Monthly Archives: May 2012

Muli & Marcus by Andrea Hubbell Photography

Anita of Maliha Creations once told me that “a wet knot is harder to untie” and I couldn’t help but remember that when Andrea Hubbell sent us photos from Muli & Marcus’ sweet, rainy wedding!  You can tell that these two didn’t let the weather dampen their spirits and it looks like a great time [...]

Red Wine May Act to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Adult Women

In the United States, breast cancer is the leading form of cancer for women.  Studies have found that increased alcohol consumption leads to an increased risk of breast cancer, though it is controversial whether or not red wine, a beverage that…

How to kill employee morale in 5 easy steps

There are thousands of parodies on TV and in movies about work places that are horrible. The Dilbert comic strip has been running for 23 years, all around a workplace that is less than motivating. They tend to be very … Continue reading

What’s New in Bridal Fashion for 2012?

GUEST POST by SUSAN SORBELLO of Charlottesville’s West Main Bridal Having recently returned from the designers’ bridal fashion shows for 2012, I am very excited to see changes for 2012. For so long, simple styles have been popular but designers have been moving in a more extravagant direction for this year. I had been expecting [...]

Fun Summer Events at DuCard Vineyards

Recently a small group of friends have started a book club and our selections are leaning towards a wine mystery genre. Reading Ellen Crosby’s series has  been fun, especially because the setting is right here in Virginia. The series begins with The Merlot Murders and has historical facts about Virginia interjected into the story line. References to Charlottesville [...]