There’s no shortage of great restaurants in Los Angeles, but I wanted to share a new favorite I’ve enjoyed recently and highly recommend. When choosing a restaurant, the atmosphere is equally important as the food ...
Dining at Ysabel in L.A.
Life Above Lake Como: Villa Casasco
Perched away from the congestion of the main road in Lake Como, Australian stylist Andrea Duff and her partner Robert Schwamberg renovated a 1910 Liberty-style villa and then filled it with a clean mix of ...
Source: photography by Prue Ruscoe | Vogue Living
A Perfect Mix of Old and New
I’m in Copenhagen and wanted to repeat this post from 2013. I’m finally going to see it in person five years later.* I was awestruck when I came across this photo of Grundtvig’s Church in ...
Source: photo: John Towner
Summer Dining Al Fresco
dresses similar here and here / Earrings similar here / lip balm / sandals / body oil Entertaining al fresco inspiration from a guest post I wrote for La Dolce Vita last summer. What a memorable evening I wanted to share ...
At Jean Georges Beverly Hills: An Open-Face Ricotta Toast
A few weeks ago, a couple of friends and I had breakfast at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills. The restaurant and The Rooftop by JG (great views of LA) are part of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Hotel. ...
While I’m Away…
I leave tomorrow for Scandinavia and the Netherlands for a few weeks and haven’t even started packing. I know I have pretty much everything I need but it’s time to get organized and go down ...
Rooftop Dining in L.A.
It should come as no surprise that Terra, the rooftop restaurant on the third floor of Eataly LA, is insanely good in all facets – setting, food, drink and service. The smoky scent from the wood-burning ...
On My Radar for July
The start of July begins the less than three-week countdown to an upcoming trip to Scandinavia. I’ve got the itinerary and hotels in order, but if you have any recommendations on anything in Norway, Sweden, ...
Source: photos clockwise from top: @deborarosa | Haziq Tumaran | Stig Ottesen
Kitchen Matters with Pamela Salzman
After attending a Pamela Salzman cooking class at a friend’s home last week, I left not only with a handful of new recipes but a bounty of tips and tons of inspiration. I already own ...
What I’m Reading, Watching and Listening to…
What I read, watch or listen to is often based on friends recommendations, so I thought I’d share my current entertainment with you. I take notes on people’s suggestions so there’s a running list available ...
Source: Photo: Meilani Cottrell
Shopping Vintage
I’ve been a fan of shopping vintage since my early twenties, when I wandered through my first flea market. I was instantly hooked on the process of the hunt for a collected or one-of-a-kind find. ...
Nathan Turner’s West Coast Way
The April issue of C Magazine has a story aptly titled “Full Plate” with an in-depth look at Nathan Turner’s new book I Love California. As a renowned host, Turner shares recipes and entertaining inspiration that ...
Spring Cleaning And My April To Do List
April always feels like one of those significant transitional months. Winter has officially passed, spring weather is on the horizon, school is almost out and all of a sudden there’s major motivation to shift gears ...
Source: Photos: top left: Knockout Beauty; right: Jenni Kayne
It Really Is So Easy
I’m re-running this post of a favorite recipe I made this weekend. It’s satisfying, super easy to make and fits right in with my January detox. Earlier this year, a friend introduced me to this ...
Source: Photo: Ditte Isager / It’s All Easy
The Post: A Film I’d Like to See
I haven’t gone to a theatre to see a movie in such a long. I’m not a fan of the re-makes and superhero type movies that have dominated the box office, plus cable television is ...
Source: top photo: Annie Leibovitz / Vogue
2017 in Review and Thank You
Even though it is only a change on the calendar, saying goodbye to one year and welcoming the new always feels like a fresh start. It’s also the perfect time for me to look back ...
Holiday Giveaway with Farmhouse Pottery
Celebrating the season with a festive GIVEAWAY together with FARMHOUSE POTTERY. I’m excited to host my first giveaway with Farmhouse Pottery, a company whose product, people and aesthetic I greatly admire. On my trip to Vermont ...
This Week’s Items 11.26.17 – Holiday Themed
The weekend after Thanksgiving is our family tradition of getting the tree and decorating the home. It’s also the time I’ll shop for decor that feels fresh and complements the holiday items I already own. ...
Source: Top Photo: McGee & Co.
Salad Goals: The Pine Room Salad from R & D Kitchen
I doubt there’s a salad in any of the many Hillstone restaurants I wouldn’t like. They’re all so good. In Newport Beach, R&D Kitchen, Bandera and Gulfstream are nearby so I frequent them often and have had my ...
A Sunset Cruise with Argaux
Earlier this fall, I was invited to join a group of women on a sunset cruise in Newport Harbor. The ladies from Beijos Events designed and styled the fall themed gathering for a wine tasting ...
Source: photography: Alison Bernier
Napa Valley Guide: Calistoga Ranch
Over the years, I’d read about Calistoga Ranch, one of Napa Valley’s most unique hotels. The location, nestled in a wooded canyon with ancient oaks, is spectacular and I put it high on my bucket ...
Following on Instagram – Lucinda Wharton
One of my favorite things about Instagram is discovering people all over the world who I would otherwise never come across. One such recent find is London artist and designer Lucinda Wharton. She shares drop ...
Source: @lucindawhartonartist
My Napa Valley Dining Guide
Until this summer, I hadn’t visited Napa Valley for close to thirty years. It’s hard to believe given that it’s less than a two-hour flight. Boy, have I been missing out. Not only is the ...
Source: photos: Sam’s Social Club, all others personal
Summer Entertaining
I’m excited to be guest posting again on Paloma Contreras’ beautiful blog, La Dolce Vita. Today, I’m sharing details on one of my favorite summer pasttimes – entertaining al fresco. A recent evening in the garden of ...