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Lady Gaga and American Horror Story unite, and we couldn't be more thrilled. In November of 2013, leading lady and audience favorite, Jessica Lange announced that the fourth season of American Horror Story would be her last. After four years of starring roles in the FX anthology series, the actress stated that the show simply took up too much...

What is it about flowers that are so special and charming for any occasion? We recently came across Posy, Maniac's favorite and premiere Pittsburgh wedding florist. But they really are so much more than florists, they offer true floral design. In 1996, Paulette, owner and producer of Posy, took a unique approach to abandoning the corporate world for the sake...

ELSE Lingerie: Maniac's Favorite Post-Valentine's Day Obsession It may be the day after Valentine's Day, but we're choosing to feel beautiful and sexy year round. Thanks to ELSE Lingerie, now we can. ELSE Lingerie has gained attention and a worldwide reputation for their timeless and luxurious designs that are both comfortable and irresistible. Using the finest fabrics and...

Once upon time in last October, there was a wedding of grand proportions between a man and woman, a Prince and a Governess. They met on a school outing when the woman was escorting a class to participate in a musical project founded by the talented prince, who is an award-winning producer. Over the next year, a partnership...

With Valentine's Day just a few days away we're taking a look at some of our favorite Maniac-approved products. Here's our list of Valentine's Day gifts we love!   May this be your best Valentine's Day yet! xoxo

Move over football, we're naming our favorite moments of Super Bowl XLIX. We weren't super excited about the actual Super Bowl game yesterday, but there's tons of great things that come along with an entire day of football including food, cocktails, dancing sharks at halftime, and more. Here's our list of Super Bowl XLIX Favorites.   No deflated balls were...

Damn you groundhog! Good ol' Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, which means 6 more weeks of winter. While we all sit in a corner and sulk for a moment we're thinking of just what will get us through 6 more weeks of winter....        

This morning we gathered at the newest hotspot, Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a Kimpton Hotel who we welcome with open arms. The boutique hotel is chic, eclectic, and perfect for the stylish jet-setter looking for a place to lounge and rest their head. It's now also Maniac's new favorite home away from home. A champagne toast celebrated Pittsburgh's addition as Mike DeFrino, CEO...

Admit it, despite your age, gender, and political affiliation, you’ve jammed out to One Direction’s “Story of My Life” or “You & I” at least a few times since they’ve been released. And, maybe, just maybe, you’ve gone around the house unintentionally serenading the plants you’re watering with their tunes of bouncy-pop-boy-band-love.  You may say that you’re not...