About KuShui: The city flower of LanZhou is Kushui Rose (KuShui is a geographical name). The rose which is yielded in KuShui is the best rose in China, so it is called \”Rose of Kushuh\”. KuShui is located in LanZhou, Gansu Province where has the biggest rose manufacturing base in China. And the vast majority [...]
If you enjoy throwing parties, consider making a tiki bar to bring a little island culture to your home. You can build a bar indoors, on your patio, in your yard, or by your pool. A tiki bar is an awesome place to serve drinks, and it is one of the coolest ways to add [...]
The holiday season is here once again and by now you are probably done writing down your Christmas gift list for all of your loved ones. Before you head to the malls to start your holiday shopping spree, pause for a while and think of ways to make your gifts more special this year. The [...]
Leis are traditional Hawaiian flower necklaces made of the beautiful and colorful blossoms found in Hawaii. Traditionally, leis were made only from the most attractive blooms, and given on special occasions, such as luaus. Today they are given out much more frequently than in the past, particularly at Hawaiian events for tourists. These necklaces are [...]
International Thank You Day is on January 11th every year. This special day reminds us to show our appreciation to the people who really make a difference in our lives. There are so many people we can express our gratitude to, including: our mom, dad, teachers, friends, business referrals, mentor, coach. However, it is generally [...]
Maybe you noticed that the dress customs are more and more liberal than previously. Men no longer feel the need to wear neckties when attending important business events. There may be times when it seems like the necktie is an ancient relic of the past. There aren\’t as many formal events being held nowadays. Neckties [...]
The new year is here. It is time to go back to work, take down the tree, and put away all the Christmas presents. Well…maybe not all of the Christmas presents. Did Aunt Frieda give you a pair of Uncle Freddie’s unused golf ball-shaped gold cufflinks? Did Cousin Sarah knit you a pair of socks [...]
With Halloween only a week away it is time to start talking to our children about safety while trick-or-treating. Halloween these days isn\’t like it used to be when children would start trick-or-treating after it got dark and stay out until they had so much candy in their bags that they couldn\’t even hold them [...]
There are two kinds of New Year\’s Resolutions: 1. What you are going to do to accomplish your goals 2. Who you want to be Many New Year\’s Resolutions are of the first kind: * I\’m going to lose 25 pounds this year * I\’m going to exercise every day * I\’m going to learn [...]
The first shoes were invented purely as a method for protecting the human feet. The human body as a whole is delicate; the feet in particular needing good protection. Even though initially shoes were worn for protection purposes, the majority of people could not wear shoes because of their high manufacturing costs. Shoes became viable [...]
What is it about silver clutch bags that makes them a timeless adornment that transcends fashion? Just thinking about a silver clutch bag conjures up images of Hollywood starlets walking red carpets in their elegant flowing gowns, with of course, a silver clutch bag under their gloved arm. These purses just scream elegance, class, sophistication, [...]
With rave being the in thing today, it is but natural that club toys and rave gear are so much in demand. Add-ons to apparel and accessories have been around from times immemorial and these indulgences are known to have fascinated people across cultures and of all ages. When you speak of club toys you [...]
Did you know that you can actually source and flaunt bottle opener belt buckles? These belt buckles function like any other and hold the trouser well in place. The range is being flaunted by both men and women today. You can source the bottle opener belt buckles among the luxurious accessories range or the style [...]
Hip hop fashion or styles of hip hop clothing demand a good know how about the trend. The styles of apparel call for including the distinctive African American fashion sense that originally sprung from the back lanes of Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco Bay Area and even Miami. Styles of hip hop clothing have [...]
Rather improbably, perhaps, the necktie may have originated with the ancient Egyptians. Wrapped around the neck and a long rectangular fabric is hanging on the shoulder. The prototype of neckties in the legend is similar to a short shawl. In ancient Egyptian culture the necktie represents many things, including the wearer\’s place on the social [...]