Q&A with Carole Tanenbaum: The Glamour of Costume Jewelry
 | | Carole Tanenbaum has earned a glowing reputation for her classic jewelry collection. | There is no doubt that our First Lady has brought style back to the White House. On inauguration day, all eyes were watching for what Michelle Obama would be wearing, oh and the inauguration of the President too, of course. One woman, Carole Tanenbaum, was behind the dazzling brooch that set off the ensemble designer Isabel Toledo had created.
Carole Tanenbaum has been in the vintage costume jewelry business for 25 years. Her online store has been a mecca for high-end, collectible vintage costume jewelry. She has accessorized everyone from Natalie Portman to Sarah Jessica Parker to First Lady Michelle Obama.
People who have a passion for fashion always explain their infatuation ...
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There's More Than Garlic in Gilroy
 | | This year's Garlic Showdown, on July 26, is hosted by Fabio Vivani, star of Bravo Television Network's "Top Chef" series. | Though Gilroy, Calif. is well known for its garlic crop and also produces mushrooms in considerable quantity, the City is about more than just food products. The quaint town in the south part of Santa Clara County offers opportunities for fun and adventure in a relaxed and family-friendly environment. __
For kids of all ages, visit Gilroy Gardens, a theme park that includes rides, attractions, gardens, food concessions, an events plaza and more. Their main attractions are Circus Trees - some very unusual and over 50 years old - rescued from Scotts Valley, Calif. The park also features: Monarch Garden, in a greenhouse so large that a train, a monorail, and a river runs through it; the ...
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