I wasn’t going to write a blog this week. Most people are hunkered down in one way or another, on vacation from routine. It’s the slow dance before the New Year presents a slew of expectations. But last night, a gale force snowstorm blasted the Northeast and this morning I found myself shoveling 12 inches of white powder off the steps of my house. Beautiful as the woods appear coated … Read More
Christmas is upon us and many of us are turning our thoughts away from work to our families and friends and to travels home. This is a time of hopeful expectation, reflection and nesting. I am just a bit melancholy as I remember the excitement and energy that permeated our household during this anticipatory week when my family was very young. Nothing is as magical as a child’s joy on … Read More
This weeks Intimate Discovery:
I first saw the eclectic Between The Sheets brand by the talented young designer, Layla L’obatti several months ago. I was completely captivated by the sensual and casual lifestyle collection whose demure, but provocative design aesthetic completely captures my personal definition of What Is Sexy. Intimate pieces drape the body in a buttery soft silk modal knit and beg to be layered. These styles from … Read More
Last week I accompanied my 13 year old nephew to a concert at Carnegie Hall in which his cousin was performing an oboe solo with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. I enjoy music, but I am not a connoisseur. In fact, I have been accused of being tone deaf. Music has never been an art form that has generated a visceral reaction from me. I am a devotee of silence … Read More
This weeks Intimate Discovery: Sensational Lingerie as showcased in the movie Burlesque
Being a closet Cher fan and drawn by the idea of a musical
extravaganza cloaked in jaw dropping lingerie, I went to see the movie Burlesque this past week end. If you want to see a phenomenal Christina Aguleria concert replete with spectacular dance numbers and point on stage sets, it will not disappoint. I am not … Read More
When I was young Christmas in my house was a big excuse for throwing a great party during which my mother’s creative baking skills took center stage. Her cookies, which were a huge holiday tradition, became legendary as the years evolved. Baked from an assortment of recipes collected from a bevy of sources, their reputation soon enabled them to be referred to, simply as “Libby’s cookies”. As a teenager, growing … Read More