Jaguar Julie Lensography     by JaguarJulie

My Squidoo How-To Lenses 

Kimberly asked that I write an article for Squidoo about Expanding your lens publishing power; so that resulted in an accompanying lens in which I well expanded upon the topic!

The 'Squidoo for Dummies' was something that I had been considering for...

How-to Squidoo with Tips from Giant Squids, Squid Angels and Squidoo Lensmasters!

Well, you've come to the right place! Squidoo now has well over 620,000 lenses -- yes, folks! That's over half a million lenses with over 200,000 lensmasters. With that many lenses and lensmasters, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. But if you hav...

Expanding Your Lens Publishing Power :: A Squidoo How-To From a Mega Giant Squid

Hello Lensmasters! I have prepared this special Squidoo how-to lens just for you! This lens gives you step-by-step directions from a squid addict who has experienced over two years on Squidoo to become a Mega Giant Squid and Squid Angel, has two LOTD...

My Squidoo Activist -- Charity Lenses 

Something new -- more lenses for charity + I'm a Squidoo Activist now!

Oh, something new for me. Anne Reidy asked me to become a Squidoo Activist. More about that later!

Cook for the Cure -- Think Pink in Your Kitchen with KitchenAid

Yes, KitchenAid has the coolest line of pink Cook for the Cure kitchen appliances and gadgets in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. You too can show your support for this wonderful charity and also be in the pink, stylizing your...

KitchenAid Artisan Mixers -- How to Colorize Your Kitchens

What is my favorite kitchen appliance? Why that is easy to answer -- it's the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer! Why? Well, certainly the brand name strength and reliability of KitchenAid and Whirlpool appliances would be utmost in my opinion. However, the ic...

Fan Appreciation Lenses 

Thank you, thank you, thank you ...

Well, for the love of Pete ... and all my fans and favorites! ;)

Squidoo Fans -- I LOVE my fans!

I have devoted this very special lens page to all of my Squidoo fans -- some of the very best lensmasters on the internet today as a thank you, appreciation lens! If you have joined my fan club, you will find yourself featured on this lens page! I ju...

Squidoo Favorites -- Thanks to the Squidoo Readers!

In appreciation for those very special Squidoo Fans who not only take time to sign guestbooks, participate in duels, but also to Favorite a particular lens -- this lens has been created to thank you. I just wanted to do something a little extra to th...

Jaguar Julie LOVES Squidoo Lenses ... 

I really LOVE SQUIDOO with all my innards!

LOTD of a Giant Squid 100 Club Member

Well, thanks for dropping by my lens that showcases my 3 LOTDs -- lenses of the day. Yes, I've been honored on 3 separate occasions to have a lens of the day. Those have come over the past 2-1/4 years of being a member of Squidoo and authoring over 3...

I absolutely LOVE Squidoo

Hmmm, yes, Squidoo! I have been Squidooing for well over two years and there seems to be no letting up ... much to the sometime dismay of my dear old, somewhat spicy hubby. "Dear, so what did YOU do today? I'll bet you've been Squidooing haven't you!...

I AM a Member of The Giant Squid 100 Club

Yes, you too can be a Giant Squid on Squidoo. When the call went out to us lensmasters here on Squidoo, the challenge was to create 100 interesting and topical lenses in order to earn the honor of being a Giant Squid. I do believe a few lensmasters,...

Squid Angel -- Blessings to YOU

This is the first instance on Squidoo that I've actually written about my Catholic upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, and what an impact it had on my spiritual being. You see, it was the nuns and priests that I encountered in elementary and grade school...

Buy ONE of Jaguar Julie's Lenses

Well, Jaguar Julie to the rescue! Why not buy one of Jaguar Julie's developed lenses? While many are not for sale and will probably never be for sale -- no matter what the price as they are PRICELESS -- there are at the minimum 100 lenses that can be...

My Superhero Lenses 

Julia Nagy -- My Grandmother is My Namesake and My SUPERHERO!

Yes, thinking about the 'superheroes' in my life, the very first person that comes to mind is my grandmother! First of all, my grandmother was my namesake -- I was named in honor of my grandmother! And, I can't think of a day that goes by that I do N...

Helen Keller -- A TRUE Superhero

I don't know about you, but Helen Keller faced some incredible obstacles in her young life. Not only did she overcome these obstacles, but she went on to become an accomplished, unique, and inspiring individual. How do I know Helen Keller? Well, like...

Anne Frank -- A TRUE Superhero

It is incomprehensible to imagine what Anne Frank endured in her young and short life nor is it possible to comprehend the terror that her family experienced. To me Anne Frank is without a doubt a true superhero of immeasurable proportions. On June...

My Teachers Who Mentored Me :: Mr. Duval, Ms. Hartford, Mrs. LeMasters, Ms. Bickimer -- My Superheroes

Do you know that in the United States, each state determines the requirements for getting a license to teach in public schools? And, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 1.4 million elementary school teachers, 600,000 middle school...

Gloria Steinem -- A FEMINIST Superhero

Yes, I'm wondering about that? Is it too bold a statement to make that WE GIRLS have this feminist superhero Gloria Steinem to thank for being able to SQUIDOO? It's been over 40 years since her 1962 Esquire magazine article about women being forced...

It's all about the CATS ... FCNMHP Charity Lenses! 

It's true what they say about personalities ...

Have you created a lens for a charity YET? How about considering FCNMHP ... the charity for June 2008.

First Coast No More Homeless Pets :: Jacksonville, FL

Jaguar Julie has been working with FCNMHP, a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation located in Jacksonville, Florida, to help with the spaying and neutering of the feral cat colony in her neighborhood. This lens page is dedicated to this fine organization ho...

Bandit the Cat

"Yes, my name is Bandit the Cat and I am the most discriminating cat in Jaguar Julie's household. I've recently not been quite myself as you see Jaguar Julie took over the management of a colony of feral cats. I'm particularly peeved that she's not...

Tigger the Cat

"Hi, my name is Tigger the Cat and I am the youngest and most spunky cat in Jaguar Julie's household! You've probably already met Bandit and Precious -- they've been around a while and are OK for the most part for older cats! I'm just the kid don'tc...

