As you are getting ready for your Fall and Winter season gatherings, it's time to plan your menus (including desserts!)  BUT, maybe you’re just not feelin’ it to make “from scratch” cakes for your parties OR maybe you just don’t have the time.  These brands have cakes you can purchase AND then do so...

Tis' the season to be thinking about Fall and Winter gatherings, menu selections and of course ~ the cocktails and mocktails we will be cheering and toasting with in the months to come.  Lately been on the search for everything to style up home and tabletop for upcoming parties. Top of the list is...

Have hosted my share of parties ~ hosting from 4 people to 500+ people, attending tons  and photo styled parties for magazines & brands for 3 decades.  Sooooo, I do LOVE me a party!

When I’m going to party and bringing a host gift,  I always think either ~ what would he/she love, but probably not...

We just barely finished Summer, got out our fall jackets and it's time to see the Spring/Summer 2027 Fashion Designer Collections. AND I'm here for it! Three designer collections (and Trunk Shows) I have my eye on is Zimmermann, Elie Saab and Alex Perry.  Similar in terms of being a feminine, flor...

Love a modern, organized, luxe styled home ~ but gotta have a colorful, playful, whimsical art piece, statement wall or mural? Love a beautifully tailored designer suit, but need to wear a big flower on the lapel ~ I got you.  There is just something about quality, luxury pieces ~ be it home decor, ...

‘Tis the season of all things pumpkin and apple. Those favors always dominate the Fall season.  I got my eye of some other flavors this season and I’m going to “mix-it-up” a bit more with them.  Every year, I make the same Dutch Apple Pie, which is a combination of three recipes that I have combined...

We talked about Fall entertaining tips for having a fun, festive, organized and stress-free party.  Here are some of the fall festivities items and food I have my eye on for upcoming fall parties.  It's such a fun time to host parties from the inside to the outside where you can enjoy the crisp ai...

Every season is fun to celebrate.  Being from New England, Fall is my favorite. The air turns crisp, the leaves are turning beautiful colors, cozy, fall comfort food and apple picking.  I plan more in the fall than any other season. Sharing my 20 Tip Fall Entertaining Checklist with you to make yo...

The time is upon us. Time to start wearing jackets again.  While it's always hard to say goodbye to Summer, making it easier is the fall jackets this season. The classics are getting great modern updates and there is more "statement" jackets with great personality.  Shilouettes and styles include ...

Years ago I read Kate White's The Gutsy Girl Handbook, Manifesto for Success.  Kate White was Editor-In-Chief of five major magazines, including Cosmopolitan for 14 years.  I vividly remember a story she told in her book about when she was in Glamour Magazines' Top 10 College Women contest.  She s...

Why should apples get all the glory in the Fall season?  Move on over apples. Give cranberries some love.  Maybe it’s that I’m from Massachusetts, home of OceanSpray ~ and it’s our official state fruit. OR maybe instead of orange juice, growing up my mother always gave us cranberry juice for break...

Nothing adds life to your home more than florals and plants.  Here are my go-to books and websites for styling inspiration and to answer your questions, like ~ what plants work the best in the lighting of your home, region and location of your home and your style.  As an interior stylist, I'm alwa...