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Salvatore Ferragamo: Shoemaker to the Stars
How many people can say that they found their professional calling at the age of 9? We hear of musical or math prodigies, but who knew that a young boy could be a prodigy of footwear? Fortunately for all those with an...
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Alternative Wedding Ceremony Vows and Readings
Most wedding ceremonies are very traditional and feature the same Biblical readings and standard vows. While the old customs can be beautiful, for some couples, they simply are not original enough. Your wedding is one...
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Gracious Thank You Notes for Wedding Gifts
With so much of our communication being electronic these days, many people have lost the knowledge of how to hand write a personal note. While a phone call, text, or email might be fine for most of our...
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The Bridal Party: Roles, Responsibilities, and Choosing the Right People
Ensure that your special day goes smoothing by choosing the best suited people to support you.
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Emily Post: Society, Scandal, and Etiquette
"Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use." Those who assume that the first lady of etiquette was a proper person...
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How to Create Professional Looking DIY Wedding Centerpieces
Do it yourself wedding projects are more popular than ever these days. Whether the bride is trying to work within a tight budget or simply wants to put her personal stamp on her reception, many are opting to craft their...
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The Guys' Guide to Engagement Ring Shopping
The four little words that will change everything: "Will you marry me?". Few things in life are more intimidating than shopping for an engagement ring. There is the discomfort with buying something about which you may...
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Katharine Hepburn: A True Yankee Original
If there was ever an American actress who personified the spirit of individualism, it would have to be Katharine Houghton Hepburn. Mayflower descendant, daughter of a suffragette, and an athlete, Katharine Hepburn was a...
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Irish Wedding Customs, Superstitions, and Lucky Traditions
We have all heard the expression “the luck of the Irish”. When a bride begins planning a wedding based on Irish customs, it is very true that much of what she does will be based on trying to bring good luck to the...
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Wedding Favors: Origins, Ideas, and Inspiration
It is a widely practiced custom around the globe for the bride and groom to thank their guests for attending their wedding with some sort of small gift. The little trinket, known as the wedding favor, is a symbol of...
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The Long and Short of It: History of Hair
Gimme head with hair Long beautiful hair Shining, gleaming, Streaming, flaxen, waxen You can tell a lot about a society by the way the women and men in it wear their hair. Far beyond mere fashion trends,...
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Modern Dating Etiquette
For as long as there have been men and women, there has been the desire to meet that special someone. Dating has been around forever, and in every society there have been unwritten (and sometimes written) rules that...
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Legendary Photographer Richard Avedon
“There is no such thing as inaccuracy in a photograph. All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth.” So said legendary photographer Richard Avedon, the New York native whose artistic vision forever...
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German Wedding Customs
Traditional wedding customs are an important part of weddings around the globe. Each culture has their own unique customs which make weddings meaningful and enjoyable. German weddings are rich with numerous customs...
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Wedding Traditions in Greece
If you are looking for a culture whose weddings are steeped in tradition, full of joy, and lively as can be, look no further than Greece! Greek weddings are big, exciting events, packed with family, food, and dancing,...
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Planning a Catholic Wedding
In the Roman Catholic faith, a wedding is about much more than marrying two people; it is a celebration of their love for God and each other. The engagement period is not only for nailing down the details of a beautiful...
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Platinum History, Jewelry, and Prices
When you hear the world “platinum”, what comes to mind? Platinum weddings, platinum albums, platinum credit cards, and of course platinum jewelry. In other words, platinum symbolizes the ultimate in luxury and...
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The Roaring 20s: Jazz, Flappers, and the Charleston
At the end of World War I, society experienced a dramatic shift. Shaking off the misery and shell-shock, young people broke with traditional values and embraced all things modern. Women cast off their corsets, literally...
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Etiquette: Origins, Misconceptions, and Modern Forms
To many people, etiquette is nothing more than the art of trying to catch someone using the incorrect fork at a dinner party. They are mistaken, however, as etiquette has served as a code of social behavior...
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Tropical Destination Weddings
The beach wedding is the ultimate in romance and relaxation. Beaches are among the world's most romantic locales for weddings. Imagine exchanging your vows on a beautiful white sand beach with the sun sparkling on the...
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Grace Kelly: American Royalty
If there was ever an icon of elegance, style, and refinement, it would have to be Grace Kelly. The third child in a family of a self-made Philadelphia millionaire, Miss Kelly went on to have a brief, but...
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Hitchcock Blondes: Cool, Platinum, and Daring
Learn about some of the actresses in this famous director's films.
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The New York Times Newspaper Wedding Announcements
Once called the “Plaza of newspaper wedding announcements”, for brides to be, there is nothing more prestigious than being featured in The New York Times wedding announcements in the Sunday Styles section. With...
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The Rise and Fall of the Supermodel
According to Claudia Schiffer, “In order to become a supermodel one must be on all the covers all over the world at the same time so that people can recognize the girls.” And she would know; the beautiful Schiffer...
