What a Missoni Dress Taught Me About Suffering

What a Missoni Dress Taught Me About Suffering

As I opened up my luggage after a trip to L.A., I was met with the strong scent of perfume. That’s when I saw it. My brand new coral and gold Missoni dress had two dark purple round stains about the size of softballs on the front. I’d only worn once at the French Kiss...
My Parisian Spiritual Search for the "IT" Bag

My Parisian Spiritual Search for the "IT" Bag

Most people would not put the words “spiritual” and “handbag” in the same sentence.But, I’m not like most people.I’ve found God at Bergdorf’s. I’ve had a spiritual experience at the Ritz Carlton. And more recently, I had an awakening while on the search for the...
How an $8 Bouquet of Tulips Made Me Rich

How an $8 Bouquet of Tulips Made Me Rich

A flower blossoms for its own joy. Oscar Wilde I just finished arranging white tulips in a lovely crystal vase.Three arrangements, to be precise. Each week, I stop by the local grocery store or the farmer’s market to pick up three bouquets of flowers — one for my...