Country Club Cats

I'm talking about country club cats as in a feral cat colony that has overtaken the neighborhood where I live. For the most part, our country club cats are quite social and are relatively well-behaved. There are a couple of them who keep their distan...

Precious the Cat

"Hello, my name is Precious the Cat and I am the most POLITE cat in Jaguar Julie's household. You may have already met Bandit who thinks he's the most discriminating cat in the house, but that's a guy for ya! He's got no manners, what with all the ba...

Where did the name 'Jaguar Julie' originate??? 

Yep, I've been asked that a million times ...

My 'Jaguar Julie' Lenses! 

I like to write about others, rather than myself ...

But, I do have a couple of lenses that will give you a little bit more info on who I am and what I do!

A Listography of a Giant Squid's eCrater Store

Jaguar Julie Designs is an eCrater Store that's a shopping experience!  You'll find fashionable designer apparel, accessories, jewelry and so much more! I've got a "passion for fashion" and keep my eye on the latest trends to brin...

I AM a Cat Lady

The name of Jaguar Julie is explained in one of my lenses--actually my first Squidoo lens--but there is more to my catlike moniker than just the Jacksonville Jaguars and an online brand! All the women in my family have always been more than active c...

Jaguar Julie

Well, you have come to the right place for an 'organized' look at what makes Jaguar Julie tick! She's been around for more than a few years on the internet, but not long enough -- we guess -- to have a Wikipedia listing! Darn, we'll just have to fix...

I AM a BzzAgent

I guess you could say "Jaguar Julie" is my brand which is primarily marketed online.  I chose this name when the Jacksonville Jaguars first hit town!  As a supporter of Mark Brunell, our former quarterback, I sold his NFL, Pr...

Plexography of a Giant Squid

Welcome to my special plexography of my varied Squidoo lenses.  What's a "plexography" you ask?  It's simply a categorized listing of my lenses with links to those lenses along with a teaser of information about each of the l...

My Fresh COLOR-Full Lenses 

The Color Yellow -- A Happy, Sunshine Shopping Guide

Yes, wearing the color yellow and driving my super bright yellow car finds me in a happier state of mind. Have you tried it yet? What is it about the psychology of the color yellow in that it has the capability to perk us up? Is it perhaps that it re...

Reflex Blue

Have you ever heard of reflex blue? Would you have recognized this color before reading this lens? Were you aware of difficulties in printing when building a color that uses reflex blue? Why does reflex blue tend to shift in color?

Artificial Nails -- Cool Nail Colors

For the sake of research in writing my lens, I subjected myself to a forced withdrawal from my artificial nails for more than 3 months! Yes, I can tell you that for me it was tough going without 'pretty' artificial nails for that long of time. Oh, I...

My Fresh Accessories Lenses 

Click Bags -- Must Have!

The Click Bag aka C.L.I.C.K. Bag is a sweet little bag that's part of the offerings of Moe Bags created by fashion designer Mary Rambin. This is the HOT little must have bag that oozes celebrity appeal. There is so much celebrity press on this little...

I LOVE Radley Bags!

OMG, if you've not yet discovered the FABULOUSLY adorable and cute line of Radley Bags yet, you NEED to check them out! I'm been a fan of Radley for a few years now and wanted to take some time to do this lens to let all my friends know about Radley....

Paul Frank Watches

Yep, I identify 100% with the line of Paul Frank watches ... they are sassy and fun with a whole lot of whimsical thrown in for good measure. To me, a Paul Frank watch is rather like a potato chip ... I can't pick JUST ONE! Like a woman with her shoe...

My Fresh Fashion Shapewear Lenses 

Including the shortini, skirtini and swimdress!

Shortini Swimsuits -- Find that Perfect Shortini

Yes, personally I do believe that the feminity and flirtiness of a pretty shortini swimsuit can only be matched by a skirtini perhaps! Yep, I sure did wear my share of bikinis and maybe one or two string bikinis when I tremendously loved my twenties....

Sassybax Shapewear

Yes, even Jaguar Julie is plagued by some extra bulges especially the dreaded back bulge. She's working on getting it under control by stepping up her exercise and workout regime. She's already been a Jenny Craig addict for several months ... sure th...

Swimdresses -- Find that Perfect Swimdress

The feminity and flirtiness of a pretty swimdress cannot be matched by a string bikini! Yep, I'm admitting it again as I mentioned in my skirtini lens ... I sure did wear my share of bikinis and maybe one or two string bikinis when I tremendously lov...

Skirtini Swimsuits -- Find that Perfect Skirtini

I do believe that the feminity and flirtiness of a pretty skirtini swimsuit can not be matched by a string bikini! Yep, I'm admitting it. Yep, I sure did wear my share of bikinis and maybe one or two string bikinis when I tremendously loved my twenti...

My Slightly Spicy Lenses ... 

In Cold Blood

I have been fascinated by the author Truman Capote since I first saw the 1967 film, In Cold Blood, based on his captivating 1966 book by the same name. When I saw the riveting 2005 film, Capote, it renewed my interest in the book and the film about...

Spicy Potato Salad -- Not Your Grandmother's Recipe!

Here is yet another yummy recipe that I offer up for your consideration :: It's Spicy Potato Salad -- Not Your Grandmother's Recipe! Trust me, while my grandmother passed down to us grandchildren her traditional Hungarian and Eastern European recipes...

Ramp and Red Potatoes -- Not Your Grandmother's Recipe!

Well, you have come to the right place! Head Chef Jaguar Julie is at your service ... this recipe is hot from my kitchen to yours. It's been prepared and tested by a host of discerning tastebuds -- that would be my willing coworkers. I promised them...

Doing the Laundry :: Get Rich Quick!

But, you may actually pick up a bit of spare change and some interesting items! Quite a few years ago, I did have the opportunity to make a quick buck or twenty when I had a boyfriend who left twenties in his pocket on a routine basis. I opted to not...

My Fresh Fashion Lenses 

I LOVE Jams World :: Hawaiian-Style Clothing!

Girls, let me tell you ... if you don't own any Jams World Hawaiian-Style clothing, you need to get some. If only one dress, like the one I'm wearing! That dress was purchased on our first vacation to Hawaii, on the island of Kauai. My hubby went off...

