The Rocky Mountains (Rockies) was home for me for decades. Many of my ancestors crossed over these mountains to settle the Salt Lake Valley. These gorgeous mountains brought each seasons beauty with exceptional colors. Heading over the Rockies my sister, Cherie, joins for the rest of the journey. Utah Rocky Mountains Growing up near the mountains, …
Life brings vigor and invincible feeling you get from a brand new connection, some may even call it love. This collection by Niiffe is strong, bold, powerful, and modern. The collection brings femininity, passion, and strength. The Collection Love The woman who wears these designs are in tune with her curves, body, and wants to accentuate …
Kyle Denman’s latest design inspiration is a woman spilling her champagne awarded him Young Designer at Fashion Designers’ and Craft Makers’ Network (FDC-YDA) Soiree in New York City. He is a young fashion designer that is passionate, creative, and determined. He took the theme Rolling Twenties to create a timeless classic modern gown. Designing The gown took the theme …
The journey for Angelman Syndrome and fashion begins with the founder of Fashion Designers and Craft Makers’ Network, Joanna Marcella. This journey will bring hope and dreams to many young designers and children. The children with Angelman Syndrome suffer from: Laughter Energetic movement Hugs The mutual fascination of all things shiny – including water Profound special …
The stars hit the Golden Globes unified in black bringing the #timesup and #metoo conversation to the red carpet. The award season began with the hashtags #TimesUp connecting to the #MeToo conversation already started. Twitter exploded with the hashtag #MeToo when Alyssa Milano stated Oct 15, 2017, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ …
Belle is a film about growing from un-acceptance to self-acceptance. Dido Elizabeth Belle, actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw, is a true story of a high society young African-American mixed English during the 18th century. Belle finds herself in high society but has a hard time finding herself anywhere. She struggles to balance things every day. She is the daughter of a slave …
Sitting in the local Champaign coffee shop, Cafe Kopi, with Sara Siders a musician, composer, and guitarist. She is a boundary pusher not only in her music but life. Sider’s is a transplant to the Champaign, Illinois music scene. Her strong sense of rock, blues, and funk to her performance and music. Sara Siders is the …
Japanese tea ceremony is a formal presentation. The service is the winter presentation. This ceremony is preparing and presenting the matcha. This ceremony is centuries old and is about purification, harmony, respect, and tranquility. Matcha Tea Leaves Preparation This matcha is the highest grade of matcha specifically used for ceremonies. The flavor is a stronger umami. …
This weekend, guests of Dusk Till Dawn immersed themselves in a desert wonderland at the hottest party of Coachella, 2018. Performers included Chanel West Coast, Kryoman, EC Twins, DJ Spade, Riiottt, and Outside0utside. Daytime guests enjoyed Guest enjoyed cannabis lounges, dab bars, street artists, pop-up shops, acro yoga and more. Around each corner was a new immersive experience. …
Roger Ebert created Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival or better known as Ebertfest. Ebert was a TV and Chicago Sun-Times film critic. This festival is held at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign IL. This location is near Ebert’s hometown, Urbana. This year celebrates 20 years of Ebertfest. The film festival is set to bring back some …
