Voyage - "The World is my Playground"
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The World is my playground -
Entertaining and design ideas
from around the world!
Learn a fun craft to incorporate in their home or for their party, get recipes, learn how to set a magical table to transport them and their guests to far away places and some beautiful places nearby.
The Snappy Turtle and The Lillytini Cocktail
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
This is a perfect cocktail to enjoy while savoring the last weeks of Summer….Slip on a cute Lilly Pulitzer dress and some comfy Jack Roger Sandals and let the fun begin…. Snappy Turtle, Harvey’s on First and The Love Shack are all owned by the same woman and are located in Delray Beach Florida. They [...]
We Were on Our way to Greece, Our Luggage went to Ireland, We ended up in Napa CA.
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
This is the view from our room in Napa California. Each morning We would look out our window and these glorious hot air balloons were taking off right near us!
My Family and I were on our way to Greece, Our flight was leaving from JFK (not my favorite airport). When We arrived on an [...]
Treasure Hunting near Palais de Papes
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
The Paris House Designs has brought back many gorgeous antiques from all over France for our boutique, designs, business and home. Provence is one of my favorite places. We have spent weeks searching for gorgeous antiques off the beaten path throughout France and the World. Often the best pieces are found at lovely family [...]
A “World Is My Playground” Workshop on Old Quebec City
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
[ October 8, 2009; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
The Paris House will host The World Is My Playground Workshop on Old Quebec City. From their 200 year old farmhouse. Enjoy a filmstrip on points of interest of this beautiful quaint old town. Learn about the amazing Ice Hotel, what to see, where to stay, where to eat, shopping and more! Sample some appetizers [...]
A “World Is My Playground” Workshop on Vermont
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
[ September 10, 2009; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] The Paris House Designs will teach “The World Is My Playground Workshop” from their 200 year old historic farmhouse. Enjoy a filmstrip on southern Vermont and surrounding areas. Sample some appetizers and a special cocktail. Enjoy a beautifully decorated table inspired from Vermont. Get Floral ideas and craft ideas from Vermont. And always, great budget [...]
Bringing the Goodies and the Memories Home
Friday, July 17th, 2009
Bringing things home can fill your home and your heart with memories…I love finding special items when I travel.If you are single OR if your husband and kids are away, you may enjoy this book, I have not read it or cooked from it yet BUT it did get very good reviews. I found mine [...]
I Heart the Mountains, Bolton Landing New York
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Bolton Landing Is just North of Lake George Village in Upstate New York. Its beauty is just divine. Unlike the hustle and bustle touristy Lake George, Bolton Landing is more refined, quiet and elegant.
Don’t worry if good times, bars, dancing, nightlife and a lot of excitement are what you are after then head [...]
“Once Upon a Midnight Dreary”….”The Raven”, Edgar Allan Poe
Monday, July 13th, 2009
Lets Take a Tour of the Yaddo, where Edgar Allan Poe once wrote a part of the “Raven”…
Hello to all my lovely friends….( I am catching up on reading all your wonderful posts!!) We are back from our visit to upstate New York and Vermont. We visited family and friends and had a fab. time!!! [...]
See Ya Later Alligator…..
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
AND WE’RE OFF….TO THE SARATOGA RACES…. But first, dinner tonight with Mayor Sullivan, maybe he has some great Environmental advice for me, I can’t wait to see him.
THE SUGAR SHACK IN VERMONT…YUMMY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM IN THIS IDYLLIC SPOT.
VERMONT IS MY FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD (ALTHOUGH, I WILL PROBABLY SAY [...]
Dreaming of Greece and feta cheese (The World Is My Playground Workshop)
Monday, June 8th, 2009
Delicious fresh ingrediants
This is my family taken last year on vacation in Europe (they are now 15, 12 and 4) and my college Sweetheart Josh. I have been in love with this man for 23 years.
I love the blue on this little doorway leading down to the ocean in Santorini Greece.
Two [...]
Ephesus Turkey and Yankee Stadium
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Ancient Ephesus, Turkey
beautiful stadium
me and three of my four boys
delicious fish/shrimp tacos
the new Yankee stadium
Ancient Ephesus, Turkey
Take me and my boys out to the Ball Game! We just went to see our team, the Yankees play at their new stadium. It was a gorgeous day and the new stadium is beautiful. Great [...]
Dreaming of Venice
Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Just day dreaming a bit….of our beloved Venice
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Country Cupboards and recycling the past, perfect for Earth Day and Everyday
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
I just love my antique Pie Safe. I love it because of its history and I wonder about all the women who baked before me and actually used it for its original purpose…to keep Pies Safe. They could cool off and be protected from insects and perhaps little ones overly interested fingers trying to sneak [...]
Packing for Summer Holiday
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
We are heading to The Finger Lakes this summer to go wine tasting and then we are going to Saratoga New York,” the August Place To Be” and Vermont. I need to pack for myself and my 3 sons and plan to be living out of a suitcase on and off all Summer, coming back [...]
Summer in the Finger Lakes , Farmhouses, art studios and wineries a plenty
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
VisitSpend a Day with Us!On a tranquil Victorian farm overlooking Cayuga Lake, we produce world-renowned majolica tableware, home furnishings, and more. Just one mile north of the charming village of Aurora, New York, MacKenzie-Childs is a world away from the day-to-day. As you enter the winding brick driveway, you’ll know you are arriving at a [...]
Intuitive cooking from the farmers market
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Intuitive Cooking From the Farmer’s MarketPosted by Michele RosenthalApril 2, 2009Recently, I vacationed in sunny Palm Beach Florida where there is an abundance of fresh produce, delicious berries and other fruits and wonderful seafood. We have a great farmer’s market close to our condo in Delray Beach that is filled with more than just delectable [...]
Shrimp and Crab Quesidillas from the Breakers in Palm Beach Florida
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
The Breakers Shrimp Crab Quesidillas
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The Breakers Never gives me their recipes, I tell them I write for The Well Fed Network, I tell them I’ll mention them and there fantastic cuisine, it just doesn’t matter, they don’t part with anything. Every year, I ask for the gorgonzola truffle french fries recipe [...]
A Welcome Home Gift Basket
Thursday, March 26th, 2009
IMG00244-20090322-2056.jpg, originally uploaded by rosenthal_michele.
My husband and I and our three sons were recently away on vacation and when we returned home our sons had this gift basket waiting for us as a surprise. They used their own money to order and pay for it, went on to a wine and cheese site and [...]
Delay Foodies delight
Sunday, March 15th, 2009
Delay goodies delight, originally uploaded by rosenthal_michele.
Asparagus season is upon us. Yes , we can get asparagus year round, but nothing tastes as wonderful as picked locally and trucked all of about 10 feet inside the farmers market. I still tastes of earth in the best possible way. This is when I don’t [...]











































































