A Passion for Fashion

Sure you already undoubtedly know that I am a Squidoo lensmaster, Squid Angel, and Giant Squid BUT, do you know what really is at my core; i.e. what drives me and makes me tick? Well, my tag line for quite a number of years has been A Passion for Fa...

I LOVE Fresh Produce :: Hawaiian-Style Clothing!

Girls, what's the first thing you think of when I say, "Fresh Produce?" Yep, that's usually what a search on Squidoo will yield -- fresh fruits and vegetables. Wrong, I'm talking about Fresh Produce, the Hawaiian-style line of clothing. Let me tell...

My Blog & Logo Identity Lenses 

Yep, lenses about my blogs!

Topicability

Ah, the importance of being TOPICAL! Inspired by Squidoo, I'm announcing the launch of Topicability : The Blog making its debut on April 8, 2008! Topicability : that which is relevant, of current interest, contemporary, spot-on. Being a Giant Squid...

Jaguar Julie :: Blog On!

Yes, I've been blogging online for several years! However, it was really thanks to Squidoo that I became a bit more prolific at blogging -- if you could call it that! I'm not in the league of some bloggers who make it a ritual to post daily, but I do...

Logo Contest Winners of Jaguar Julie Designs -- WHO WON?

THE POPULAR VOTE HAS PICKED THE WINNERS! A lot of entries were submitted from many of my cool Squidoo lensmaster friends. I've also received a variety of comments regarding people's interpretation of the different logos. So, did your entry get the po...

My Let's Get REAL Lenses 

Plastic Hangers = Broken Plastic Hangers!

Yep, there are a lot of plastic hangers out there that you need to be concerned! You need to be concerned about WHERE these plastic hangers are ending up. Why? Well, these plastic hangers have a limited shelf life. What does that mean? It means these...

A Northern Gal Does a Yard Southern Style

Yep, that's right! I can actually do a mean bit of landscaping that rivals my hubby's! However, he is still the master when it comes to picking out the bushes and plants and deciding how to arrange them. OK, we haven't yet received the coveted lawn o...

The Reserve at Pointe Meadows :: Luxury Condo

This is 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath luxury condo located in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows in Jacksonville, Florida! This beautiful ground floor unit has a nature view for that extra level of privacy. It has 1,244 square feet and is loaded with luxury extras t...

Spam-my Emails

Yes, so am I ... I am sick of all those spammy emails I've been receiving! Spam, spam, spam! I hate spam, spam, spam. I hate spammers. This lens showcases spammy emails that have been received by me or people I know. The IPs have been captured for re...

Forklifts :: A Guide from A to Z

This guide to forklifts gives you an idea of the different forklifts that are available. Why this lens? Simple -- our company purchased a used forklift last year when we started our business. At the end of 2007, we expanded into a second location for...

My Topicability Lenses 

Let's get topical, topical .... I wanna get topical ...

Welcome to My Wild Kingdom :: A Wild Lensography!

Ah, a cornucopia -- hey monkeybrain, that's a fancy word for lensography -- of Jaguar Julie's wild kingdom of lenses. You'll find a downright plethora of interesting critters from country club cats to coatimundi! Armadillos, lemurs, opossums, and wea...

People Say the Darndest Things -- Feel FREE to Contribute

Well, after hosting a number of Squidoo Hey Monkeybrain debates and having included guestbooks on many of my lenses, I'm happy to say that People Say the Darndest Things! This lens has been rattling around in my head for at least since Squidoo launch...

A Giant Squid's Favorite Wireless Reader -- Amazon Kindle :: I've GOT it and I LOVE it!

Hot off the press: This is the latest favorite gadget of this Giant Squid! I couldn't wait ANY longer so I ordered the Amazon Kindle -- it arrived two-days later on June 26, 2008! It's a birthday present to myself. I asked my hubby to drop by the hou...

Octosquid -- What is it ?

Octosquid -- What is it? How cool is the discovery of this new species which is a cross between an octopus and squid?! In the summer of 2007, it was recently discovered at a depth of 3000 feet off the Hawaiian Islands. On June 12, 2007, the creature...

Martha Stewart is Reading MY Lenses

Well, I've been watching Martha Stewart's TV Show for quite some time. And, I've noticed that several of her segments have seemed pretty familiar. Hmmm, can Martha Stewart be reading Squidoo lenses -- MY lenses? If it's not Martha Stewart herself, i...

My Fresh Food Lensography and more Food Lenses! 

OMG, yes it's another one -- a organized view of my food lenses ...

I AM a Blonde, But I Can COOK -- A Food Lensography

Master Chef and Squidoo Mega Giant Squid Jaguar Julie cordially presents her yummy Food Lensography! You'll find this compilation of lenses covers beverages, cheese and snacks, desserts, dressings, main dishes, side dishes, and vegetables. My food le...

Poppy Seed Roll -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

The Poppy Seed Roll is a Hungarian traditional pastry that is a sweet bread known as Beigli that is often prepared for the holidays such as Christmas. Beigli [pronounced BAY-glee] is a Hungarian sweet bread with special fillings. Growing up in Northe...

Nut Roll -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

The Nut Roll is a Hungarian traditional pastry that is a sweet bread known as Beigli that is often prepared for the holidays such as Christmas. Beigli [pronounced BAY-glee] is a Hungarian sweet bread with special fillings -- usually chopped walnuts o...

Langos -- Traditional Hungarian Food

Lately, I've been hearing a lot of buzz about Langos which is a traditional Hungarian food that's rather like a fried bread. Thinking about langos makes for a nostalgic moment in taking me back to my grade school experiences staying with my grandmoth...

My Lensographies other than this one ... 

This was my first such lensography!

Egészségedre -- It's a Hungarian Lensography of Jaguar Julie

Welcome to Jaguar Julie's Hungarian Lensography -- my lensography which is a compilation of the variety of slightly ethnic, definitely Eastern European, and very HUNGARIAN lenses I've created here at Squidoo.  What immediately should strike...

Video Showcase Lensography of a Giant Squid

Welcome to my video showcase lensography -- I was compelled to create this lensography to feature the great video showcases that I've composed. For your viewing pleasure, you'll find the "artists" arranged alphabetically. I hope you enjoy your visit...

