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Sunday, November 29, 2015
Sporty Cycle Fashions
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Cyclist’s Fashions I recently read an article by Karen LeBat writing for The Berg Fashion Library entitled “Bicycle Clothing”. This c...
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Give Thanks
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Thanksgiving This week we celebrate the harvest and a day of thanks which entails journeys to the homes of relatives, near and far. Trad...
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Sunday, November 15, 2015
Pineapple Fiber - Pina
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Pina –Fiber of the Philippines Imagine making a luxurious, diaphanous cloth from a pineapple. The fiber is a leaf fiber from the red ...
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Holiday Shopping
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Giving the Gifts The holidays are rapidly approaching. Have you finished your holiday shopping? Actually, I quite like shopping, ...
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Fan-tas-tic
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Fantastic Fans Hand fans have been a fashion accessory for centuries. We have all seen images of servants holding large tropical leav...
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Brilliant Colors
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October Colors This time of year is so beautiful with inspiring vibrant colors from nature. Artists everywhere use this palette for i...
Friday, October 9, 2015
Wool Week 2015
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The Campaign for Wool Launched in 2010, The Campaign for Wool is a promotion to educate the public about wool and wool-rich products. ...
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