Founded in 2008, YAKKAY is a Denmark based company, that merges safety and style to create some really good looking helmets I want an equestrian style one! Too bad they aren’t available in the US:(
Website: www.yakkay.com
RIP Yves Rocher (1930-2009)
Yves Rocher, French entrepreneur who founded the global natural cosmetic and beauty company passed away Saturday from a stroke at age 79.
French President, Nicolas Sarkozy paid tribute to Rocher, pronouncing him a “great French industrialist, inventor of plant-based cosmetics and pioneer of catalogue sales.”
Currently, Groupe Yves Rocher, has a diversified holding but the family still owns 75% of the company. Yves grandson, Bris Rocher who has served as Vice President since 2003 is set to become President.
Yves Rocher leaves behind a very strong legacy with his namesake, that achieves annual revenues of over 2 billion (euros). The firms distribution channels include, online, catalogues, retail stores, as well as door-to-door selling, generating 40 million clients worldwide.
For more on the products visit yvesrocherusa.com
I got a HOO HOO HOO this Christmas
On the Eve of Christmas, I got a little surprise. Instead of a ho, ho, ho down the chimney, we had a hoo, hoo, hoo. That’s right readers, it was an owl!
After some moderate freaking out, we called the police and twenty minutes later three policeman and three fireman were in my living room. They snapped a few pictures with their camera phones, while divulging a plan of attack, and eventually we’re able to guide the little fellow out the window (unharmed).
He was so well behaved and beautiful, just sitting still on the bookshelf until his departure outside. I wish I could have kept him! No such luck, but I did name him Santa. What a hoot!
Happy Holidays Everyone!
The Costumes of Edith Head Showing in Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is now showing the films which feature the work of legendary costume designer Edith Head. The film series includes To Catch a Thief, Vertigo, Sunset Boulevard, and A Place in the Sun. Showings from Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 [below excerpt from mfa.org].
The Costumes of Edith Head, 1941-1958
Edith Head (1897-1981), one of Hollywood’s most influential costume designers, worked on more than 400 films, but her work with Paramount Studios was the most illustrious. This series celebrates the storyboards and sketches she brought to life to create some of Hollywood’s most memorable moments.
For more information visit mfa.org