Friday, September 7, 2012
Since 1837, the house of Hermès in Paris has been providing its brand loyal consumers with top of the line {not to mention handmade!} products that will last a lifetime. Known for their signature harnesses, saddlebags, scarves and iconic purses, this company has gone over and beyond to pass down precise techniques and craftsmanship to six
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Tagged hermes festival des metiers, hermes nyc, hermes paris, kamel hamadou, paola havone
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Light those grills on up, lather on that last dollop of sunscreen and {my personal favorite!} bring out all of your summer whites…for one last weekend! It’s time to kick off this holiday right! Always inspired by the fabulous Marilyn, I fell in love with these beach shots of her in East Hampton {not only
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Known for creating impeccable floral arrangements with a modern twist, Ovando is a popular go-to floral designer for everyone from fashion designers to hostesses of the chic parties in NYC. When I opened my door yesterday to find a fabulous fuchsia orchid masterpiece in the hands of an Ovanda representative, I just about fell over in my
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Birthdays come but once a year…so why not face it with all your flamboyant might and some fabulous Leo cheer? Tracey Emin: “Running Naked” When I opened up Vogue’s September issue, one photo immediately jumped out. Tracey Emin’s “Running Naked” captures what birthdays are all about…being footloose & fancy free, laughing & loving, and letting
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One of my favorite ways to take a true break from the city {besides weekend excursions!} is to head over to Central Park…and just breathe! Surrounded by all things divine and green, Central Park isn’t just a great place to get a fab workout, it’s a place to explore and take in some history of
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
With it being almost time to say “toodle-loo!” to sweet summertime, I couldn’t help but look back and reminisce about my favorite moments under the sun! Outside concerts in Central Park? Loved it! Party times in the Hamptons? So fab! But what was my favorite memory of all this summer? That would be attending my
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After being over at Bloomie’s for their fabulous sale this week, I couldn’t help but slide over to the Third Avenue side of the store and poke my head into the heavenly place known for its breathtaking butter-creamed aroma, Magnolia Bakery. Cupcakes, cakes and pies galore, I couldn’t decide what my impulsive indulge should be…oh
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As I’m kicking off my big girl heels and gliding into my birthday month with grace, there’s one crucial question that’s holding me back from turning {yet again!} one year older. What oh what birthday invitation do I choose? Girlie chic? Modern Monroe? Thank goodness I attended the National Stationary Show back in May to
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I’ve always had a huge interest in learning how to make the raw but oh so delicious dish we call sushi. But, every opportunity to take a class {whether on Gilt City, etc} never worked out with the strict times and high prices! So, yours truly marched right on over to her favorite sushi chef
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Also filed in All That Inspires {Chef Interviews}, Cooking, Entertaining, NYC, Photography, Recipes, Recipes, Restaurants, Taste, Toodlin' the Town
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Tagged 15 east, how to make sushi
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Buttery, rich and velvety chocolate has my name written all over it. So when I spotted this decadent-looking brownie recipe in a cookbook stirred up in Thomas Keller’s fabulous Ad Hoc restaurant, I knew it just had to be made! Was it the melted butter hugging the cocoa and chopped chocolate into a long kiss?
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Also filed in Around the Table, Cooking, Entertaining, Holiday, Home, Photography, Recipes, Recipes, Taste
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Tagged ad hoc brownies, ad hoc restaurant, thomas keller, thomas keller brownies
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Whether it’s at a wedding, family celebration or just a dinner party, Sky Lanterns {or known as Kongming Lanterns in China!} have been believed for over a hundred years to make wishes come true by lighting up a lantern and letting it go to the sky. The flame you light makes them rise, and until
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A few years back, I had the pleasure of being introduced to an ultra talented, fashion savy and one of a kind hair stylist from NYC named Darryl Allen. Every time I visited Nashville, I would make sure to schedule blowouts with him at least two weeks in advance {couldn’t stand not to make his
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