Velvet dominated the runway for fall. I have always loved this fabric for its luxurious texture and glamorous appeal. There is also something regal about it. Perhaps it is the vision of royal velvet robes worn in the fairy tales…
Fortune Travels: Big Sky Country
One of my older brother Jack’s favorite vacation destination is The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philpsburg, Montana. He has been a loyal guest for years and per his recommendation, last week, my husband and I decided to pay a…
School Daze
The start of the school year is a week away which means fall clothing, backpacks, school supplies, hair cuts, doctor check ups and basic hysteria. This year, I asked my children to do a little research and create a “wish…
September in the City
Though it is always devastating to say goodbye to summer (yes, I am being dramatic), NYC in September does have its share of excitement. New York Fashion Week, the US Open, new restaurant openings and exhibits make our transition back…
Donni Charmed!
Back in June, I had the great pleasure of meeting fashion designer Alyssa Wasko of Donni Charm at her pop up shop in Nolita. No coincidence, I was immediately ‘charmed’ by Alyssa and her brand, a contemporary scarf line that…
Peanut Butta Lova
I always thought that eating peanut butter was a “no no.” Too fattening, too childish, too sticky… until two RD’s deemed it nutritionally sound. That’s all it took for me to dig my silver spoon deep into the peanut butter…
