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Unforgettable Events (are easy with a little planning)

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Unforgettable Events (are easy with a little planning)

I started planning parties for a large company over 20 years ago.  One of the most important skills I learned early on was ‘Organization’.  For all of my projects, such as Party Planning, Designing a ring for a client, Garden-Interior design projects, travel etc.  I always get out a folder or binder and also store [...]

Traveling Fashionably Is Just My Style

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Traveling Fashionably Is Just My Style

I Love to travel and I love to travel in style.  I also want to be comfortable.  Before I go away,  I think of where I am going, what our travel schedule is and what the style is. Meaning are we on a chic trip to Venice, a sporty adventurous getaway in Costa Rica or [...]

Saffron, Soho and The Valley

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Saffron, Soho and The Valley

The Loveliest Summer day was spent driving through the countryside of Oldwick Tewksbury New Jersey with my family.  We live in The Valley, actually we live on top of a gorgeous mountain looking down over the Valley.  Must be why I say “Oh My God That’s Totally Cool” all the time, I am sort of a [...]

Negotiating with Magdalena and the Boys Chapter 6

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Negotiating with Magdalena and the Boys Chapter 6

Cocktail Recipe
These are the perfect cocktails after a day spent with Magdalena.
In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil.  Add 2 cups of raspberries, chopped mint and tea bags.  Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.  Remove tea bags and strain into a large pitcher.  Discard solids. [...]

Intuitive Cooking from the Farmers Market and Picnicking

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Intuitive Cooking from the Farmers Market and Picnicking

I love to picnic year round.  I always keep one of many picnic baskets in my car trunk at all times, yes I collect them.  Then no matter where where are, whether I have cooked everything we plan to eat or we grab take out from a wonderful gourmet shop or local patisserie we can [...]