California has always, always been the leading force behind any trend of significant resonance, and particularly when it comes to the artistic, cutting edge and eccentric lifestyle. While healthy eating has taken on a myriad of different understandings through the ages, it was truly during the consciousness-transformative hippie movement that for the first time, the…
Everything about movies is in more of a state of flux than at any other given time in the history of the silver screen, with so many other competing movie watching platforms and venues open to practically everyone. For true moviegoers, though, there’s nothing like getting out to a theater to be among the very first…
Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and it’s time to turn toward thoughts of what you’re going to give you guy this year. You could rather mindlessly head over to the local drugstore and buy one of those catch-all Valentine’s Day cards and a mass-produced, heart-shaped and cellophane-wrapped box of more wannabe than authentic chocolates, like…
Looking for the ideal gift can be daunting, and especially when the future recipient pretty much seems to have everything he or she wants and needs. The brick and mortar stores and boutiques, as well as the internet are overflowing with much of the same array of possibilities, making it all the more of a…
With the new year poised to burst forth with a level of design innovations, the home decor world is going to be taken to the next level–no, this year’s designs surely move home looks ahead in a clever menagerie of levels. There are so many obvious contributions by truly game-changing style and technology that it…
America has always had a love affair with Italian food, beginning with the first Italians to call the U.S. home. Between 1800 and 1894, over four million Italian immigrants came to join the American melting pot, which began the Italian lineage that would make them today’s fifth largest ethnic group. Most arrived hoping to escape…
Monogramming is fast becoming the hottest trend to hit the wedding industry in a long time. It is highly personal and shows a lot of consideration and thoughtfulness went into anything bearing one. What most people do not know is that in order to be an authentic monogram, three letters are needed. Anything less is…
The holidays are all about food–deliciously sumptuous delights that warm the tummy and soothe the soul. These special occasions present a number of gatherings that always winds up in a delightful array of holiday favorites. What are your holiday favorite foods–you know, the ones without which, Christmas and the holidays would just not be complete?…
Enjoying a meal involves a lot more than simply placing bite after bite of food in your mouth, then followed by chewing and swallowing until you are full. The chief aim for the entire Epicurean effect of dining–whether in environs of a home or in a world class restaurant–must involve several different aspects of the cooking…
Men are notoriously difficult to shop for at the holidays and for birthdays. Most men just shrug or say they don’t need anything if you ask them for gift ideas. And most don’t drop hints about things they like during the year. The most you are likely to get is a longing look while you…