Spring Forward

M.A.C. previews modern cool and retro glam for spring

Published on 1/07/11

This spring, M.A.C. wants to make you a “jean-ius.” The cosmetics giant’s Jeanius collection is a celebration of denim’s journey from country cousin to haute couture. The collection of moody blues and indigo ink comes in four new limited-edition eye shadows (with faux metal snaps), lipsticks, lipglass, and nail lacquer. The icy shades are the epitome of modern cool and will be available in April. Read More »

A Sterling Idea

Carolyn O’Keefe’s American Estate Jewelry

Published on 12/17/10

You may remember my good friend Carolyn O’Keefe, who, for several years, wrote the Home department for The Hunt magazine. Read More »

Historic Prints Make Perfect Gifts

Published on 12/07/10

Searching for the perfect gift for a history buff? The Delaware Historical Society has the solution for your gift-giving dilemmas. Read More »

Leather Accessories

Instant warmth for your home

Published on 11/02/10

“Our home is our sanctuary away from the busy world around us, it tells a story of places we have traveled,” says Nita Burstam from Somethings Unique in Greenville. This store offers a vast array of home accessories from around the world, and a full design service, too. They specialize in incorporating the homeowner’s lifestyle into the decor of the room. Read More »

It Takes Ten Thousand Villages

Greenville store provides outlet for artisans worldwide

Published on 10/08/10

Artists from Haiti, India, Kenya and 38 other countries sell their creations, ranging from beautiful wall art to handmade toys and games, at Ten Thousand Villages in Greenville, Del. Read More »

DSO Nominated for Latin Grammy

"Interchange" marks first commerical CD release

Published on 9/17/10

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra celebrates its nomination for a Latin Grammy in the Best Classical Contemporary Composition category. Read More »

In With The Old

Vintage-inspired looks from the runway to the Web

Published on 9/03/10

Fashion is cyclical. For better or worse, we can always count on the old being new again. It is no surprise, then, that the fall 2010 runways reflected a sort of nostalgia. The catwalk was awash in re-imagined classics and pieces that nod to a bygone era of modest hemlines, lush textures, and feminine silhouettes. Read More »

A Brandywine Mystery

Local author is inspired by setting, history

Published on 8/20/10

When Gene Pisasale visited the Brandywine Battlefield last summer, he had no idea that a year later he’d be the author of a mystery novel set in the Brandywine Valley. Read More »

Pillow Puffs Up Turtles’ Survival

Hand-crafted pillow raises funds for turtles in Gulf of Mexico

Published on 8/17/10

Her line of elegant home décor treasures was inspired by the sea and its whimsical creatures, so when the oil spill devastated the Gulf of Mexico, Lynn McKernan was horrified. Read More »

Summer Beauty

Bright ideas on makeup and sunny day accessories

Published on 7/16/10

This summer’s beauty trend is a mélange of bright colors. Very wearable, this modern look is sophisticated in its simplicity, a must for complementing the vibrant kaleidoscope of colors and tribal twist of fashions that paraded down the runway this season: Turquoise complemented by violet, coral with a hint of the season’s neutral, pink champagne to add a touch of romance. Read More »