2017 June

Nathalie Rattner is an award winning Canadian artist whose works have appeared in juried competitions, art shows around the world, network television shows, national magazines, and several commercial products. Nathalie’s highly versatile skill set and her ability to move fluidly among an array of styles and subject matter have led to her involvement in the design […]
Fearless Mabel’s Iced Tea This week I was inspired to make a drink in celebration of Mabel Stark, the world’s first female tiger trainer and subject of Leslie Zemeckis’ new award winning documentary ‘Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer.’ Mabel was born in Tennessee and early on in childhood moved to Kentucky, the birthplace of bourbon, the […]
      Fat Bottom Girl By Leslie Zemeckis   COLLECTION OF LESLIE ZEMECKISBackstage at the Carnival “Left alone with big fat fanny She was such a naughty nanny Heap big woman you made a bad boy out of me” – Brian May The sticky, sweet smell of cotton candy combined with the stench coming […]
Award-winning author Lisa See has written some of my favorite books. Her historical fiction novels include Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Shanghai Girls, China Dolls . . . and her latest is the remarkable The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane. “A powerful story about a family, separated by circumstances, culture and distance.” – Barnes […]
The most important accessory a burlesque performer should have isn’t a Swarovski crystal, it’s confidence! Confidence is the most seductive way to tease an audience. Throughout my career, I’ve been told that my confidence is a beacon of light and hope to women who find inspiration through my performances. What I’m about to say next […]
Tease Tips – Lessons in life, love and the art of tease By Michelle L’amour   United we strip.   Community. The C-word. I said it. It’s a word that elicits a visceral response. If you’re like me, you may have struggled with this word and what is actually means to be a part of […]