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Monthly Archives: May 2019

EMBRACE, EMPOWER, EDUCATE

Our sponsor New Leaf Financial has partnered with Lumina Financial Consultants to provide even more extensive services for their clients….Their first is just 2 DAYS AWAY on the 15th in Rye…see the invite below for details!!!




Financial Planning

You’ll get an unbiased, holistic view of your household spending needs today, and long into the future. These help you chart a smooth and rewarding course on your journey.

Investment Management

Our customized approach serves the growing needs of women at every stage of life by implementing sustainable and long-term strategies based on your unique financial profile.

Divorce Financial Planning

We help you manage major life transitions like divorce or the loss of a loved one; giving you the knowledge and confidence to make informed, game-changing decisions.

Women, Wellness and Wealth 

Your hosts:

  • Patti Moores and Hilary Tuohy from Lumina Financial Consultants 
  • Erica Atkins-Pilla from WholeBody Myofascial Release & Massage
  • Janet Muller –  Beyond Yoga Studio – A Path to Wellness- A place for yoga and other wellness initiatives.  Janet Muller, founder, yoga teacher and life coach of the studio, meets clients where they are today and empower them to transform who they will become tomorrow.  
  • Dr Susan Friedman from Back to Health Chiropractic & Wellness – Our purpose is to help people feel and look their absolute best so they can enjoy life to the fullest!!!  We have solutions for handling pain/sports injuries, strategies for healthy living utilizing whole food nutrition and weight loss programs as well as state of the art body contouring aesthetics. 
  • Cecilia Jewel –  LINK necklaces – fine handcrafted jewelry Cecilia Jewel
  • Laura Coash, Certified Senior Distributor, BEMER USA.  BEMER applications boost the blood flow, thus benefiting the body’s cardiac system, regenerative abilities and mental acuity.  Imagine being better tomorrow than you are today…
  • Pilates by Daniela: Personable and private Pilates studio situated in the heart of Port Chester. 
May 15th 6pm – 8pm


Serendipity Labs, 80 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye 10580

A Bonus Post For Mother’s Day — Home Goods Re-Cap

Surprise!!!!  I am giving you an extra post this week..my Mother’s Day gift to you!!!!  My reader’s favorite posts are the Home Good’s Re-caps.  I went to the Port Chester Home Goods this week and found some great things.  The store is gearing up for outdoor entertaining so that is what I am focusing on today.  I could have literally walked out with everything in this post…..Happy Saturday Shopping!!!!

This outdoor seating set was to die for in person.  I wish I had room for it!!!!!

I bought a pair of these round chairs in turquoise last summer.  They were so hard to find but looked so great.  I was happy to see this orange gem!!!

And Green!!!!

If anyone is looking for an outdoor dining set..this one is incredible…..I love the wood accents..

I am in LOVE with this accent table…I cannot believe I left it there!!!
These buddhas are gorgeous..perfect for a bookcase or on your dining room table!!!

Love these David Hicks looking outdoor accent pillows.

Home Goods always has the BEST coffee table books..there were great fashion ones that MOM would LOVE!

I love the selection of contemporary art!!!

This mirror was too much for me..I fell in love and had to take it home…DON”T WORRY…there is another!!!!
How perfect are these melamine plates.  Very Dorothy Draper and just like the ones Tory Burch home just introduced!!!

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

If you are still in need of some awesome Mother’s Day gifts…you are in luck..here are some gorgeous gifts from some local vendors that you will be able to have just in time for Mom’s Big Day!!!

I love love these gorgeous straw bags…My friend Catherine of Into The Woods has oodles of amazing designs to choose from!!!!

Cynthia Hudson  is a fab stylist and she will give mom a closet and wardrobe refresh for all her summer outfits!!!!

REDI-PEDI  is the perfect gift for mom!!!!  Couple it with a mani/pedi and mom will be in heaven!!!!
My favorite, Outdoors Contained will send mom the most gorgeous blooms!!!

Mom would love a gift certificate to go with her besties to K”s Kitchen..Karen Schulz’s amazing cooking demonstration and lunch with friends.  


Charm necklaces are all the rage now…local jeweler Ilyses pieces has an incredible selection!!!



Mom would flip over these votives from Patdo Light Studio….they are so gorgeous and would look amazing in any room…

The Fairfiled Antique and Design Center

I had such a fabulous night at the Fairfield Antique and Design Center.  I participated in a design panel with 3 incredible bloggers…Boy were they impressive (but that is for another post).  Everyone loved the panel but could not get enough of the Design Center itself.  The dealer’s booths are beyond gorgeous.  Hands down all four of us bloggers said that if we were re-doing our homes, each and every piece would be purchased tonight from The Center.  You really have to go.  Stay tuned..we are going to plan a “Grab Your Coffee And Shop With Us Morning” soon.  In the meanwhile, you can window shop here.

Patio Goals..how perfect are these turquoise goblets and rattan ice bucket?  The Rattan table is not bad either!!!

I am in LOVE with this trio!!!!  I am interviewing Nicole, the dealer, in a couple of weeks and these need to come home with me!!!!

This Buddha door knocker, coral piece and tray are FAB!!!  Can’t decide which I like best!!!!

A rainbow of vintage glasses!!!!

These mirrors are outstanding!!!!

Amazing!!!!!

This Lamp….no words…

I need these sunglasses…My goal is to channel Elton John on a regular basis from now on!!!!!!!!!!!!

This velvet chair and leopard pillow are perfection..there was a pair!!!!

A peek of the Staging Room….I wanted to take home every single thing!!!!

How incredible is this!!!!!????

The BEST Mother’s Day Gifts

Welcome to the Mother’s Day “BESTS” post.  Here are some of my favorite must haves…I think mom will love them too!!!!!


This is hands down the BEST hair dryer!!


The BEST candle!!!!


The BEST skin care kit!!!!


The BEST candy!!!


The BEST hoop earrings..they come in many colors!!!!!


The Best espadrilles!!!!!


The BEST summer sandals!!!


The BEST lip plumper!!


The BEST summer blouse!!!


The BEST cashmere sweater!!!!






Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is Sunday and we’ve got you covered..here are some of my favorite picks for mom or for yourself..All items are in stock at Net A Porter.  They can be delivered to you within a few days or even the same day in the NY area, for all you last minute shoppers!!!!