This is the time of year when the weather has us all on an emotional roller coaster. One moment there will be glimpses of moderate weather and crocus’ popping out of the ground, and seemingly the next moment, copious amounts of precip., grey and cold. Sensitivity Chip Here: This post …
We were down south Y’all for about a week and managed to eat our way pretty well through the city. I’m so choc. full of interesting tidbits from this trip, I’m about to pop. There are so many aspects to being in Savannah that are SO DIFFERENT from a Northwestern …
It turns out that genius runs in my family:) My cousin started an amazing blog, Gastronomista, love love love! I pretty much read it and drool. She and her partner were recently featured in a cool Blackberry commercial. I pulled a screen shot below, from their blog and am just so tickled by all their content, reading is a true treat. This post about pastries in Paris is beyond beautiful. You’ll also love the short film, below. Make sure to click play. The Pastries of Paris “The fine arts are five in number, namely: painting, sculpture, poetry, music, and architecture,…
What was the nation’s culinary scene like before Bravo’s Hit, Top Chefs? It’s hard to say, I honestly don’t remember. But certainly guys like Thiery Rautureau, a.k.a. The Chef In The Hat, have shaped the way we eat and think about dining in restaurants. Oui oui, he was a part of Top Chef Masters…and he is quite the personality. I love the way he walks around the restaurant and works the crowd. He is actually very genuine and quite charming. Oh French men! Of course, I’m pinching myself that I reside approximately 1 mile away from two total culinary gems…
What’s more satisfying than basking in the after glow of a successful dinner party? And this one literally was glowing. 50+ candles were strategically placed (Glassybaby’s & pretty much anything I could get my hands on w/a wick) and designed to counteract the “January dreary”. I teamed the glow with a bright yellow and blue table scape. How cool are these over-sized glass vessels that I picked up on total clearance at Target for a kid-you-not price of, $3.79/each? I’m sensing a “white party” coming on next… (still have a few holiday pieces up on the mantel as I still…
Welcome to my p.o.v. of how to live a life well. Under the construct of 7 areas that I feel passionately about: Fashion, Fun, Food, Family, Friends, Philanthropy (aware not an f, but close enough) and Furnishing. Yes, quite the array I know. I bring you Living Well 7; Don't Wait-Enjoy Life!
