I don’t know what the weather’s doing where you are, but here in Rhode Island it’s just about summer! As I write this I’ve got the air conditioner running. Although, it isn’t because it’s particularly hot… it’s because it’s doing that awesome Southern New England thing where it’s just insanely humid for no good reason […]
Cocktail Hour | The Classic Old Fashioned
It’s Kentucky Derby time, which means you should be prepping with big hats, dapper suits, and some Mint Juleps. But, if Mint Juleps aren’t your thing, here’s an alternative that’s just as classy and Southern. (And maybe a bit more in tune for the gents at your amazing Derby party!) The Classic Old Fashioned Ingredients. Makes […]
Book Review | ‘The Heiresses’
If you’ve been following along for a while you may have gathered that I enjoy writing – after all, why would I start a blog? – but what you may not know is that I love, love, love reading. I read everything – books, magazines, cereal boxes, the backs of shampoo bottles (thank you to TIGI and […]
Wedding Wednesday | Transportation Issues
Hello there lovely readers! Welcome to another installment of Wedding Wednesday. Since I was a mess last night and didn’t bother have time to queue this one up, you’re going to be reading it a bit later than usual – sorry about that! One of the issues that I’ve struggled with a bit in this […]
Work/Life Integration
There is a distinct difference between Gen X and Gen Y, and – as far as I can see – it’s defined by our ideal work situation. Generation X, comprised of teens who grew up listening to punk rock and throwing their middle finger up at the “establishment,” has a hard and fast rule: there’s […]
Going It Alone.
If you’re a regular around these parts, you may recall that a few weeks ago I wrote a post about some changes in my life (professionally), and the opportunities that those changes brought. And now I am so, so happy to say that everything seems to be going better than I could have possibly hoped.
Style Stalker | The Duchess of Cambridge
Is there anyone who does it better than The Duchess of Cambridge (nee Kate Middleton)? Whether she’s talking a walk through a park with Prince George or heading to a cocktail reception, she always looks flawless. During their recent tour through New Zealand and Australia Prince William and The Duchess undertook a ton of engagements, and […]
Cocktail Hour | Mint Juleps
To follow up with yesterday’s post about planning the perfect Kentucky Derby party, I decided that I should probably pass along the official recipe for the Derby drink of choice – Mint Juleps. According to the Kentucky Derby website, Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby for nearly 20 […]
Hosting The Perfect Kentucky Derby Party
Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s Kentucky Derby time! If you can’t make it down to the races, there’s no reason that you can’t celebrate the day (and yes, it’s an entire day long-affair in honor of those two heart-stopping minutes) in style. This year the Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May […]
30 Day Challenge | No Carbs!
I have shingles. You know, that disease that is usually reserved for people who are 60 years old – yeah, that one. It’s one tiny patch just to the right of my tailbone, which is quite uncomfortable but so far nothing I can’t handle with a bit of whining. The problem here is that I […]