Rome. Decorating. Stylish Simplicity.
Please forgive my geek out over Stromae (aka Paul Van Haver). Last week I was in St. Martin to see my family and in Anguilla for work. All week my sister, brother-in-law, and I, kept hearing this killer French song… in the car, at beach bars, etc. The first time I heard it I was … Continue reading Stromae – The Greatest News Out Of Belgium Since Jean-Claude Van Damme, Waffles, and Fries
The holiday season is upon us. Lights have just started to go up in my neighborhood and I saw a few festive window displays this morning on Via Condotti and Via Babuino. I haven’t seen any panettone movie commercials. Several friends have assured me they are coming. Excellent. One of my goals for 2014 is … Continue reading Stylish Simplicity – Williams Sonoma – Rustic Italian Platter
When I was growing up in the States, rosé had a reputation for being a second rate wine. I don’t know why that is. However, in St. Martin (the half French, half Dutch island) I noticed it everywhere, restaurants (including upscale ones), beach bars, house parties, etc. Once my parents moved back to the island, … Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – Rosé Wine
*Apologies to Mr. Kermit the Frog. While I have always appreciated the color green in nature and in interiors, only recently have I fallen for this color in clothing. Green represents growth, harmony, balance, and freshness. It’s a “cool” color which is why, with my complexion, I should really wear it more often. Greens were … Continue reading It’s Easy Being Green*
