There’s Always a Great Find at Fannie’s
Any woman will tell you that when we shop, we look for three things: fashionable items, great customer service and bargain prices. It is rare to find all three of these and more in one place, but the people of Parkland, Florida are in luck, because Fannie’s Finds has it all! I was fortunate enough to discover this incredible boutique …read more
Karess Swimwear – Local Business Spotlight
Karess Swimwear is a fashion swimwear line designed to show your beauty from the inside out. Created by Kristin Gilliam, Karess Swimwear was launched in early 2011 in Coconut Grove, Florida. Kristin graduated from the University of Florida, where she was part of the swim team. She had a double passion – one for swimming and all things water, and …read more
Brown (Yard) Is Beautiful!
It’s February in Florida, and except for the occasional freak storm, there is no rain falling for another 3 – 4 months at least. Many people new to our state are under the impression that Florida, especially south Florida is a tropical rainforest. Not even close. The southern end of our peninsula is considered sub-tropical; we DO get cold weather, …read more
3 Tips to Fight the Big Boys
If you are like me then you are sick and tired of seeing the big corporations taking over. Everywhere I go I see the same big stores, selling the same products, holding the same sales. In today’s market small, locally owned businesses can thrive, but they need to do things a little differently. Here are 3 things you can do …read more
Spring ’12 Fashion Trends
The rest of the country is finally catching up to what South Floridians have known for years—wearing bright colors is so much more exciting than shrouding oneself in nothing but black! Being born and raised in South Florida, I was shocked to see that black and other neutrals—grey, nude, khaki and white—were the go to choices for most New Yorkers. …read more
“Awful” Soil Just Fine for South Florida Native Plants
Look at this! Just look at it! Hmmmm. Not very dark, not very loamy. I can’t see any organic matter. You can’t be seriously considering this stuff for planting flowering plants, can you? I mean, come on! Well, in most parts of south Florida, in neighborhoods, and on “improved” lots everywhere, this is what we have to work with. Most …read more
