As 2009 draws to a close, I look back on the year and think of all the hours I have ’spent’ with my Delamina women. Many evenings after long days at work, and many weekends indoors, spent at my computer, seeking out women that I wanted to celebrate. Driven to find them, wanting to know them, desperate to do them justice in my writing.

The task was difficult, not because I had trouble finding these women, but because I found so many. So many smart, compassionate, strong, funny, brave, gracious women. So many great role models and mentors. Real, imperfect, wonderful women. I’ve enjoyed getting to know more about each of them and I look forward to 2010. Viva les femmes!

Here’s one more look at the Delamina women of 2009. Read more…

Two Views: Diamond Right Hand Rings

Let’s be positive first shall we? Chrissy B has good things to say. “If the search for that dazzling Prince Charming has been more than disappointing, and your Fairy Godmother has yet to wave her magic wand, you can finally stop waiting in anticipation. Today, more than ever, women are buying their own diamonds in the form of the right hand ring.” Read more…

And then there is always a dissenter. Me. “Okay, I know I’m cynical, but I just can’t stomach the “Women of the world, raise your right hand” malarkey. For one thing - how many cultures ‘of the world’ wear the wedding ring on the right hand? For another - why the heck do we need a group of ad-men to tell us to buy ourselves diamonds?” Read more…

New Looks for New Year’s Eve

Fashion addict Chrissy Bryant has some excellent advice. “Fireworks blazing. Colorful confetti and balloons falling from the ceiling. Glasses clinking, lips kissing. I’ve been fantasizing about my New Year’s dress for months. I know it’s out there. I know it’s silver. And satin.” Read more…

Reminders

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Warmest regards,
The Delamina Team

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