The 12 Days of Christmas traditionally begin on Christmas Day….and this year (2020), our Social-Distanced 12 Days of Christmas  is  especially challenging, because the season holds so many memories, traditions…

The Christmas song “A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS” was first made popular by Julie Andrews a long time ago (in the 60’s I think). Yet, throughout the decades, it…

Yesterday (11/30/2020)  the auction house, Cristie’s sponsored a panel discussion to examine the position of Fine/High Jewelry and how such jewelry is often overlooked as works of ART.  Experts referenced…

Living alone has not been easy; nor does it ever feel natural (following the trauma /loss of my family). So, as COVID 19 forced me into isolation from my community…I…

Every continent, every country, every community, every career and every human condition is impacted by COVID 19.  Our lives will never return to what we call “normal”. We are all…

I don’t care if MARCH starts AND ends like a lion, or settles down like a lamb!  Regardless, it’s just NOT one of my favorite months. So, my  March-Antidote is Color…

Valentine’s Day is about a week away…so it’s the perfect time for DINING and DIAMONDS!A couple years ago, I blogged about the pairing of  Romance, Diamonds and Food … the …

Labor Day is just days away, so during these last days of Summer, I must enjoy some Summer Sparkle – one More Time at the Beach …… and also share some more Sparkle on…

In years gone by, Spring Lake, NJ was nicknamed the “Irish Rivera”. Today, it is often compared to other Gilded Age Coastal Resorts like Bar Harbor, Maine and Newport, Rhode Island.  Spring…

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