Posts filed under “Culture”

Behind the Velvet Robe

Scene: In March. I did a post on social media and Sandra Smith-Doghmi, Founder and Publisher, Red the Luxury Life magazine contacted me saying “I love the photo of you and your wife in front of the neon and would like to do a story about it”. Sure, I said. I gathered photographs and wrote […]

Winter Land

Scene: The Winter Solstice arrives for only a moment. The coldest season enters with a gust of Arctic winds as big white fluffy clouds are pushed aside. The time to layer and bundle up is here as the waning of daylight hours comes near and the Sun disappears. Wrapped in warmth for comfort and style. Uptown, downtown, and all around town, coats and […]

Halloween Eve

Scene: Christina Osburn and Paul O’Connor’s Annual Halloween Gathering. On a cool fall evening full of spirits and delights, festive friends arrive. Smiles, hugs, and greetings. Some in costume. Some in sweaters, jackets, and warm wear. The Waxing Crescent Moon in the sky, was illuminated 41% by the Sun. A subtle breeze brushed by, the leaves rustled as the […]

Halloween Spirit

Scene: A fun and happy Halloween celebration hosted by Paul O’Connor and Christina Osburn. Paul is wearing one of his creations. Paul, former Technical Director and Stage Designer at Vassar College, is now Designer and Owner of his woodworking and design studio. He’s a master craftsman! Scene: Christina Osburn, with a knife through her head, […]

NYFW Hervé Léger

Scene: Fall/Winter 2022, Hervé Léger’s Creative Director, Christian Juul-Nielsen’s collection showcased its iconic bodycon silhouette in a new way this season using knitwear in ways it had never been done before. Knitted bralettes were paired with matching skirts and long knitted gloves, while knitted dresses were shredded to give the illusion of fringing. A bold […]