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Book Club Monday

The weeks are flying.  I feel like I just did a book club Monday post!!!!!   A couple of weeks ago, I was in Diane’s Books in Greenwich, Ct.  If you have not been, you have to go..its amazing…they have everything, book reviews, employee recommendations, best seller summaries and so much more.  As I was buying a book for my mom, I saw Finding Mrs. Ford by Deborah Royce out of the corner of my eye.  It came highly recommended from the ladies of Diane’s.  I just started it…here is the story:


Mrs. Ford leads a privileged life. From her Blenheim spaniels to her cottage on the coast of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, she carefully curates her world. Hair in place, house in place, life in place, Susan Ford keeps it under control.


Early one morning in the summer of 2014, the past pays a call to collect. The FBI arrives to question her about a man from Iraq—a Chaldean Christian from Mosul—where ISIS has just seized control. Sammy Fakhouri, they say, is his name and they have taken him into custody, picked up on his way to her house.


Back in the summer of 1979, on the outskirts of a declining Detroit, college coed Susan meets charismatic and reckless Annie. They are an unlikely pair of friends but they each see something in the other—something they’d like to possess. Studious Susan is a moth to the flame that is Annie. Yet, it is dazzling Annie who senses that Susan will be the one who makes it out of Detroit.


Together, the girls navigate the minefields of a down-market disco where they work their summer jobs. It’s a world filled with pretty girls and powerful men, some of whom—like Sammy Fakhouri—happen to be Iraqi Chaldeans.


What happened in that summer of 1979 when Susan and Annie met? Why is Sammy looking for Susan all these years later? And why is Mrs. Ford lying? 


For more information on the book or to purchase, click HERE.


Weekend Real Estate Stalking

This Weekend Real Estate Stalking home is in the Manor neighborhood of Larchmont, NY.  It is another stunner with a gorgeous front porch.  I love the floors in this home.  The kitchen pendant lights are amazing and you have to check out the upstairs landing…….All Fabulous!!!  For more information on this beautiful house contact Nancy McCreery.

Are you ready to party on the 4th????

I just back from the nicest graduation party.  We are all in a party mood…and since the 4th is next week, I thought I would look for some 4th of July party inspiration.  I would love to throw a red white and blue party…now to decide what it would look like!!!  Bon Weekend!!!

4th of July Outfits

I love 4th of July….its such a fun holiday.  Everyone really gets into the Red White and Blue.  Here are some of my favorite fashion picks for you to watch the fireworks.  I really cannot decide which I love the most….It might be the blue tunic.  I know its a splurge but I cannot help but think that it would look amazing with white jeans….




















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Home Goods Round Up!!!

We had our first beach picnic night of summer last night and I realized that I needed a few things.  I went to the Port Chester Home Goods, just in time to bring you a new Round Up!!!!  They still have a great selection of outdoor furniture.  I was so impressed.  Here were some of my favorite things from this trip!!!  Everything was in the store yesterday late afternoon!!!


OK, this garden stool is perfect!!!!  Love the caning look…Hmmmmm why didn’t I leave with this?
I was so intrigued by this lantern, it is solar operated.  I guess it charges all day and then activates a dusk…SOOO COOL…why didn’t I get this either….

These planters are so chic!!

Is anyone having a 4th of July BBQ??? You need this set of glasses!!!  They are so retro looking…LOVE

The selection of coffee table books was really outstanding!


Just a reminder, Christmas is 6 months from yesterday…these UGG blankets make the BEST gift…hurry there were only a few left!!!!

The round chair look is still going strong!!!!

This hose and storage container is brilliant…I hate having a host always lying around!

Such a great chair..I love the print and color!!!

These storage boxes are right out of the Beverly Hills Hotel!!  Love the palm print!!!

 This lantern is sooo tall…it’s so hard to find this size.  It would look amazing on a front porch or step!!

Dying over this Malachite box with gold accents…this would look fab anywhere!!!
When my son moved into his college apt, we searched for a huge bean bag for the common room…this is exactly the same look for 1/3 of the price!!!!  Hurry there were only 2.

Why You Should Try The Palm!!!!!

Have you ever been to The Palm in NYC, the 4th generation Steak House?  I go to the Palm in the Theater District before many of our blogger Broadway outings.  I also love the other Palm locations!!   My favorite is the Monday Night Chopped Salad.  Everyone loves their steak (its the best) and all of the yummy sides.  I was in the city last Thursday night and decided to have a pre-theater dinner with some friends at the West 50th location.  It must have been an off night because our waiter was not the best.  This is not at all common for The Palm.  Their philosophy is “treat guests like family, serve great food, and always exceed expectations.”  So we decided it was completely opposite from our other dinners there, probably just an off night and moved on.  Saturday night, I was in the city again and we decided to go back to The Palm.  Upon arriving, we mentioned that we didn’t want the same waiter and were hoping to sit in a different area.  The manager, Craig, came over, introduced himself, bought us a drink and found us a great table.  He felt so badly about our Thursday night experience.  He and our new waiter helped us pick out our dinner (though I stuck with my chopped salad as a starter).  They had some really wonderful suggestions for us.  Craig could not have been more hospitable or accommodating.  He used to live in Rye so we discussed so many things that we loved about our area.  He was a total gentleman and so professional and checked on us a few times throughout the meal.   Our dinner, per usual at The Palm was incredible.  We had to run to make a show so we quickly asked for our check…..GUESS WHAT!!!???????   To make up for our experience on Thursday, they treated us to dinner….Can you believe it?…Now that is customer loyalty.  Craig, I did not see you when I left, we were in a rush to get to the show…we stayed wayyyyyy too long at The Palm because we love it so much…..A million thank you’s for your kindness and understanding and the most amazing meal…..You have a Palm fan for life!!!!  
Here are some of the amazing dishes you can find at The Palm.  Make it your next NYC dining destination and if you do go to the West 50th location, tell Craig I say HI!!!!








And lastly my fav Monday Night Chop Salad!!!