“Dressed for Battle”: Vogue Nippon
After a “battle” with winter this season, Spring overcomes… (Not yet, but keep hoping!!! Unless you love winter like me!).
Monthly Archives: December 2009
New York Hotel Restaurants Now Home to Top Chefs
A decade ago, a hotel restaurant was mostly an afterthought, the sad stomping grounds of weary business travelers and harried families who couldn’t make it off site to somewhere better. But in the last few years particularly, an on-site eatery has become a property’s star attraction drawing both well-heeled locals as well as discerning out-of-towners
An Interview with Amber Sainsbury, Founder of Dramatic Need
Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with Amber Sainsbury, founder of Dramatic Need, a UK based charity that brings creative arts education to underprivileged children. Amber is a Hollywood actress who has been in movies such as 30 Days of Night, The Ferryman, and has been in television programs such as Hex and The [...]
“Melt” Your Heart Out in London
In my recent trip to London, I’ve discovered many new jewels, as is expected from this city. One of these new jewels speaks directly one of my ultimate passions; dark chocolate… Actually, mouthwatering-gourmet dark chocolate. I was walking around and shopping for magazines amongst other things in Selfridges, and I see these very simple and [...]
The Best of Celebrity Travel 2009
Cooking with Top Chef finalist Fabio Viviani was a challenge, especially for this kitchen nitwit.
Belvedere Silver: Guaranteed Not To Be Regifted
Claire Smith December 23, 2009 Show as featured Silver shines all year long. Try these luxurious concoctions! read more
“Powerful Leather”: by Dazed & Confused Japan
Commemorating the sexy eternal ruggedness of leather, Dazed & Confused Japan magazine put out an ode to the rebel in all of us, a consistent edgy editorial featuring of some of the best leather pieces for men this season.
The Latest Grand Dame Revamps
One of the main hotel trends I have noticed in the last few years is the revamp of the grand dame properties. Basically after these places become a little fusty the owners inject a good amount of cash, hire a hot shot interior designer, add a few funky details like a great spa or bar, and voila the place gets a whole new round of buzz and a new generation of guests
News Flash: A Golf Course Opens Near Dallas
Now that the Tiger scandal is, for the moment at least, losing its roar, here’s an only slightly less shocking bulletin from the world of golf.
Woman, Forever Remembered: Brittany Murphy
On December 20, after failed attempts to resuscitate her, actress Brittany Murphy was pronounced dead on arrival at the Medical Center in Los Angeles. At only 32, the world renowned actress had suffered cardiac arrest.