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…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a great time to count my blessings and since I love to cook (and eat) it really doesn’t get much better for me. Most years we spend Thanksgiving at my sister-in-law’s house but this year my mom wants to host. She’s a great cook which means I’ll probably be […] Read More…
