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A Southern Caramel Cake

No one can resist a dense, buttery, not to mention a rich creamy cake. Whether it’s at a wedding, birthday, or any champagne cheers, I grew up celebrating life events on cake from the most fabulous baker in Nashville: Leland Riggan’s Dessert Designs. This bakery has been Nashville’s go-to bakery for at least 25 years (Leland made my Christening cake!) and catering to everyone [...]

Scrub ‘n Style

After traveling down South this past weekend, washing off my makeup with a fluffy white towel after a fun night out, and finding an exact replica imprint of my face on that once clean towel I thought to myself, “Wow…I am officially the worst house guest leaving my hostess’ towels looking like this!” So, I [...]

B+H Top Weekend Pick: Dine Out Irene

Although Hurricane Irene sailed through New York City, there were many farms and restaurants in the state that were not so lucky. This Sunday, September 25th you can help them out! More than 100 restaurants {click here for the complete list!} in the city will be giving 10% of their day’s sales to the nonprofits, [...]

Peace. Love. & Blowouts.

Just when we thought that the experience of getting our hair done couldn’t get any better… After taking over other locations like San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas, Drybar has officially hit Manhattan’s Flatiron District! Focusing strictly on blowouts {no haircuts or highlights}, this salon knows how to keep it real simple…and fabulous {champagne will [...]

A Hip Cocktail Fête

So, you’ve invited friends over for a few cocktails before heading out to dinner or the theatre? Now what? You want to greet your guests completely calm, a smile on your face, a drink at hand, and welcome them into your home sans stress. Here are my essentials this month that I cannot live without. [...]

Tastes like Fall

Well, it officially feels like Fall outside! As we say “adios!” to the summer season and “bonjour!” to the cold weather coming our way, it’s mucho important to keep ourselves bundled up not only in the most fabulous Fall clothes…but, by surrounding ourselves with delicious comfort foods! I was looking at some of my favorite [...]

Harper’s Bazaar: Greatest Hits

This fall will mark Glenda Bailey’s tenth anniversary as editor-in-chief at Harper’s Bazaar. So exciting! With the occasion approaching, it was appropriate for her to create a large coffee-table book filled with her favorite shoots from the last decade. I was thrilled to attend an intimate cocktail party this week honoring the debut Harper’s Bazaar: [...]

MOSCOT

The iconic eye wear brand, MOSCOT, started creating buzz all the way back in 1925 from a man named Hyman Moscot. Hyman began selling these ready-made eyeglasses in Manhattan’s Lower East Side {on Orchard Street} from a pushcart. The glasses are refined and timeless, topped with incredible craftsmanship…Obviously, people couldn’t resist to purchase. They say [...]

DBDG

Daniel Boulud is viewed as a rock star in the culinary world. And he most definitely should be. His precise mix of flavors and accuracy is seen on every plate presented whether it be from the fabulous Upper East Side restaurant, Daniel, all the way down to his hipster East Village spot, DBGB Kitchen & [...]

B+H Top Weekend Pick: Reflecting on 9/11 Anniversary

I recently read in the New York Times an article called “9/11 in the Arts: An Anniversary Guide.” It’s the most comprehensive list of events I’ve seen related to the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. With September 11th being this Sunday, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate post for B+H’s Top Weekend Pick. [...]

It’s a must. At The Dutch.

I know, I know. You have heard countless reviews about how fabulous The Dutch is…why would you want to hear anymore? You don’t have to listen, but I’m just telling you that this hot spot is the place to be right now. Did I mention it’s almost Fashion Week? Catch my drift? Chef Andrew Carmellini [...]

Curiosities from TokyoMilk

Want to mix it up this season with your greetings? I recently stumbled upon these adorable cards down in Nashville, and couldn’t wait to share the love with y’all!  Created by Margot Elena for her TokyoMilk brand, these hand drawn and glittered cards are but one facet of the company’s eclectic “curiosities”. My favorites? Trust Me. Totally Hot Greeting [...]