Category Archives: Travel
Entertaining
Thanks to my great friend, Tobi Fairley, I have the wonderful opportunity to participate in the annual Spring Gala to benefit the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House in New York City. The event will be held tonight, Wednesday April 20 at Cipriani 42nd … Continue reading
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Tagged Dog, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala, Tobi Fairley
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Entertaining
The first time I visited the Emerald Isle was to stay at my maternal grandfather’s home in County Downs, Northern Ireland. I instantly fell in love with both the isle itself and the roots I discovered as I explored the home of my ancestors! Continue reading
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Tagged Ballycastle House, Ireland, Napoleon Ivy, St. Patrick's Day, Wedgwood
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Travel Journal from Chestnut Cottage
I strongly felt that I would feel much better turning 60 if I were in New York City. So my wonderful husband, Wells, and I are off to the city for a few days.
Staying at The Carlyle, which is one of my favorite hotels in New York, is a good consolation for turning sixty. I enjoy their lovely rooms, and I think Bemelmans Bar is divine with its great murals. Such a perfect place for a (or several) glasses of Veuve Clicquot!
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Tagged Archivia Books, Flower School, La Grenouille, Morrell Wines, New York, The Carlyle Hotel, Travel
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Desert “Palette” or Desert “Palate”
As a designer, it is always enjoyable to see different architecture, landscape, lifestyle, and culinary trends. On this trip, I was particularly interested in design and culinary trends. Continue reading
Postcards from Tuscany
As promised, I want to share my experience at the Badia a Coltibuono Cooking School. Along with three of my traveling friends, I attended the cooking school founded by famous author and cookbook writer, Lorenza De … Continue reading
