Did you know that Memorial Day used to be called "Decoration Day"? Neither did I, but Wikipedia told me so and Im inclined to trust it on this one. And although in this instance "decorati...
"Birds are so much wiser than we! A robin builds a nest for robins. A seagull builds a nest for seagulls. They dont copy each other--or build themselves nests as described in The Birds Decorating...
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, may good luck pursue you each morning and night. -Irish BlessingI cant wait for the annual St. Patricks Day parade on Saturday. The parad...
Vintage Movie Nights? The Best.Who didnt love to hate Steff in Pretty in Pink? After watching this one in the late 80s, I was inspired to try my hand at sewing. ( I failed ...
Most people have to pick and choose what to collect or save. Im all about sentimental value but some things just have to go. For me, cluttered space = cluttered mind!I had two boxes filled ...
I get pretty excited about a great vintage find. I found this sweet little vintage Chanel label at an antique store near Stonington, Rhode Island. And, this hand-pa...
A while back I worked at a magazine and we hosted the first-ever Yoga festival in Central Park. At the time I wasnt really into yoga but was soon turned on to the idea ...
I love a snowy, cozy day. First of all, its the perfect excuse to nest. Second, its a great opportunity to tackle a project that keeps falling off of one to-do list to the next one......
My nose pretty much loves Jo Malone-anything, but Ive been addicted to her room sprays for years. Right now Im using Basil & Verbena. Im also a huge fan of the Wild Fig & Cassis&nbs...
"We want to thank all of you for watching us congratulate ourselves tonight.” —Warren BeattyIts officially red carpet season! We wish we were heading to Mr. Weinsteins party&...
The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and as the remaining teams battle it out this weekend for the Wild Card--why not have some friends over for an impromptu "Game Night." While some&nbs...
The Mermaids get alot of emails asking about& nbsp;venues, vendors and creative party themes. When it comes to an event like a baby shower, pink and blue can be a little bori...
As winter has softly (snow, please?) started to write its story on New York City, one of the biggest chapters may be the holiday windows around town. These could ...
I scheduled a hot date with my flat-screen last week. My TiVo list was overflowing, so I re-watched two great movies that were recorded. The first was Down With Love starring Renee Zellwege...
Mermaids & Martinis planned a White Elephant party for one of our favorite clients. Hosted in a beautiful venue called the “White Room” at Soho House, NYC, our cl...
A friend and I have a weekly tradition called: "Happy 3." It started because after many years of many long conversations over lunches or cocktails, we realized that we could t...
I love the idea of a White Christmas themed dinner party. Here are a few ideas to welcome guests this winter to a wonderfully white time.Greet guests with a white wreath. ...
Paris breaks my heart. I need a new word for love when it comes to Paris.Cliche you say? (how original.. .another American girl who LOVES Paris?) Yawn. Well, its easy to be a...
Some believe that its inconsiderate to bring flowers to a party because the host will have to stop and take the time to cut stems and search for the right vase. If you ...
Some people shudder at the thought of traveling away from home during the holidays. I also know people who look forward all year to this precious time off &nb...
I like collecting pins even though I rarely wear them on my clothes. I love putting them on throw pillows. I have one I like to put on a fabric evening purse. And...
Tis the season of holiday parties. I attended my first of the month on Saturday night. The hostess, Aisling, is one of the busiest (and beautiful) people I know. So, I brought her a h...
A mocktail and a manicure? The perfect Friday afternoon Pink-Me-Up. Today, Im working on final photo proofs with my cousin in preparation for the "Mermaids & Martinis" bo...
I have what you call "Thick/Thin" hair. Meaning, I have a ton of hair, but the strands are really fine. What this translates to are majorly great hair days and some colossal ...
In a tiny room tucked away on West 10th street is where I found this adorable vintage cookbook. Could it be more perfect?Bonnie Slotnicks specialty store is pretty special. Overstuffed wit...
I love these vintage inspired frosty vases around the holidays. Fill the little ones with bright colored candies or light with votives which reflect beautifully off of the mercur...
Mexican food makes most of us feel...well, festive. And full!I think Mexican is one of the easiest ways to host a party in a pinch. You could order take-out or whip up a qu...
Town & Country magazine asked my good friend and interior designer, Sarah Tallman, to create one of her signature Scarf Floor Pillows for their Spring issue. She and I went throu...
What is it about her? I created my own little shrine to Coco because every time I look at it, I am reminded that the most beautiful, feminine qualities are timeless. When asked what she w...
I was home for Thanksgiving and spent some memorable time with my family. To cap off the trip, I also shopped my Moms closet. If you met my Mom, you may say: "Michele,...
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