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Finding L’Amour at Sisley NYC!

We had such fun at our PreCupid beauty event last Thursday at Sisley’s gorgeous  new spa/atelier at 343 Bleeker St. in the west village! I chose a 1960’s theme very much inspired by the new version of the Gigi play … Continue reading

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Our Jewelry and Fabric Party!

Last night my new friend Rita Holcberg and I had our first trunk show/reception at my apartment on Mercer Street! She working with emmerging artisans in Italy and Israel. Here you can see some of their unique creations.. They use … Continue reading

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Anglophile & Francophile Holiday!

When Marty decided he’d like to spend his birthday in London and Paris he didn’t have to twist my arm too hard! One of the reasons we chose the San Pancras Renaissance Hotel was because it is next to the … Continue reading

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Rasberrry & Granola Hearts!

I just baked these “breakfast cookies” for my sweetheart! Modified a recipe that I found in a now vintage cookbook created by Cafe Beaujolais and they came out great! Here’s how: Preheat Oven to 350 1/2 cup butter      2/3 cup … Continue reading

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Spring Beauty Event at Space NK Soho!

Last night I hosted my first beauty event at Space NK in Soho! I’ve been a customer at this exceptionally curated retailer at 99 Greene St. for a little over a year now. I was so happy to learn that … Continue reading

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All set for Christmas Dinner!

I discovered an interesting Ukrainian store across the street from the Russian Orthodox church in the East Village. There I found a cheery shawl large enough to become my holiday tablecloth! Just added a wreath, some roses and berries and … Continue reading

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Sitting around our Tree!

I decided to take a cozy Russian approach to our Christmas theme this year. Found some these cheery pillows at Crate and Barrel and topped the tree with a peacock that I got at Bergdorf Goodman. We enjoyed many a … Continue reading

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Russian Almond Rings – a new holiday treat!

Want to try an easy new shortbread/nut cookie that doesn’t have to be rolled out (quite frankly who’s got the time?).. I found this recipe in Darra Goldstein’s “Taste of Russia” originally published as “A la Russe”. 1 cup butter     … Continue reading

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Spooks and Spies Halloween!

Happy Day of the Dead! Last night we celebrated yet another Halloween in true stealth fashion! Above is a Curtis Jere black wire sculpture that Marty found at Adelaide in the west village. I had the idea to repurpose it … Continue reading

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Taste of France!

Last Saturday Marty and I met up at Bryant Park to see the the French products promotional fair Taste of France! They inflated this hot air balloon by torching fire at the base of it – fantastique, non? Chef Cruz … Continue reading

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