I was reminiscing yesterday about the huge Holiday dinners we used to host at our house while the kids were growing up. My husband’s famous stuffing, a family dish passed down from his grandmother was a magnet for our guests. People were always asking for the recipe, which he preferred to keep to himself, adding to the aura of the meal. In truth, it was a very simple dish, compiled … Read More
We are in a swim mode today at Lingerie Briefs (check out our Curvy Briefs blog: Swimwear Daydreams). Writer, Lindsey, an LA native might not be aware of the chilly autumn days we are having in the Northeast. I, on the other hand, am more likely inspired by the fact that I depart in one week for my home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and my partner … Read More
A few weeks ago I met my brother on a rainy Sunday in New Haven for a lunch meeting that went awry. We decided to make the best of it by visiting the Yale University Art Museum. I knew we would find an aesthetic gem somewhere inside. And there is was: the Murals of Bonampak, in replica, on the gallery’s walls. This Mayan artwork, discovered in 1946 in a remote … Read More
Fall-Holiday 2012
Visiting the Hanky Panky showroom in NYC today, I walked into a carnival of color; not surprising for this playful and provocative brand. But it was the explosion of prints that really accelerated the “fun meter”. I felt as if I was in a candy store filling my goody bag – in this case my camera- with multiple visual treats. There were more than I could possibly … Read More
She is neither pink nor pale,
And she never will be all mine;
She learned her hands in a fairy-tale,
And her mouth a valentine
. . . .Edna St. Vincent Millay
The day of witching is upon us and something tells me that the cultural obsession with all things beguiling will continue to cast its spell on this holiday’s mystique. After all, we read books about wizards, lust over … Read More
I am on a brushed back satin band wagon this week. I remember back in my Macy days when this fabric was a mainstay of fall sleep and loungewear sales. Well, what goes around comes around and I am really pleased to see this commodity product has re-surfaced and been elevated to a luxury item, compliments of the premium Louis At Home tri-colored robe collection. Exquisitely tailored in lush cosmetic … Read More
Lately I have been spending time visiting a friend on the upper west side of Manhattan. Her apartment is located just around the block from the sophisticated luxury chocolate shop, Jacque Torres. I always stop in for a latte and to feast my fantasies on the rich selection of artful confections offered there. I haven’t splurged yet, out of respect for Jenny Craig, but let’s face it, intent and reality … Read More