Flower Power
Olympic Bouquets Blossom The elegantly simple bouquets that athletes will be clutching on the Olympic awards podiums have a story that’s nearly as inspiring as the games themselves. The 1,800 bouquets are being created a day in advance by floral designers from Just Beginnings Non-Profit Society, a floral shop and women’s floral design school in [...]
Fashion Forward
Olympic Looks Available Close to Home While the fashion world is bristling about the faux fur on U.S. figure skater Johnny Weir’s costumes, the clothes that may have a real impact on what you’ll soon be wearing may be just to the side of the awards podium. The athlete escorts and medal presenters will be [...]
Vancouver – A Hot Destination
An Oasis of Cold (and Warm) Weather Fun The world spotlight soon will be shining brightly on Vancouver as an estimated 3 billion television viewers around the globe tune in to watch the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, which open on February 12. Yet that intense focus on the city’s cold weather activities will reveal what [...]
Good As Gold
When you tune in to watch the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the first question that might come to mind is, “What is that medal?” Far from a simple, flat disc, the larger-than-life pieces reflect the spirit of the athletes and the expansive character of the host country.
