Hollywood and designers’ runways often pave the way for the next everyday fashion trends. Yes, the stars and models of the world often dress to a level of excess that is neither practical nor affordable, but the examples they set still tend to trickle down to more practical versions of their often-outlandish garb. For summer 2015 it’s looking like that will be no different. Following several seasons spent rocking enormous…
Summer is here! Yes, we all know that the official first day of summer isn’t until June 21. But why worry about being so official? Memorial Day has come and gone, and after the ugly winter and lackluster spring most of us had to suffer through, aren’t we all ready to embrace summertime a bit earlier than what’s “official”? Speaking of things being official, though, since it’s officially June it…
See you later, April showers – it’s time for May flowers! No matter where you live, spring is one of the best times of the year – the weather is great, plants and flowers begin blooming all over the place and all that rain that usually blows in with April gives way to blue, sunny skies. Sure, some of us have to deal with aggravating seasonal allergies, but isn’t a…
There are many beautiful diamonds in the world. Maybe you’re lucky enough to even have a few of them in your own collection. Regardless of what is or isn’t in your personal jewelry box, though, you can always appreciate the shine of the finest diamonds. And there is perhaps no diamond that has been ogled more than the famous Hope Diamond has been over the years. At 45.52 carats, it’s…
Spring has sprung! Well, sort of/kind of, at least. Many parts of the country are still inexplicably experiencing some holdover winter weather. (That seems to be a drum we’ve been beating here for a while now. Come on, spring, do your thing already! Let’s see some blooming!) But we’re now well into April, which means it’s time to celebrate all of our April babies out there and talk about your…
We may be more than a week into the month, but don’t worry – we haven’t forgotten about all of you March babies out there! The short month in February may have held us up a bit, but now we’re in a March state of mind, and if you were born this month it’s time to celebrate Birkat Elyon-style. Sure, the weather might be as unpredictable as the sunrise and…
March is here, and that means that spring is (finally) coming soon. For most of us, it doesn’t really feel that way yet. It still gets dark early and in much of the country temperatures are still freezing and snow is still falling. But the big thaw-out is coming, and it’s coming soon – with Daylight Savings Time right around the corner the days will soon be longer, and before…
February may be the shortest month on the calendar year. It may be a bit fickle, unable to decide if it wants to be 28 or 29 days long. But we think that just makes it all the more special and unique. After all, February is the only month that has the distinction of being able to squeeze another day onto the calendar every four years or so. Of course,…
The diamond.It’s beautiful and rare. It looks great on your finger, pinned to your ear, dangling from your wrist or hung from your neck. But what do you really know about diamonds besides that they’re pretty looking gemstones often used in engagement rings? If you’re interested in learning more about diamonds, then read on for 12 interesting facts about them. The Word What’s in a name? Well, “adamant” if the…
Another year has come and gone, and now here we are in 2015. Hopefully 2014 was a fantastic year for you, and you had a great time ringing in the new year. Maybe you’ve made an ambitious New Year’s resolution or have big plans for 2015: a new job, a promotion, a career change, a graduation, a new relationship, a wedding or something else amazing. Or maybe you’re just content…