HMB Lensography of a Giant Squid

Jaguar Julie, hey that's me monkeybrain, really loves Hey Monkeybrain! What a great platform for creating topical debates. I've had so much fun creating my HMB lenses that I had to create this lensography to showcase these lenses. P.S. Thanks to all...

A Jewels Lensography of Jaguar Julie

This is Jaguar Julie's Jewels Lensography -- a lensography which is a compilation of the variety of artsy jewelry lenses I've created here at Squidoo.  What is immediately apparent is that I gravitate towards the artsy and creative type of jewel...

A Fashion Lensography of a Giant Squid

Welcome to Jaguar Julie's Fashion Lensography -- my lensography which is a compilation of the variety of trendy fashion and accessories lenses I've created here at Squidoo.  What is immediately apparent is that I gravitate towards...

My Groupography and a Lensography-ography! 

Groupography :: A lens that organizes my GROUPS! Lensography :: A lensography of lensographies! A Mega Lensography :: group of groups and lensography of lensographies!

Lensography-ography of a Giant Squid 100 Club Member

This is a Squidoo Lensography-ography :: A compilation of my Squidoo lensographies. How did this lens evolve? First of all, a Squidoo lensmaster writes a lens and then writes several more lenses. Next, the lensmaster creates a lensography to showcase...

Join a Group -- Groupography of a Giant Squid 100 Club Member

Yes -- it's a mega lensography :: an organized look at my Squidoo groups; i.e. a compilation of my groups which are a collection of many lenses, some of which are mine. To give a little authentic flavor to my groupography, I've included groups of pho...

My Squidoo Groups! 

A see a common thread about Eastern European Countries + more ...

Everything Hungarian Headquarters

Everything Hungarian: This group is about Everything Hungarian including news, politics, shopping, travel, history, genealogy, people, you name it. As I browsed all the groups, I didn't find such a group, so I thought I'd create this group. It's my...

Everything Eastern European Headquarters

Everything Eastern European: This group is about Everything Eastern European including news, politics, shopping, travel, history, people, you name it. As I browsed all the groups, I didn't find such a group, so I thought I'd create this group. It'...

Everything Romanian Headquarters

Everything Romanian: This group is about Everything Romanian including news, politics, shopping, travel, history, genealogy, people, you name it. As I browsed all the groups, I didn't find such a group, so I thought I'd create this group. Have a len...

Everything Bohemian Headquarters

Everything Bohemian: This group is about Everything Bohemian which can include quite a variety of "topics" that relate to ANYTHING Bohemian. Buzz words include Boho, Gypsy, Free spirit, Hippie, Funky, Artistic, Creative or Foho. Literally, a Bohe...

Art Glass Headquarters

Art Glass Headquarters -- It's all about Art and it's all about Glass! This is the headquarters for everything that's art glass or glass art. Self-representing artists, art enthusiasts, sellers and buyers--all are welcome. I personally am an art e...

My "Made in" Lenses -- Highlights Eastern European Countries! 

Each of these lenses is jam-packed with interesting items ...

I have an ancestry that is Eastern European and became quite interested in genealogy a few years ago prior to our vacation to Hungary and Romania. It was that trip that spawned my first "made in" lens of "made in Hungary."

Made in Romania -- Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Armani, BCBG and Valentino?

Would you believe?  Yes, there are many well-known designer labels that are "made in Romania."  I was actually "blown away" when I started to assemble my list of designer brands bearing the label of "made in Romania...

Made in Bulgaria -- Francesco Biasia, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste and Perry Ellis?

So, have you already heard about Lalo Orna artisan jewelry?  Yes, it's "made in Bulgaria" and I've devoted a single lens to this talented designer and her resin artisan jewelry and accessories.  I have a strong fascinati...

Made in Hungary -- Not JUST Goulash!

As you may have guessed from the title, this lens is about anything that is "made in Hungary."  I personally wasn't "made in Hungary" or born there, but my grandfather was.  In May 2004, I had the once-in-a-lifetime...

Made in Poland -- Marc Jacobs, Cambio Jeans, Sophia Kokosalaki and Vera Wang?

When I was growing up in Northeastern Ohio, I remember all the "made in Japan" or "made in Taiwan" items that were prevalent in our house.  I really don't remember so much of "made in China" like you see today, nor...

Made in Czech Republic -- The EXPECTED and the UNEXPECTED

For a few years, I have been very interested in my eastern European ancestry and, thanks to the internet, began my genealogical research.  About the same time, I became fascinated with what designer items I was finding that were made in Europe!&...

My "Eastern European" Countries Lenses! 

A closer look at some smaller countries ...

Carpatho-Ukraine -- Who, What and Where

In 1946 the area became part of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, as the Zakarpattia Oblast. After the break-up of the Soviet Union, it became part of independent Ukraine as Zakarpattia Oblast. It's also referred to as the Transcarpathian Obla...

Ruthenia

I became interested in the country of Ruthenia and the history behind it's territory when I began my genealogical research into my Eastern European heritage. You see, all of my ancestors were of Eastern European descent. On my father's side, his ance...

Slovakia -- The Slovak Republic

Slovakia (Slovak: Slovensko) is a landlocked republic in Central Europe. It borders the Czech Republic and Austria in the west, Poland in the north, Ukraine in the east and Hungary in the south. Slovakia is a member of the European Union and has a po...

My "Eastern European" People Lenses! 

These lenses highlight some well-known people ...

Some of these people may be very recognizable to you that they are from a Hungarian heritage; others may surprise you! They are all from an Eastern European background.

Andy Warhol?

To capture the essence of Andy Warhol, a single lens page just cannot possibly begin to scratch the surface.  So, let this page be your starting point towards an understanding of who Andy Warhol was and what made him tick! Why this lens?  We...

Zsa Zsa Gabor?

Writing a lens on Zsa Zsa Gabor was a "natural" for me as I have several other lenses with a "Hungarian" flavor and more lenses with the "Eastern European" flavor!  So, why not profile one of the more well-known act...

Ernie Kovacs?

Many comics today can thank Ernie Kovacs for paving the way for them!  He had a type of comedy routine that was the cutting-edge of the 1950s.  Well known for his ad-libbing comedy, he is also attributed to inventing many camera tricks that...

