We All Say "I Do!" How to Incorporate Your Own Kids Into a Second Wedding


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Including Your Own Children in Your Wedding

A marriage between two individuals is a tremendously significant merge on its own. But add in kids and the event takes on an entirely new meaning. Whether the bride, groom, or both parties have children from previous relationships, ensuring that they feel included in their parent's next life step begins even before the proposal. The good news is that getting your newly blended family off to the Read more

Spring 2012 Trendspotting: Holy Cross!


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Spring 2012 Jewelry Trend: Crosses

Fashion fanatics, take note: crosses have made their way back on the runways. Pucci, Lanvin, and Moschino all showed a version of the cross as accessory, layered with other necklaces and earrings. It brought us back to our favorite cross-wearing star, Madonna, who made that and wearing Kabbalah bracelets en vogue. What do you think of designers using religious symbols as part of their fashion Read more

France's Burqa Ban Starts Today


Updated 04/13/11 8:49 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Punishment For Violating France's Burqa Ban

Starting today, any woman in France wearing the burqa or niqab Muslim veil in public will face a fine of over $200 and take a course in French citizenship. And anyone found forcing a woman to wear a veil will be subject to a $40,000 fine. The all-covering veils have been a hot topic in France for years with different interests taking various positions. Nicolas Sarkozy's government says the veil Read more

The Evolution of the Wedding Dress


Updated 04/18/12 7:32 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Wedding Dress History and Traditions

If you're a bride this wedding season, you know that as soon as you have the ring on your finger, it's time to start thinking about the dress you'll wear on the big day. But do you know how today's bridal fashion traditions came about? From cultural and religious influences to color symbolism, walk with us through the history of the wedding gown. Read more

This Just In: Merkx+Girod Architects Win 2007 Dutch Interior Design Prize


Updated 12/09/11 2:53 PM · Posted by · 18 comments

This Just In: Merkx+Girod Architects Win 2007 Dutch Interior Design Prize

Unlike the converted cathedral that I mused over in September, Merkx+Girod Architects' redesign of the former Dominican Church in Maastricht, Holland, is for all eyes to see. Merkx+Girod were approached by the Dutch booksellers Selexyz (think Barnes & Noble), who asked them to convert the thirteenth-century church into a modern bookstore. Their redesign carried the year, making them the Read more