the hostess’ ultimate party resource 16 Aug 2013 | 03:54 am

A prop closet dedicated to party-giving is all sorts of magic. When surveying shelves of lovingly organized accoutrement, one’s imagination is free to jump from weekend brunch/ afternoon tea/ dinner p...

the art of packing a picnic 27 Jul 2013 | 01:31 am

The picnic is what makes summertime living easy–even for the maximalist hostess. Here are tips + tricks for throwing an epic moveable feast– with minimal fuss. Hint 1: One slice of bread is better th...

toast the college graduate in your life… 28 May 2013 | 11:22 pm

celebrating 10 years with chris phelps 16 May 2013 | 03:15 am

the world of figue 24 Apr 2013 | 11:37 pm

For me, it was love at first sight when I saw the naughtily embellished FIGUE army jackets…. So much so, that upon my last visit to NYC, I called upon the FIGUE showroom and begged to see more; more j...

20% off our favorite secret weapon: pinot grigio! 24 Apr 2013 | 01:19 am

late night itch! 18 Apr 2013 | 09:50 pm

i am loving michael chiarello’s coqueta 17 Apr 2013 | 10:13 pm

I am having a full-blown love affair with Michael Chiarello’s Coqueta in SF, right on the Embarcadero– with the lit-up Bay Bridge as its’ back drop. The space/ the views/the menu are equally dazzling ...

veronica beard super-bling army jacket 13 Apr 2013 | 03:53 am

With passion, I collect army jackets– as they are the perfect storm for my persnickety sensibility– a combination of absorbent, light- weight cotton in my favorite color– army green. I have over a doz...

the party’s over… goodbye to tommy toy’s 29 Mar 2013 | 10:22 pm

Last night I had my very last crabmeat wonton, minced chicken lettuce cups, dumplings and mango mousse at Tommy Toy’s– the very same menu that was served at my baby shower; delivered to my hospital be...