Inspiration

Sophia Loren and her beloved husband, Carlo Ponti, defied doctors’ expectations and were blessed with two children. Their enduring marriage spanned four decades, only concluding with his passing. In a candid September 2019 interview, Loren reminisced about her romance with Ponti. When questioned about the secret to their lasting relationship, she simply stated, “There was...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

The wedding dress, traditionally a centerpiece of the ceremony, commands significant attention and meticulous care from both the bride and her designer. Weddings hold a profound significance, uniting different families into one harmonious union. In influential spheres, weddings occasionally culminate in alliances between kingdoms or corporations, thus, the wedding dress takes on added importance. Symbolizing...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

Relationships are always somewhat complicated— but when they involve an interracial couple, especially one in America in the 1960s, they’re even more complicated. When actress Leslie Uggams married Australian Grahame Pratt, they regularly received hate letters condemning their relationship. 55 years later, they’re still together. Interracial Couple Received Hate Letters For Their Marriage Still Together...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer