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Flowers: Nature’s Finest Jewelry

According to the Koran, bread feeds the body, but flowers feed the soul. Like diamonds, flowers are never necessary, even though I am sure Mae West would differ with that statement. Still, who would ever want to go through life without being surrounded by beautiful things? Flowers can be expensive but they can also be affordable and fall within almost any price range. Lilies of the valley and calla lilies may not be birds of paradise, but they do their job more than sufficiently and warm their surroundings with their splash of colors. One rule of thumb, which will help … Continue reading →

Glassware: Whatever Does It Mean?

There are almost as many stories and theories about glassware as there are glasses. Some say buy over-sized wine glasses for everything, even cold soups and desserts. Purists, however, contend that each type of beverage requires a specific type of glass. Legend and folklore have their place in the history of glassware as well. Supposedly, Marie Antoinette had wineglasses molded in the shape of her breasts. Like most legends, however, the truth gets expanded and distorted with every retelling of the tale. No one will ever be able to say for sure, whether they were 32A champagne glasses, 36-D goblets … Continue reading →