Bela Lugosi?

Be honest now ... take a look at the picture here of Bela Lugosi cast as Dracula.  Does he NOT scare you too?  OMG, he scared the pants off me literally!  Maybe I was thinking about how he was Hungarian like I was--could have been a re...

My Hungarian-Flavored Lenses 

I'm proud to be Hungarian and give you a closer look ...

These lenses are varied, a bit like Hungarian Goulash, and give you an overview of things that are Hungarian!

Kalocsa -- What is it?

The Hungarians are known for their pottery and fabulously-decorated stoneware such as those from Kalocsa. The word Kalocsa originates from the Latin "colocae," literally meaning "made from mud." My first introduction to Kalocsa pot...

Hungarian Gypsies aka Roma

For the purpose of my lens, "Hungarian Gypsies," is about the "Roma" people of Hungary/Romania.  According to Wikipedia, the Roma are "an ethnic group in Southern and Eastern Europe, Western Asia and the Middle East...

Attila the Hun

Attila the Hun (406 AD–453 AD) was the final and most powerful king of the Huns. He reigned over what was then Europe's largest empire, from 434 until his death of a nasal hemorrhage suffered while celebrating his marriage to Ildico. By 432, the...

Club Dobogomajor -- A Hungarian Vacation Resort

This lens is about a marvelous resort we found in Western Hungary and had the opportunity to visit for one week.  I hope you will enjoy this lens and perhaps think about visiting.  I'm actually hoping to get back to Club Dobo as it's l...

A Hungarian Story -- My Trip of a Lifetime

Ah, the start of the adventure -- the start of a Hungarian story, my Hungarian story -- my trip of a lifetime!  We originally flew into Venice, Italy, where we spent several days before embarking on the night train into Vienna, Austria.  Th...

My Romanian-Flavored Lenses 

Technically, an extension of the "Hungarian-Flavored" lenses ...

As the Austro-Hungarian Empire experienced many shifts in countries' borders throughout the ages, much of Northern Romania was actually considered Hungary prior to the end of World War I.

Satu Mare

Satu Mare is a city located in Satu Mare County in Northwest Romania on the Somes river. It's some 13 km from the border with Hungary and 27 km from the border with Ukraine. What's particularly interesting about Satu Mare is that it was originally a...

Dracula was a Royal Pain in the Neck!

I've been awed by the legend of Dracula ever since I was a child. What finally prompted me to put together this lens was #1--a trip to Budapest, Hungary and Satu Mare, Romania a couple of years ago.  I didn't make it to the Count's castle, but I...

My Genealogy-Inspired Lenses! 

A few surprises ...

After my vacation to Hungary and Romania, I felt passionate about taking a closer look at my Eastern European genealogy to learn more about my family's ancestors. In the process, I uncovered some interesting possibilities as to distant relatives!

Warhol ex Varchola

Yes, if you are into genealogy and have done any digging into your family's ancestry as I have, you probably have found that your inherited last name was most likely changed--and possibly changed more than once!  For example, Andy Warhol wa...

Laszlo Moholy-Nagy

Recently, my sister was reading about László Moholy-Nagy's background and found several of his pictures.  She thought the resemblance to our grandfather, Alexander Nagy, was truly amazing and brought this to the atte...

Nagy, the Hungarian Name

My research has shown that the Hungarian name of "Nagy" is much like the American name of Smith.  In other words, the Nagy name was used a lot in Hungary and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, probably because it translated to "big...

Kovacs aka Kovach -- Czechoslovakian or Hungarian?

Recently, I commenced an online research of my great grandparents with the Kovach name.  I am relying on information from my maternal grandmother, who is now deceased, and from my mother.  As a child, I remember my grandmothe...

Vereczki

I've written another lens on Nagy, the Hungarian Name, which discusses the commonality of the Nagy name.  On the other hand, the Vereczki name is quite the opposite; i.e., its useage is rather rare and indeed difficult to put my finger on any we...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... A couple of FUN debates ... 

Does one go with the other?

BLOCKBUSTER or NETFLIX -- Which is BEST?

BLOCKBUSTER or NETFLIX -- Which is BEST? BLOCKBUSTER who knock the block off NETFLIX in the battle of the movie rentals. Sure BLOCKBUSTER had their issues early on what with all those reminder telephone calls and late fees. Heck, my hubby and I were...

BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE Fun!

BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE fun! Speaking from personal experience and of course very deep humility, I offer up the premise that blondes are indeed sexier and definitely have more fun! Only my hairdresser knows for sure whether all those platinu...

HARLEY vs. HONDA -- Battle of the VROOMS!

HARLEY vs. HONDA -- Battle of the VROOMS! The battle of the vroom-vrooms or motorcycle sounds has raged for years and years! But, having been a Harley-Davidson 'back-seat rider' for many years, there is no comparison to other imitator motorcycles and...

SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on?

SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on? With all the previous press on silicone implants rupturing, is there anything to debate? Can you even get silicone these days? How about the new types of silicone implant--are they safer? Which is better...

ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win?

ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win? I've been a fan of the Energizer bunny for a number of years and enjoy those cute commercials. In fact, I enjoy that bunny so much that I've got a miniature replica that sits on my desk in my home office. Hey,...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... It's FOOD and DRINK wars ! 

Far out ... get in on these debates too

LIMBURGER Cheese -- Yummy or Stinky?

LIMBURGER Cheese is Yummy! I absolutely LOVE the taste of Limburger Cheese. Yes, it is YUMMY and delicious with a slice of onion on a fresh piece of rye bread. I've been loving this pungent cheese since I was a wee one in Northeastern Ohio. It seems...

BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS!

BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS! BUD BUD BUD! I'm a BUDWEISER fan and much prefer BUDWEISER to MILLER beer ... and so does my hubby! Anheuser-Busch actually has a beautiful manufacturing facility on the Northside of Jacksonville which is a fa...

SALTY or SWEET -- Which type of snack do you prefer?

SALTY or SWEET? Which type of snack do you prefer? Actually, I prefer salty snacks ... I really do not have a sweeth tooth! I personally think it tells a lot about the person as to which they prefer. Is it something that's in the genes? Is it a male...

STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN' DONUTS -- Coffee WARS!

STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN' DONUTS -- Coffee WARS! Did you hear that STARBUCKS is closing down some 600 stores affecting some 12,000 workers? And, all this after they recently closed for 3 hours for employee training to refocus on making better coffee? Well,...

COOL WHIP vs. REDDI-WIP -- Which FLUFF is your favorite?

COOL WHIP vs. REDDI-WIP -- Which FLUFF is your favorite? Ah, a sweet topic indeed. Cool Whip vs. Reddi-Wip! For years the battle has waged over these mighty contenders for the #1 spot amongst dessert toppings -- and other uses not to be mentioned in...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... Do you care??? debates! 

So VERY controversial that they scare some people ...

WEAPONS of MASS DESTRUCTION - Yes they exist(ed) !

WEAPONS of MASS DESTRUCTION - Yes they exist(ed) ! I firmly believe that the ongoing debate in the media about whether or not there are, were, or will be WEAPONS of MASS DESTRUCTION [WMD] is a mute point as ABSOLUTELY YES there were such weapons; yes...

OSAMA vs. SADDAM -- Who is the bigger BAD GUY?

OSAMA vs. SADDAM -- Who is the bigger BAD GUY? I must admit that these two, Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein are fairly 'equal' if one can say that when it comes to BAD GUYS. However, I am putting my money on OSAMA as the bigger BAD GUY only becaus...

SQUIDOO STATS -- PUBLIC or PRIVATE ?

SQUIDOO STATS -- PUBLIC or PRIVATE ? HELLO, CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW??? There's been a bit of difference and a bit of debate happening lately on the forum(s) about whether or not Squidoo Stats should be public or private. Lots of wonderful techie coding h...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... it's a KNOCKOUT Debate! 

And, Jaguar Julie isn't the first to ask this!

LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights

LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights Laila Ali would win in a bout with Natascha Ragosina. This would definitely be a pairing of two 'heavyweights' in the boxing superworld of the 'super middleweights.' We've all seen...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY Debates! 

Jaguar Julie asks what EVERYONE WANTS TO ASK ...

But was TOO AFRAID to ask until NOW ...

VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on?

VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on? So, confess ... are you a VISA card user or a MASTERCARD user? I don't think deep down that a credit card user loves both, but easily prefers one or the other. I am a VISA card user and supporter since wa...

MADE in USA -- ENDANGERED Species!

MADE in USA -- ENDANGERED Species! Have you bothered to look these days at the labels inside the clothes you wear to see where they are made? Well, I make it a point to do so as I've been a seller of apparel and accessories for a number of years, but...

MERCEDES-BENZ vs. BMW -- Which ROADSTER is for YOU?

MERCEDES-BENZ vs. BMW -- Which ROADSTER is for YOU? I've heard the debate FOR YEARS! You're a fan of either MERCEDES-BENZ and BMW! If you love one of these, you don't change-over to the other side ... E-V-E-R! Now I attest to this debate as you see I...

GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on?

GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on? I must confess that I am a die-hard fan of Google, despite the minor slap to Squidoo in the summer of 2007. I watched my lenses take a tremendous nose-dive in rankings, but it looks like we've kissed and mad...

CREDIT vs. DEBIT: Which side are you on?

CREDIT vs. DEBIT: Which side are you on? You're at the checkout and asked, "Will that be credit or debit?" Huh? I have an option these days? And, BTW, what ever happened to good old hard-earned cash ... or is that something for the parents and grandp...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... POLITICS ! 

Getting a bit topical ...

RIGHT vs. LEFT -- Which side are you on?

RIGHT vs. LEFT: Which side are you on? Ah, the time-honored question of RIGHT vs. LEFT. That's right-wing vs. left-wing ... In politics, left-wing refers to those who prioritize equality as a political end, in opposition to the right-wing who view th...

HAVES vs. HAVE-NOTS: Who is happiest?

HAVES vs. HAVE-NOTS: Who is happiest? Ah, this HMB debate takes me back to 7th grade when our Social Studies assignment was to write about the HAVES and the HAVE-NOTS. When I came home from school, I asked my mother, who was a 'stay-at-home' mom THEN...

PAT PAULSEN for PRESIDENT -- My Leap Year Candidate!

PAT PAULSEN for PRESIDENT! For those of you familiar with Pat Paulsen, you're apt to remember his unsuccessful bid for the Presidency in 1968, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1992, and 1996! Yes, he tried repeatedly as a member of the STAG Party -- Self Talking Am...

CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on?

CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on? To a conservative, liberal is a 'dirty' word ... and to a liberal, conservative is likewise a 'dirty' word. Did you hear the slip of the tongue when John McCain recently proclaimed himself a 'conservat...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... TRY these on for size: The 'Gruesome Threesome' 

Jaguar Julie gets controversial !!!

DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT!

DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT! Oh man ... the arrogance and sheer audacity of this guy Drew Peterson just kills me! To have the nerve to accuse his wife Stacy of running off with another man and leaving her young children is just too much to stomac...

OJ definitely DID IT!

OJ definitely did it! There is no doubt in my mind that OJ did it! What is it? Well, excuse me for being rather blunt about it ... but you surely must have been either born yesterday or been living under a rock to not know about IT! Two words: Nicole...

SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT!

SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT! Here is this arrogant guy Scott Peterson who murders his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child! Scott Peterson definitely did it! Laci and her unborn child are no longer WITH US because of Scott. In my mind, and...

My Eclectic "Favorite" Lenses! 

I don't know if you'd call these "fan" lenses, but they're close ...

These are a variety of lenses -- I admired Princess Diana and was compelled to create a lens about her, but my first lens on her was actually 10 years ago on CompuServe's OurWorld! Givenchy is my FAVORITE designer brand!

Shakira! Shakira! My Favorite Female Pop Star!!

Did you know that this Colombia pop-star has broken all sorts of music chart records, not to mention hearts worldwide?  She is also the only artist from South America to reach the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, the Australian ARIA cha...

Princess Diana?

I was deeply-saddened that night in August 1997, along with millions of others, when we received the news of Princess Diana's death.  I can only think of a couple of other instances that touched me in that manner -- John F. Kennedy and John F. K...

