No disrespect to wine bars (cause I love em!), but as they’ve become more frequent, I have been on a search for something different. I couldn’t control my enthusiasm when a friend told me about POP Champagne & Dessert Bar. Now, this is a place to get excited about. Located in Old Town Pasadena, it takes […]
In this economy, giving a house plant over cut flowers seems a more practical approach to gift-giving. But, choosing a fern over sweet smelling roses just doesn’t seem to have the same effect. David Austin Roses to the rescue! This award-winning breeder of English Roses ships container roses all over the world–and for way less
It’s no secret that L.A. based Susie Cakes can put most bakeries to shame when it comes to their cakes and cupcakes. Somehow they manage to keep them so light, yet decadent—holding on to that “fresh from mom’s oven” taste. Even Martha Stewart agrees—she picked their strawberry frosting-filled as her favorite. You can imagine my
It was a crazy holiday season and on my last day of a whirlwind visit to the Big Apple, my husband and I decided to head uptown to the infamous Serendipity 3, home to sin-worthy hot chocolate and the “Forbidden Broadway Sundae.” The name was even more apropos than I realized. Through the years I have
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And by steak, I mean Philly Cheese Steak. Surprised? Thought I would be oohing and aahing over some Maestro’s equivalent? Shocking as it seems, sometimes the best best doesn’t necessarily mean the most expensive (don’t quote me on that). This past weekend, after having turkey and stuffing, turkey sandwiches and turkey soup, my taste buds
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This past weekend while attending the Fontainebleau Grand Opening in Miami, I came to an astonishing realization. V.I.P. status is only fun when you aren’t sharing it with 2000 of your closest friends. There comes a point when levels of V.I.P status become apparent. You start to wonder, “Am I the only guest waiting two
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FRIDAY Morning: Check into the Alexis Hotel, a boutique property decorated in “gay man apartment style” (at least that’s what the front desk called it) where vintage meets modern.This recently renovated hotel serves as the perfect home base– within walking distance to Pike Place Marketand my two new favorite home decor shops: Watson Kennedy and Maison Luxe.The views at
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