Loving all things dancing, vibrant and my personal favorite, attention to detail, I was all over the release of The Great Gatsby movie last year. From the mucho champagne popping to the gorgeous costumes galore, I decided it was a must to recreate that mystical world in my flat, Casa Blanca. Hola! And after being
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With the cold season bringing major sniffles + Rudolph noses, I thought it would be kind to provide guests at my Cheers, Old Sports soirée last week with Kleenex tissues in each room! Hola. But with the major roaring 20’s decor and Gatsby theme filling the air, I didn’t want ordinary boxes taking away from
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Looking forward to the Oscars this weekend? Why not enhance the viewing experience and host a dinner party? Hola. Better yet, have your guests bring over a different dish related to their favorite nominees! I’ve hosted an Oscar party for the past three years, and this simple guest request not only makes the whole soirée
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Friday, February 14, 2014
Sending all of you and your valentines mucho x’s + o’s on this special day!
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Before we smoochie de la roochie into this freezing Valentine’s Day weekend, why don’t we step back + uncork what our special someone would really j’adore this year…last minute style, of course! Whether it’s a little DIY, a little flirt, a little comfort or a little sweet, all are appreciated…for any Valentine! Craft up a
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Hosting a Super Bowl party this weekend? With guys AND girls? Well, instead of serving the generic pizza + hot wings, which honestly who doesn’t love on game day, why don’t we serve up something a bit out of the box + well-rounded this year? Hola. studmuffin’s love bucket jackie o’s While the guys are
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Looking for an out of the box evening with your bestie, coworkers, or my personal favorite…significant other? Check out the Sushi by Simon private or group classes! Hola. Let the rollin’ begin y’all… Led by Chef Simon Feil, these classes can cater to private seshes all the way to corporate groups of as many as
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Before you whip out that phone again, check out the top ten cell manners to memorize…thanks to Emily Post! Hola. 1. Be in control of your phone, don’t let it control you! 2. Speak softly. 3. Be courteous to those you are with; turn off your phone if it will be interrupting a conversation or
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Looking to spice up an upcoming soirée with some Southern soul? Why don’t you pull a bonjour and host a bourbon tasting {featuring two to three} during the rage! My favorite picks to let the guests sip + slurp? That would be these Kentucky gems! Hola. the key is to place them like a southern
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We’ve all been there, especially living in such tight NYC quarters, of dealing with a dud of a neighbor. Hola! And between loud music to intense shouts or mirror singing, it’s a difficult decision facing the irritant. So before things get out of control, follow these for steps via Emily Post to make sure your
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Before you ostrich your way into your next meal, check out my favorite table manner tips via Emily Post. Happy New Year, y’all!xx 1. Chew with your mouth closed. 2. Avoid slurping, smacking, blowing your nose, or other gross noises. (If necessary, excuse yourself to take care of whatever it is you need to take
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Friday, December 20, 2013
nyc tribe getting all festive in holiday gear at this fabulous flat Holiday parties are all about celebrating, dressing up to catch up, and my personal favorite: jingling + mingling. Hola! So when my boss decided it would be totally fun to combine our friends and throw a party at his listing overlooking Gramercy Park,
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