In 1926 Coco Chanel brought us the first little black dress. Black dresses had of course existed before this time but only really as a sign of mourning. In the '20s Coco Chanel was a cutting-edge and modern designer. With hemlines rising, hair getting shorter, shoulders going bare and arms appearing in public for the first time, the time was right for the appearance of a new silhouette, and the little black dress was the perfect way to create it. So the "LBD" as a flattering fashion essential was born and is still in every woman's wardrobe over 80 years later.

On December 19 and May 22, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Nicholmas – the holiday of St Nicholas of Myra, The Wonderworker. St Nicholas has always been the most revered saint in Russia. Thousands of Russian churches bear his name.

Every girl wants their prom dress to be original, even going so far as to post a picture of their dress on Facebook so other girls won't show up in the same one. Here are a few ways to find a prom gown that chances are no one else will have.

A number of companies offer mushroom growing kits for the home hobbyist. Shiitake kits are a popular choice, because they are relatively easy to set up and maintain, and the mushrooms themselves are impressive and good tasting.

Who wants cute, elegant mother of the bride dresses in plus size? Raise your hands! Yep, that’s what I thought. Our kids don’t get married in their early 20s anymore unless they are from Oklahoma or Alabama. The rest of them wait until their mums are older and fatter (dare I say the word “fat”?) before they're ready to tie the knot.