Zephyr Hill

At 20 weeks pregnant with my 9th baby, I knew that something was wrong when just sweeping my kitchen floor left me breathless and tired. I also started to notice heart palpitations, chronic fatigue, insane cravings for ice and a nagging feeling of apathy. Since I usually start feeling better during the second trimester, a talk with my midwife was in order. She told me that most women start out with a sufficient store of iron going into pregnancy, but that number can drop when blood volume Continue Reading

During the Golden Days of Hollywood, the movie business was a beehive of fashion activity, with seamstresses, designers and photographers working to feed the public's appetite for glamorous bugle-beaded gowns and jaw-dropping historical costumes. There's nothing that rivals it to this day! Studio budgets seemed virtually endless, and many of the gowns worn on screen made their way into shops around the country. Something as simple as unique cuff or a collar could cause a huge stir in the fashion Continue Reading