The Academy Awards are this weekend and I’m dreaming up an Oscar Party. Although it’s not really gonna happen, it should come as no surprise to hear that I’m always thinking about parties and looking for excuses to throw them. I love researching recipes, coming up with a theme (if there isn’t an obvious holiday or celebration […] Read More…
Valentine’s Day Gifts
True, Valentine’s Day is a bit of a Hallmark holiday, but in my book it’s a great opportunity to go out of your way to make people feel a little extra special in ways that are different from every other day. At my daughter’s school we decorated Valentine’s cards to send to their pen-pal school, Para Los Ninos, […] Read More…
Ice Buckets
In the midst of party season I’m still looking for practical yet beautiful gifts. These ice buckets (and corkscrew) are the perfect addition to a stocked bar and would be a welcome gift to open on New Years Eve. sources: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 Read More…
Holiday Decorating without the Tree
The holiday season is one of my favorite times of year and I’m a sucker for all the festive decor. We celebrate everything with our kids – Hanukkah, Christmas, you name it! I like to look for alternate ways to bring in the holiday spirit since we don’t always get a Christmas tree. Here are some ideas, a few of which I’ve […] Read More…
My Dad’s Birthday
My dad is turning 70 this month. To celebrate, my family is planning a Latin-inspired party, drawing inspiration from our Venezuelan roots. We’re working with a great caterer, the lovely Annie Campbell, to create an evening with a nod to South America including menu items like arepas and tequenos, subtle tropical decor and lots of latin music. sources: […] Read More…