T.A.F.F.Y.

T.A.F.F.Y. is my acronym for Today's Adorable Find For You!  As I travel throughout the internet, seeking fantastic finds, I will highlight an item that I've found. Oh, did you know? This was one of my 'high-maintenance' lenses as I spent m...

Givenchy

When I think of Givenchy, I think of Audrey Hepburn!  I feel passionate about the Givenchy designer brand as it is my favorite designer line and I am a collector of Givenchy signature logo accessories.  Naturally, I was compelled...

Kevin Spacey -- Multi-faceted and Multi-talented Actor / Performer

Well, you might think that's a bit of a strange question, but I adore Kevin Spacey, as I've "gotten" to know him, from his many cool movies and interviews.  Maybe it's his suave and debonair manner?  Maybe it's his subtle sense of...

My "Trends in Fashion" Lenses! 

I adore polka dots and hearts, among other trendy things ...

It was a lot of fun putting together one of my oldest lenses; the original polka dots lens: "A Spotted Trend: Polka Dots" as this trend has been popularized by celebrities and you can see polka dots in so many designs. I also am a fan of hearts!

Patent Leather -- PATENTLY Trendy!

Have you seen all the patent leather out there and noticed that it's not just the color black that's popular?  In fact, I do recall back to the 1960s having 2 pairs of patent leather shoes; one was bright orange and the other was a rob...

Geometric Patterns -- Hypnotically Trendy

Geometric patterns in designer apparel, jewelry, home decor, and furniture have been the rage!  There are flat shapes and solid shapes in geometry. Squares, circles and triangles are some of the simplest shapes in flat geometry. Cubes, cylinders...

Hearts -- From Heart Imprints to Heart-Shaped it's TRENDY!

When it comes to trendy styles, I am a particular fan of polka dots and hearts! Have you ever noticed how many heart-shaped items there are?  You'll find hearts and heart-shapes in handbags, clothing, jewelry, accessories, gift items, and even i...

A Spotted Trend -- Polka Dots

This lens is a spot-light on polka dots! ;-)  Hopefully, you'll spot something you like!  Polka dots have been a hot trend that is continuing into the next season.  They're not something that's new, but have also been a HOT trend for t...

Colourful Jewel Tones -- Fashion Trend

Jewel tones are hot and heavy, showing that they are a sustainable fashion trend, and are boldly apparent in Summer 2008 fashions. Jewel tones show a person's conviction to color as they're bold, vivid, colorful and deeply saturated in color!  Th...

More "Trends in Fashion" Lenses! 

Remember those polyester leisure suits, color block, black & white, flats ...

Actually, polyester is still alive today although you might think of it as a retro fabric. Look at the fabric content that states "poly" or "poly blend." That's polyester.

I love YOU by Crocs!

Yep, the High Spirits Collection is simply to die for! It's from the brand new range of women's fashion shoes, YOU by Crocs. I personally BECAME a fan of Crocs when I discovered the Prima ballerina flat! Having had knee surgery, it was doctor's orde...

Gucci -- The Horsebit is a Fashion Accessory!

Literally, a horsebit is a piece of metal that is placed between the horse's teeth near the back of the mouth.  Bits offer varying degrees of control and communication between rider and horse, depending upon their design and tension.  Figur...

Color Block -- It is Hip 2B Square

Color Block -- It's definitely hip to be square! Whether it's big blocks of black and white or bold and vivid blocks of color, color block in fashion is a hot trend.  Black and white has been a trendy color pairing for a few seasons and appears...

Polyester

Polyester!  What does this mean to me?  Hey, I naturally think of machine washable clothing.  Not such a bad thing.  As a matter of fact, polyester is alive and well today.  One would think it died with the leisure suit, but...

My High-Fashion Lenses! 

Some very cool fashion designers ...

Sophia Kokosalaki -- Well-known Greek Fashion Designer

Her trademark style of pleating, folding and draping can be likened to that of the Japanese origami--it's rather origami fashion at its finest.  Sophia Kokosalaki's collection for 2008 is wearable, yet edgy, incorporating a cool London look...

Valentino -- THE Italian Fashion Designer

Italian fashion designer Valentino, who has dressed some of the world's most glamorous women, has announced that he is to retire. The 75-year-old has said he would step down in January 2008. He celebrated his 45th anniversary in the fashion indu...

Alice Temperley -- ENGLISH Fashion Designer

Alice Temperley's timeless designs are defined with unique details, bold prints and pops of color.  Alice Temperley recently launched her exclusive collection of women's fashion and accessories as part of the GO initiative at Target.  GO, w...

Rene Lezard -- The German Fashion Company

Yes, Rene Lezard has been described as Russian bohemian meets Emma Peel -- very trendy and very now fashion that's a bit of East meets West! The German Fashion Company of René Lezard Mode GmbH was founded in 1978 in Schwarzach, Wurzburg...

Giorgio Armani -- The Man and his Designer Labels

When you think of Giorgio Armani, it's undoubtedly his Italian designer suits that first come to mind.  Who hasn't heard of an Armani suit or the fact that Richard Gere made a fashion-statement in Armani when he starred in American Gigolo? ...

More High-Fashion Lenses! 

Yes, more very cool fashion designers ...

Takada Kenzo -- THE Japanese Fashion Designer

If you're not yet familiar with Takada Kenzo aka Kenzo Takada, you'll surely be hearing more about this talented Japanese fashion designer.  His singularly name brand of Kenzo has been gaining in popularity over the past few years.  I've be...

Yoana Baraschi Fashion

And, in a nutshell ... that's why I am a fan of Yoana Baraschi fashion! I appreciate her exquisite tailoring to produce apparel to make a woman feel and look like a woman. In her early career, she trained in Paris and later tenured with Betsey Johnso...

Proenza Schouler -- Perry Ellis Award for New Talent

Once you've discovered this designer label, you will be pleasantly surprised at the stylish appeal. The brand name originates from the designers' mothers' maiden names. It's a relatively new label, founded in 2002 by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollo...

My Hot & Stylish Dresses Lenses! 

Call me the "Queen of the LBD" ...

