Vanessa Swarovski is excited. She’s captured the exclusive rights in Florida to a Paris based jewelry design company, Gioia – a wonderful addition to her eclectic mix of fine jewels sold in her recently opened Vero Beach, Florida store, Vanessa S. In addition to fine jewelry, Vanessa S. also sells crystal jewelry, accessories such as […]
Photographer: Tracy Bayne’s Model Companions
“Some of the most fashionable people I know are animal lovers. Their sense of style not only includes haute couture and the best of the ready-to-wear collections, but their pets as well. Just as what we wear distinguishes us and reflects who are, so do the pets we keep. In these pages I explore the […]
Holiday Spirits To Lift Your Spirit This Season
Gift giving goes into full swing when the holiday season approaches, and there are always a few people who leave you stumped when it comes to picking the perfect present. Is that sweater really flattering in green? Would your sister look jaundiced in that yellow jacket? Maybe blue would be better… Before you make a […]
Bejeweled! Glittering Gems For Animal Lovers
Throughout history, animals have appeared on the wrists, lapels, ears, necks and fingers of jewelry lovers all over the world. In certain cultures, animal held specific meaning. The animal adorned of ancient Egypt felt protected by a faience scarab pendant. A gold lion-headed bracelet, symbolized strength and was associated with the god Heracles in classical […]
Cow Parade 2000
All summer long we here at Animal Fair watched our urban jungle turn into the world’s biggest barnyard festival as crazy cows lined the streets and artists’ imagination ran wild with bovine inspiration. The Cow Parade was in town – an art exhibit and charity auction sponsored by New York City benefiting local charities. Since […]
“Angel Pawprints”
Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion—An Anthology of Pet Memorials edited by Laurel E. Hunt (Hyperion) Animal memorials are nothing new. The Egyptians mummified their dogs, while the Victorians held funeral services for them. Today, there are even virtual pet cemeteries for those who chose to celebrate their loss online. When Laurel Hunt, […]