See the most famous bracelet of all time, see the women who inspired the 20K Italian Gold bracelet and learn about the Roman goldsmith who crafted this bracelet and the many trends he started.
Designing a Pandora European charm bracelet has been fun for years but now we have five different necklace types to choose from. Explore fantastic design ideas including the beloved haute couture.
Pandora or euro charm bracelets have taken America by storm. These European masterpieces have yet to be seen around our ankles but just wait, there is a new fashion storm a brewing - see why.
Concho belts offer a distinctive style and add variety to any wardrobe for any season. Learn the history of this beautiful fashion accessory and 12 different ways to wear it, from casual to elegant.
Vacations don't have to entail an airplane for those living in the Midwestern United States. Traveling and holiday can be a great day trip and there are a rare few places that are spectacular - Lake Geneva is one of them. A hidden jewel that many drive right past is the Geneva Lake Museum. More...
Friends plus ice cream equal pure fun. Just as the television series friends showcases, friends and ice cream make wonderful memories. There is no better place in the entire world than the Geneva Lake area as a destination for ice cream. It is a family tradition, it is simple, it is fun and the...
What to buy a swimmer? What to buy a lifeguard? What to buy a swim coach? Here are some great gift ideas. Stay tune 'til the end and we will even share with you five fabulous stocking stuffers all under $20 (3 are under $10) that are sure to delight and please.
The single best fashion statement that has endured the test of time is the scarf. From Princess Grace to current celebrities such as Kelly Rippa and more all females loves scarves. The scarf brings color to the face and comfort to the neck. For aging baby boomers, a scarf also serves to turn a...
Football fans love gifts and the universe of gifts under $25 I promise will surprise you. Give a gift of meaning without spending a fortune-from silly potato head fun to functional and practical.
LOVE my two Chaleur coffee mugs and find I miss them so much that I will take the time to grab them and clean them because they are my favorite. If I didn't have two Monet mugs, I would buy them! My friends have been very generous to me over the years. Funny thing, my favorite gift I have received...
Erté was prolific across a number of different artistic endeavors from fashion designer to set design to an artist of every medium possible (excelling in jewelry, painting and sculpture).became the main innovator giving new inspirations to a period in history of art known as Art Deco. This new...
This is a tale of great proportions, of grand empires, great jewels, and even of a goddess and the launch of a commemorative Barbie doll. A tale of the most expensive movie production ever, a tale of the largest diamond ring and a tale of two tragic love stories. Barbie has created several replicas...
Some celebrities, achieved fame without the bikini (albeit some achieved fame through no clothing at all) but a rare few were famous for their one piece suits. A historical review of famous actresses throughout history from the 1950s and onward is fun and intriguing. Revisit history with us as we...
For JFK's work uniform, you can frequently find him wearing cuff links. Cuff links for JFK was a standard accessory from tuxedo to the campaign trail. As a tribute to a great man who fought for freedom for all American - black and white, let's also remember his attire and his formality of cuff...
Jackie Kennedy's iconic brand lives on even today. For fashion conscious females, the brand she carefully crafted with the extreme care to her clothing and her jewelry to even her gloves. See first hand how gloves were an integral part of fashion for Jackie. Journey with us as we review the many...
Swim fitness is the ultimate exercise program for aerobic exercise! Swim fitness includes a myriad of activities with the very pinnacle being full immersion swimmring...
What is So Special About ST. JOHN's Knits? Let's begin with the distinctive Santana® knit and then there is the glitz of the sequins (paillettes), then there are the celebrities and world leaders who wear this line and much more! Learn why it is special, see for yourself. Be sure to check out...
Jackie's fashion impact continues even in 2010. As the side by side photo above details with both Jackie Kennedy's style and Anne Hathaway - we are still looking to Jackie for our fashion style and classic elegance. Jackie came into popularity five decades ago - in the early 1960's when her...
On September 12, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, gave his wife Jackie Kennedy a 10th anniversary gift of a beautiful emerald ring complete with 10 stones set in an eternity band to symbolize their eternal love. Unbeknownst to them this was to be their last wedding...
I love Hermes scarves. I love, love, love scarves! Fabrics Galore Hermes scarves are made in amazing fabrics from cashmere to silk. The silk are the best value to my mind because you can wear silk even...
Sotherby's sold this faux pearl necklace (estimate at auction was $500-$700) for $211,500! This necklace has lasted throughout four decades and continues to be a fashion statement by world leaders and famous celebrities. Vote at the end for whom you think wears this necklace the best.
What could be better than a Barbie Doll and a celebrity? The combination is outstanding. From the Farrah Fawcett to the dozens of celebrity Barbies throughout the decades. You are no one until you are a celebrity with your own Barbie. Journey with us and see the best of the best - from Barbara...
Kylemore Abbey is a storybook place with an storybook connection to Camelot. The Kennedy family has often been referred to as American royalty and the life of John and Jackie Kennedy. This is a story that connects the Kennedy family, their Irish heritage, the beautiful countryside of Ireland, the...
Jackie Kennedy was a great woman. Yes, she married great men but Jackie defined herself, she set high standards and always excelled. Before JFK, she won an essay and was offered an internship to work for a prestigious organization which she turned down. After her children were grown, fortunes...
Imagine a gift from a Queen, imagine an acre of land connecting a country that succeeded from your country? Imagine a custom piece of jewelry, crafted from your favorite precious stone? Imagine the thought and the care in crafting this gift. What was the gift? How did it connect the United...