Melissa Joy Manning began created her first ceramic bead necklace when she was in pre-school, a necklace that her mother still treasures to this day. From then on, she knew that it had to be her calling. She studied traditional silversmithing at the Instituto de Allende in Mexico and European design principles at the University of Barcelona. Before studying abroad, she majored in art history in the University of California and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in jewelry design and sculpture from San Francisco State University.

Shortly before Valentine’s Day friends and clients alike to celebrate the launch of HobokenHomeMatch.com. Gathering inside a private residence at the W Hotel in Hoboken, guests enjoyed luxurious amenities such as massages by Massage Envy Hoboken, cocktails by DOT AU Vodka and sushi by Flirt Sushi of Allendale.

“I’m Yvetta.” Those are the very first English words that Russian-American actress, Natasha Alam, says in the hit HBO series, “True Blood.” As the character Yvetta, Natasha Alam embraces the mystical world of sultry vampires, primitive werewolves, and discreet shapeshifters in the town of Bon Temps, a role that has elevated her career to an impressively higher state.

Whether you are out celebrating a romantic evening, or heading out with friends tonight, make sure to fix your hair, wear your finest threads, and put on a good smile with a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne for the camera! Moet & Chandon has launched their Miami 16 Seconds of Fame program, a digital billboard on route to Miami Beach via highway 395 that will show consumers celebrating with Moet & Chandon.

Valentine’s Day may have you feeling blue. But after visiting Helena Stuart’s lingerie boutique in the Upper West Side, you’ll leave seeing “Only Hearts.”

This New York boutique is the perfect place to do your last minute Valentine’s Day shopping for the special woman in your life. Sure to be your first and last stop for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, the store includes many heart-shaped trinkets, fine clothing and beautiful lingerie to make your Valentine feel special and unique.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many indecisive individuals still have no plans for their loved one’s. But if you are still looking and want to try something out of the ordinary roses and chocolates, why not take them to Miguel Paredes gallery opening in Wynwood Arts District?

Powerhouse fashion label Nautica officially unveiled their men’s Fall 2011 collection earlier today at the Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. Upon walking in to the gallery space, Nautica lived up to their brand image as fine purveyors of casual, maritime couture by laying out planks of worn, sandy colored wood as though you were walking out onto a dock or descending a beach walkway.

The bright colors of imperial India were abundantly present in Victor de Souza’s Fall/Winter 2011 runway show.

Some of the biggest names in music gathered together on Thursday night, Feb. 10, along with Delta Air Lines, the official air line of the Grammy Awards for the fourth year in a row, in an event hosted by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to celebrate L.A.’s music industry at his mansion, The Getty House. The event, which included a talented mix of industry legends, like Chaka Khan and Debbie Allen, as well as some of today’s most popular artists and nominees, such as B.o.B. and Cee-Lo, served as an exciting and enchanting way to kick off the start to the 2011 Grammy weekend.