LBD? That's "little black dress" in case you didn't know. I have been called the "Queen of the LBD" by my hubby who tells me I need to live in NYC! because of my need to dress up. Oh, and I'm a big fan of the corsetry I've seen!

Little White Dress -- Not Just for Weddings

I've been a fan of the Little Black Dress aka LBD for far too many years to count. To me, a Little White Dress aka LWD is another trendy item to include in your wardrobe. What's that you ask, "White, how can that be?" Yes, you see that the LWD has qu...

Little Red Dresses are HOT all year around not just for Valentine's Day !

Calling all you style-conscious mavens! It's the perfect season for The Little Red Dress!  A red dress is a staple wardrobe item like the LBD--Little Black Dress.  As your little shopping elf, I've hunted wide and low to find some of the be...

My Favorite Designers

If someone asked you to name your Favorite Designers, could you?  Could you give a Top Ten list of your favorite designers?  Or, would you only name one or two or just a few?  Do you have different favorite designers for clothing, acce...

Corset Dresses -- Uber-Sexy Dresses with Bustiers or Bras!

Do you remember when Madonna caused quite a stir wearing her bra in public?  Then there was Britney Spears whose bra was pulled from an auction on eBay.  Celebrities have made the corset dress, and bustier dresses, a very popular fashi...

Little Black Dresses -- LBDs

I'm a style fashionista and self-appointed "Queen of the Little Black Dresses!"  My hubby would strongly agree with this as he's always telling me, "You need to live in New York City so that you can wear all those fancy clothes!&q...

My Trendy Trench Lenses! 

It's double-breasted, stylish, and in demand ...

There are so many stylish designer trench coats and jackets available that I just had to write a lens on each!

The Amazing Trench Coat

Yes, the trench coat has come into its own!  I wouldn't expect to see MY grandmother in the trench coat.  She's not been with us for a number of years, so I don't know, maybe I'd see her in the trench coat.  Now, I'll have to ask my mo...

The Amazing Trench Jacket

The trench coat has evolved into a shorter, often times cropped, model to become the fashionable and uber-chic Amazing Trench Jacket! Today there are so many fashionable brands of the updated trench jacket, as well as the trench coat.  The trench...

My Runway Fashion + Accessories Lenses 

Runway Footwear that will make you look spectacular!

If you are a style fashionista like me, you've got to have the right shoes or boots to complement that designer outfit!  Project Runway and Full Frontal Fashion are two programs credited with bringing "runway fashion" and &qu...

Runway Handbags that will make you look spectacular!

B-U-T ... runway handbags are not only for celebrities!  Yes, you too can own one of these fantastic designer handbags and perhaps feel like a celebrity!  Isn't it amazing just how many sweet designer bags there are?  Maybe that explai...

Runway Fashion that will make you look spectacular!

Yes, now Runway Fashion can be found on YOU!  You can dress to the hilt like a celebrity with these gorgeous designer fashions.  Welcome to my designer showcase ... pretend that I am your "personal shopper" as I've selected the ho...

My "Kimono" Lenses! 

These are artsy "wearable art" type lenses ...

I adore the Kimono and how the Kimono fabric has appeared in jewelry, shoes, and clothing to create gorgeous "wearable art" designer items!

Kimono Shoes -- Uber-Trendy

Warning!  To fully appreciate these beautiful shoes you must love at least one of these: asian-inspired, vintage, floral, bright colors, custom-made, wearable art! I will readily admit that when I first came across Hetty Rose's shoes, I...

Kimono Fashion -- Uber-Trendy

OK, without thinking, tell me the first word that pops into your head when I say Kimono!  Now, imagine you are listening to the sound from Jeopardy as Alex Trebek waits while you ponder the question to come up with your final answer.&n...

Kimono Jewelry -- Uber-Trendy

Have you seen all the kimono jewelry?  The kimono jewelry can be seen as acrylic or laminated, natural fabric over metal, or as anodized aluminum.  There's quite a nice selection of all of these.   One of my favorites is an acryli...

My "Boho Foho" Flavored Lenses! 

These lenses have that bohemian / Hungarian flavor ...

When I think of crochet and lace, I think of Hungarian and Eastern European. I've got a lens on crochet designs and lace designs, as well as Boho Foho and what that means!

Lace Designs -- Not just for YOUR grandmother

Lace, much like crochet, is widely used today in clothing, fashion accessories, jewelry, home decor, home furnishings, furniture, and other designs.  If you've seen my other lens on crochet, you'll have a bit of an idea about the uses of lace as...

Crochet Designs -- Not just for YOUR grandmother

Hello out there ... Have you looked around lately and seen the influence of crochet in today's designs?  Well, crochet can be seen prevalently in clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor, home furnishings and furniture, if not elsewhere. ...

Bohemian is Boho is Foho

The proper definition of a Bohemian is a native of the Czech province of Bohemia.  However, in today's language, the term "bohemian" is used to describe a style of fashion which was originally attributed to artists, writers, and d...

Pom-Poms -- A Furry Fashion Phenomenon!

I don't know particularly why, maybe I need a little psychoanalysis after writing all these Squidoo lenses, but the pom-poms and its proliferance made me think of Furbies, a little fur-ball of a toy!  But, I mean that in the nicest way as I don'...

My Designer Handbags Lenses! 

Well, some of my friends actually thing I'm a bag lady ...

I've collected and sold designer handbags for many years -- I like the authentic ones, thank you -- and have some favorite designers ... actually, the lens on Vincent Van Gogh is rather a cross-over lens ...

La Tour Eiffel

Hello to La Tour Eiffel -- The Eiffel Tower that you will find in Paris.  I recently had some information that the La Tour Eiffel brand of designer handbags MAY not be available in the not too distant future.  Well, I'm now happy...

Best Bags -- A Top Ten Countdown for 2007 and 2006

I'm a self-described "bag-a-holic" as I own a few hundred bags, have bought and sold bags online for a number of years, and search for bags everyday.  But, by no means would I assume the title of "bag lady" [one of my le...

Lamarthe Designer Handbags

Have you heard of the wonderful luxury designer handbag brand of Lamarthe?  Until recently the popular French line Lamarthe could only be found in the chic department stores of Paris.  Today Lamarthe's Exception bag is named as one of Elle...