Bon Appetit: 20 Best Restaurants in the U.S.

Have you seen the most recent issue of Bon Appetit? Andrew Knowlton ranks the “Top 20 Most Important Restaurants in the U.S.” First and foremost, I think this ranking is an impossible feat. How on...

25 things to do while stranded at an airport…

Last year I got stuck in the Miami airport with our photo crew. After eight hours of boredom, we made a list of the top 25 things to do when you’re stranded at an airport. Needless to say, a few...

Spring from Emerson Fry

I want EVERYTHING from the Emerson Fry spring collection. Available 2/19!

Rachel Khoo

If you have the Cooking Channel, I hope you’ve tuned in on Saturday afternoon’s to watch Rachel Khoo. Her food is so simple and delicious, and she’s absolutely hilarious! Rachel’s book just came...

The Friday Five

Many thanks to VV for featuring me on the new Friday Five! Click here to see the whole post.

VV Catalog

Here is the new VV catalog!!

2013

You’re looking quite bright!

What happened? Where did you go?

That’s what people keep asking me. My sincerest apologies for the lack of posts in the past few months. What can I say? I’m busy pinning away! I will occasionally post on this site, but for...

“Family” Meals

I will always love the hospitality industry, having been raised by parents who owned a restaurant and then working in the industry myself throughout my college years. One of my fondest memories of...

Fall Fashion

It’s official – fall is here and I’m not ready! My tan is fading and my closet is in dire need of some cold-weather updates. Here are some of the things inspiring me this season…as usual, lots of...

Words to Live By

My mom always had great quotes (thoughts, statements, mantras, etc.) to share with me when I was growing up. I didn’t realize how much I missed them until I started seeing graphic quotes pop up on...

Souvlaki for the Soul

I just discovered a (new to me) website, Souvlaki for the Soul. I’m totally obsessed with the food, photography and recipes. SWOON!!

Hello, again!

I just got back from a lovely mini-vacation on Nantucket. It was a much needed escape from reality and a great chance to catch up with old friends. For those of you have never visited the island, I...

Henri Bendel Travel Bags

A friend at work recently told me about her great Bendel travel bags and I’m obsessed! The set comes with three bags – one for laundry, lingerie and shoes – inside another reusable dust bag. So,...

Top Five: Summer State of Mind

Here are my top five favorites this week. Clearly I’ve got summer on the brain! Click on the images to lead back to the original source or visit my Pinterest site. Chic summer look. Boat dining...

Stamford Museum and Nature Center Farmer’s Market

For those readers in Fairfield County: the Stamford Museum and Nature Center has started a new farmer’s market. They’re open every Friday from 10am-2pm until October 28th. Vendors sell everything...

Table Setting for a Modern Age

Raised by restauranteurs, I was taught dining etiquette earlier than most kids learn to ride a bike. It was, and still is, an unspoken religion at home. In my mind, however, table setting, unlike...

Top Five

Here is this week’s top five. Click on the images to lead back to the original source or visit my Pinterest site. Enough said. Great party idea! Amazing outfit Stripes!! I want to give these to...

Virtual Vacation: Il Pelicano

I can’t stop staring at the photos from Il Pelicano on the Italian coast. Isn’t it dreamy? I want to go!

Summer Reads

I can’t stop reading this summer. There are so many books I want to read and so little time! I haven’t read all of these yet, but they’re all on my list. Enjoy! The Paris Wife, Paula McClain An...

Where to Eat Now: NYC

I’ve been to a lot of fabulous restaurants in New York in the past few months. Here is my short list of the best-of-the-best. The Beauty & Essex pawn shop entrance. Beauty and Essex – I’m not...

Top Five

As many of you know, I spend most of my time surfing Pinterest these days. On a weekly basis, I plan to share some of my favorite pins here. Click on the images to lead back to the original source...

Midnight in Paris

I haven’t been impressed with the past couple Woody Allen films, but Midnight in Paris is awesome. Owen Wilson is undeniably fabulous. Must-see.

S’mores

‘Tis the season for campfires! As you all know, I’m not a huge sweets-eater, but you can’t go wrong with a S’more. Everyone loves the slightly burnt marshmallow, crunchy graham crackers and...

Parisian Chic

I’m a total francophile. I have an entire shelf of books about French life, culture and style. My newest edition is one of my favorites of all time, Parisian Chic by Ines de la Fressange. It...

I Heart Bon Iver

I can’t wait for the new Bon Iver album! Here is a little taste… via Black*Eiffel

What I’m Loving on Pinterest…

Here is a peek at the things that get my heart racing on Pinterest right now…

Fishs Eddy

I’m totally obsessed with all things for the home – dishware, glassware, flatware, serving pieces, etc. One of my favorite finds is Fishs Eddy, a fabulous store and website based in New York. This...

Derby!

This weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the 137th “Run for the Roses” at Churchill Downs. I’ve been to plenty of Derby parties over the years, but let me tell you this: the Derby is something...