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May/June 2012 - Latest Issue!

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Mothers & Daughters

It's a special, tightly wound bond that embraces mothers and daughters. They laugh, cry, commiserate, rejoice, celebrate and even shop together. But what makes it so special is the mutual admiration and unending love they have for each other. Carol Massey and Andrea Massey-Farrell; Martha Kessler and Laura Van Til; Alexis Pugh and Meredith Sand; and Virginia Goren, Cathy Roth and Roseann Harrington share their comments about each other.

On the Cover Carol Massey and Andrea Massey-Farrell photographed at The Grand Bohemian Hotel by Carolos Amoedo and wearing clothing provided by Bella boutique in Winter Park.

 

Also in this issue:

Features:

Give Kids The World Black & White Gala
When you ask people who attend a lot of charity events what their favorite is, one of the most common responses is Give Kids The World Black & White Gala. Yes, it's black tie and held in hot, late spring. But it is done so well, no one seems to mind a little dressing up. In its 24th year, the Gala, held at The Peabody Orlando, is a testament to doing things right.

Bloomin' Brunch
Planning an event at your home may seem a little daunting, but when you combine creativity and share the list with a couple of like-minded ladies, the day comes together beautifully easy. Here's how three friends entertain and how they created a beautiful spring brunch that would be perfect for a shower, Mother's Day or just a girls get together.

The List

• The season's stunning jewelry that's perfect for giving or keeping
• Not so mellow yellow finds
• Fashion designers and experts share what's new with Cookie Johnson, Simone I. Smith, Ken Downing, Kay Unger and Monica Wise
• Runway to Hope's Spring Fashion Soiree returns with host Mario Lopez

Women to Watch

• Margaret Guedes' heart breaking loss leads to a dream for other families
• Penny Jones enjoys a successful career and the joys of being a foster mom

Beauty, Body & Spirit

• Spa-la-la at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate with a whole new approach
• Dr. Deborah Harding shares summer fruits and vegetables ripe for the picking
• The trials of lupus from a woman who's been there
• Bonnie Pierce and Tammy Smith keep you cool this summer
• Dr. Dimitry Palceski provides tips for protecting your skin
• Meredith McWaters on the trauma of swimsuit shopping

Tastes and Experiences

• An update on the Kessler brand of hotels from homegrown roots to a flourishing future -- The Castle, Bohemian Celebration Hotel and downtown's Grand Bohemian Hotel
• Girls just wanna have fun with these concierge-style trips to the heart of Tuscany

Agenda:

• Morning Star School Auxiliary's 40th Anniversary fashion show and luncheon
• A Pair to Remember at The Mall at Millenia
• Seminole State College's Dream Gala
• United Way Women's Leadership Luncheon with Kathy Ireland
• The James B. Greene awards dinner at the Amway Center
• Hearts of Gold
• And more...

Giving Back

• Diana LaRue advocates for foster children by coordinating and hosting key awareness events to be celebrated in May -- National Foster Care Month