver, showcased a pair of towering footwear that puts even Lady Gaga's skyscraper heels to shame. Entitled "scary beautiful" Van der Vyver claims her goal in designing the heels is to explore "what lies beyond perfection." I applaud Van der Vyver's … [Read more...]

What kind of flowers do you enjoy receiving? While I like the standard red roses, I much prefer the beauties below. Tulips, Calla Lilies, Orchids, Gardenias, Chrysanthemums and Hydrangeas -- they just seem so much more exotic -- don't you agree? … [Read more...]

 Yes, we are in the midst of a nor'easter with wet snow, heavy wind and coastal flooding. The bright side? It's also the first snow day of the season. … [Read more...]

  Can you believe it? Obama won. I was at the polls by 5:45 AM on election day. I'm so glad I decided to vote early and even more glad I didn't experience any issues casting my ballot. Many states reported widespread voting problems, ranging from long lines, ballot issues and even refusal for help by poll workers -- which is outrageous … [Read more...]

I encourage all registered voters to go out and vote, immediately. It's your time. Be heard.   … [Read more...]

  Joanna Goddard from "A CUP OF JO" has been doing a charming series for her blog, which she titled, "Fall Challenge" and this week, she's asking her avid followers to memorize a poem by next Thursday. Off course, I've decided to join her little duel, opting to memorize "Southern Pastoral" by Pulitzer prize-winning American poet Natasha Threthewey -- who was … [Read more...]

Born Sofia Villani Scicolone in Rome, Italy, Sophia Loren embodies the voluptuous sex pot but most would be surprised to learn that until the age of 14, the Italian beauty was considered to be an ugly duckling, bearing the names, "Toothpick" and "Stick" throughout her childhood.   Loren attributes her sultry figure to a popular Italian dish, musing, "everything … [Read more...]