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Calling All Manolo Fans

For one day only, Thursday,  October 11th there will be a Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale opened to the public.  The sale will be held on the second floor of the Warwick Hotel and there will be an assortment of brand new styles starting at $75.  When you get to the event (it starts at 11) you will get a number and have to wait your turn but my sources tell me that this is def. worth the wait.  Here is a re-cap from last year’s sale HERE.


Manolo Sale Sample Sale
Thursday, October 11th 
Sale opens: 11am and closes when the inventory dwindles (usually 3pm – 4pm)
The Warwick Hotel, 54th Street and 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor
Cash only!






Tootsie The Musical

Get ready for the next sensational spring musical coming to Broadway, Tootsie!!!   The show opens Spring 2019 and we have a group reserved for mezzanine seating on 4/10.  The tickets are $130 each.  This is show is one that cannot be missed!!!! EMAIL me to reserve your spot!!!

A musical adventure for the entire audience, Tootsie – Musical is a musical show that is not to be missed. From the first uttered note of this fantastic musical to the final rousing chorus, Tootsie – Musical promises to entertain during every spectacular moment of the show

New Leaf Financial Advisors

I recently met with the founders of New Leaf Financial Advisors, Patti and Hilary.  I really wanted to talk with them to learn a little bit more about their business and how they can help my readers.  Their goal as a company is to provide a balance between education and guidance for their clients to gain knowledge over their finances, leading to a greater well being.   No matter who in your family is in charge of the finances, I feel like there are always questions….Patti and Hilary are an incredible wealth of knowledge.  They hold complimentary workshops at Serendipity Labs in Rye with very interesting, relevant topics. The invite to their next one is below…In the meanwhile, here are some very interesting topics they will be discussing with us on future posts/workshops.  Definitely take a second to check out their website.

Things we will be discussing with Hilary and Patti…..stay tuned (and more to come)
– Estate Planning.
– Financial Planning after a life change.
– How will your doctor going concierge affect your finances?
-Is your portfolio diversified enough?
-Taxes, Taxes, Taxes.
-Helping our high school/college age/recent grads learn to financial plan and budget.
– Credit Score 101, for all ages.
-Retirement Planning.
-Clever ways to save a little bit of money each month.

Fall Apple Caramel Bread Pudding

This amazing Fall Apple Caramel Bread Pudding recipe comes today from Watson’s Catering and Events.  I thought it was perfect timing for all the local apple picking and the varieties of apples in the supermarket.  This recipe is just a sampling of what is on Watson’s fall menu.  They have so many wonderful new things for you to enjoy at all of your fall cocktail parties, football viewing parties, dinner parties, book club coffees and so much more.  And it is never to early to start Holiday Party planning so hurry and get Watson’s on your calendar so they can work their entertaining magic…Bon Appetit!

Fall Apple Caramel Bread Pudding!!!
Serves: 8


4 cups day old brioche or challah bread (medium dice)


1 cup milk


1 cup cream


2 eggs


½ tsp. cinnamon


½ tsp. nutmeg


½ tsp. vanilla extract


½ raisins


1 apple (small dice)


2 tbsp. butter


1 oz. bourbon


1 tbsp. brown sugar


We recommend 2” ramekins for individual portions.


Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°. 
• Cut bread and lay it out on a sheet pan.
• Drizzle bread with melted butter and bake for 4 minutes until crispy. (this will help keep it’s shape when it soaks)
• Heat milk and cream in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer.
• In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
• Slowly add the combined eggs, sugar and spices to the hot milk/cream and stir well.
• Peel and cut apple and put in a sauce pan with bourbon. Add raisins and brown sugar and heat on low, just to slightly soften approximately 2 mins.
• Add to liquid bowl as well as the bread cubes and let soak for 5-10. Pour batter into a greased ramekin and bake for 20 mins.

• Let set for 10 minutes before removing from ramekins. Serve warm.

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

I am so in love with the recent window at our Sponsor’s Patdo Light Studio.  Patdo has been the go to for me and my mom for years for lighting and decorative accents for the home.  I am so happy that they devoted their fall window to all the gorgeous mirrors that they stock.  Mari-Lou at Patdo has the best taste so Contact Her with any questions on any of the items featured below.  Also another reader contacted me today to tell me that all the Kalffs locations have closed and she is soooo thankful for the HUGE selection at Patdo.  It was a lifesaver for her…she went in and did one shop shopping, with the best customer service, for her entire renovation.

Whole Foods Haul

Now that the school year is back in full swing…I keep getting asked, what are some of our favorite healthy snacks to send to school with my kids. I usually do my big weekly shop (meats, fruits, La Croix, milk (almond), veggies, etc) at Pea Pod Stop and Shop and supplement with a few of our favorite things from Whole Foods.  It usually varies from week to week but I did a short video of some of the staples that come home with us almost every time we shop there.  I hope you like these and let me know some of your Whole Foods Favs!!!