“Hi, I am Eloise. I am six. I am a city child. I live at the Plaza,” said my daughter Zooey twirling around the room. Zooey recently told her grandmother that she’s changing her name to Eloise. When I asked her why, she said it’s because she rawther likes the sort of fun that Eloise …
Five Fun Fab ways to free yourself for fall part deux
Wear: Imagine a pile of rose petals falling like leaves…that’s what Tom Ford’s Cafe Rose smells like, mixed with spices, Turkish rose oil and coffee. When the leaves are whirling, scents are more intense and so are the colors. Chanel’s Vertigo nail color is fall in a bottle and Bobbi Brown’s sparkle eye shadow makes …
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I’m going to France today…sort of!
À quelque chose malheur est bon. Every cloud has a silver lining…if you can’t go to France, bring France to your home. Wear: Something French and fabulous! If I had on one of these French inspired outfits, my day would surely be wonderful! Kate Spade has a French flair with a great sense of humor…especially …
Five Fun Fab ways to free yourself for fall
When you’re busy, it’s essential to find the time to do what makes you happy. Call a good friend, find your downward chien, make a plan to do something that excites you. Work, dinner, children, laundry, cleaning, bills, relationships, exercise…all need tending to. Take it as it comes and when you have a window, here are some suggestions …
Happy 100 Julia Child: Our Lady of Butter
Julia Child will forever be the queen of cuisine. Her joie de vivre, charm, personality, voice, quick wit and confidence make for an excellent role model for all ages. August 15th marked the centenary of her birth. There are many ways to celebrate Julia Child because she left such an incredible legacy and truly savored all …
Lazy Hazy Days of Summer: Part Trois
Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability. ~Sam Keen Ride: A perfect summer must include taking leisurely bike rides with the family. I love my little Dutch bike that my husband gave me for my birthday. It’s perfect for a stroll around the neighborhood with the children. I like to fill my basket with a …
Farewell, My Queen (Les Adieux a la Reine)
Wouldn’t you have loved to be a fly on the wall in Versailles during the chaos of the four days in July in 1789 as the French Revolution turned the monarchy upside down? Director Benoît Jacquot (who had the privilege of shooting at Versailles) allows us to be that fly…more like a mosquito …
Happy Birthday Dad!!
Happy Birthday Dad! Coach, Tar Heel football player, singer and more. My Dad’s signature phrase is, “Give great effort!” It’s become my motto in life and anyone that is around him feels inspired to “give great effort” too. He’s a terrific grandfather and dad. My children call him “Coach!” It’s the perfect name for him because he coached most of …
Return to Rosemary
Florida beaches are easy to fall in love with…the gulf coast wind, salty sea smell and the sound of the waves crashing on the sugar sand. There’s not a more relaxing vacation in my opinion. When you go back to the same place, you really start to explore it. Returning to Rosemary Beach, we …
Happy Birthday to the Notorious little Cooley Cowboys
To celebrate my two July babies, we threw a cowboy/cowgirl party and had a rip roarin’ good time…Texas style! The Notorious Cooley children were on a “wanted” poster on invitations from TinyPrints. The best Texas entertainment there is comes from Camp Cookie. K.R. Wood (Camp Cookie) arrived with his chuck wagon, guitar, stick horses, and even a …
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To Rome with Love: Amada mia, amore mio
Walking into the theatre with my mom, I felt giddy…we were going to Rome courtesy of Woody Allen’s new movie To Rome with Love. Some of my all time favorite shows are set in Roma! Roman Holiday , Three Coins in the Fountain , The Talented Mr. Ripley and the musical, The Light in the Piazza. Rome …
summer summer summertime: été très belle part deux
I drifted into a summer-nap under the hot shade of July, serenaded by a cicadae lullaby, to drowsy-warm dreams of distant thunder. ~Terri Guillemets Will Smith sings in my ear, Summer Summer Summertime! I love this time of year so much that I came up with more recommendations for all things summer…été très belle! Read: …