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The Ultimate Wedding Champagne Guide
What would a celebration be without Champagne? An integral part of any festive occasion, Champagne or sparkling wine is particularly associated with weddings. Before ordering the bubbly for your wedding toasts, learn...
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Emeralds: Facts, History, and Legendary Gems
The spectacular Seringapatam Jewels on display in the V&A Museum Did you know that diamonds are not the world's most valuable gems? There is another gemstone, which in its most fine form, can be even more rare...
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Arranged Marriages, Past and Present
"The Arranged Marriage", 1862 painting by Vasili Pukirev An arranged marriage is the union of a man and a woman which is brought about by someone other than the bride and groom. Historically, it was the primary way in...
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The 7 Most Influential Bridal Gown Designers
Every season, the bridal designers debut their latest collections in New York. There are numerous designers, but from those, there are a select few whose collections are always eagerly anticipated, much sought after...
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Five Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Should Own
Every woman wants to be chic and stylish, yet many do not know how to begin planning their wardrobe. The key to looking polished and appropriate in any situation is not spending a fortune on designer clothing or...
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The Iconic Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn in her most iconic role, Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Consult any list of the most famous style icons of all time, and at the very top will be Audrey Hepburn. Known for her elegance and...
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Art Deco Style
The Art Deco movement was a glamorous new style that captured the excitement of the Machine Age and the sophistication of the Roaring 20s. Art Deco was officially launched in Paris in 1925, and rapidly took...
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A Brief History of Wedding Cakes - Traditional to Contemporary
The wedding cake is the showpiece of any modern wedding. Elaborately decorated and often costing thousands of dollars, the bride's cake is one of the key features of the wedding reception. For as long as people...
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Truman Capote's Black And White Ball
The great celebrity party of 1966.
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History of Lace Making
Lace has long been a treasured decorative element for fashion, especially bridal fashion. Cherished for its delicate workmanship and airy patterns, lace has been worn as an adornment since the 15th Century. This is a...
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Chinese Bridal Customs
Chinese weddings are rich with symbolism, tradition, and rituals. Paying homage to ancestors and traditions is one of the key concepts in Chinese weddings. Whether you are a Chinese-American bride or groom,...
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Language of Wedding Flowers
The flowers are one of the most important decorative elements in a wedding. They add color, scent, and convey a specific tone, depending on the type of flower chosen. But did you know that flowers can say much more than...
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Tiffany & Co: Most Famous Jewelry Store
A brief history of America's most beloved and iconic name in jewelry.
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Body Adornment Throughout History
For as long as human beings have existed, they have sought to adorn themselves with symbols of status, membership, and beauty. Dating back before recorded history, people have used movable ornaments such as jewelry and...
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Life And Style Of Coco Chanel
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel once said that, "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." This one statement eloquently sums up the philosophy of the designer who revolutionized the way that women dressed. Coco Chanel...
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Second Weddings
There was a time when most marriages were expected to last a lifetime and to be divorced was a shameful condition, especially for a woman. As times have changed, though, divorce has become much more common. This in...
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Crown Jewels Of Britain
One of the most priceless collections in the entire world is the British Crown Jewels. This group of regal regalia consists of crowns, scepters, orbs, swords, rings, spurs, as well as the special garments donned by the...
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The Legends, Histories, and Superstitions of the World's Most Famous Gems
Gemstones have captured the imagination of people since ancient times. They have been used as declarations of love, the spoils of war, gifts to show reverence, and especially as symbols of wealth and royal power. The...
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Pearl Jewelry Throughout History
Pearls have been treasured since antiquity. They have been revered for their iridescence, their radiance, their luster, and elegant beauty. People have crushed pearls into their makeup, ingested them as medicine, and...
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Summer Solstice Weddings - A Midsummer Night's Dream
The summer solstice falls on Friday, June 20th at 23:59 this year. June has long been a favorite month for weddings, and being married on the summer solstice is especially auspicious. The month of June was named for...
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Why Swarovski Crystals Are So Popular
The Swarovski Company is well-known for their lines of sparking jewelry, that creates a web of rainbow-hued light. The crystal beads that make up Swarovski crystal jewelry contain approximately 32% lead to maximize...
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Interests include Sailing,Travel, History and Technology
Served in US Navy after graduating from high school. Afterwards went to work for IBM and then spent the next 30+ years working for IBM and several other companies in the dp field. Worked as a computer field engineer, software system engineer and later as a salesman selling mainframes and high value systems to fortune 500 companies.
Decided to retire in 1997 and go sailing. Had owned a sailboat since 1983 but could never spend more than 10 days on it.
Over the next five years,spent from 6-11 months on the boat each year cruising the Chesapeake,Florida Keys and the Bahamas. In 2005 started to explore internet marketing and opened an e commerce store specializing in wedding jewelry for the entire wedding party.
Website: www.silverlandjewelry.com
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