As with so many people today, Edwidge Danticat is waiting to hear news about her family members living in Haiti. She knows some of them are alive but has yet to hear from others. My heart goes out to her, and to everyone in her situation.

Edwidge Danticat is an amazing woman. Her parents migrated to New York when she was very young and she remained in Haiti with relatives until she was 12, when she joined her parents in Brooklyn, NY. She had a difficult time fitting in, adjusting to a new land and language, and she took comfort in her writing. She went on to earn a degree from Barnard and an MFA from Brown. Since then, one of her books was an Oprah’s Book Club selection, and she won a MacArthur genius award.

Beautiful writer and very caring woman, Edwidge is our Delamina woman of the week.

Lucky Beetle

Remember the sixties? Peace, love and scarab beetle pendants. Maybe not, but if you missed out then, you have a second chance now. And if you do remember, this wonderful sterling silver scarab beetle pendant is a lovely bit of nostalgia. Read more…

There Is Only One Chanel

Fashion addict Chrissy Bryant is inspired by a legend of the past.

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” That is one statement to live by, especially when coming from the legendary Coco Chanel. Read more…

Mothers and Daughters

This week, Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri are featured in our Mothers and Daughters series.

“I happen to love Susan Sarandon but I know she has a polarizing effect. You can sort rooms of people as either ‘pro’ or ‘con’. And it would probably track pretty much along with red and blue.” Read more…

Reminders

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Warmest regards,
The Delamina Team

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