Last week I visited the Serena and Lily Design Shop in Westport, Ct. They transformed the historic Kenper-Gunn house into their newest design store. There are 3 incredible floors of inspiration. From the Kitchen to the Kid Shop, the store is full of the Serena and Lily signature fabrics, rugs, wallpapers and silhouettes. The vibe channels the outdoor landscape of California mixed with grays and golds to create a welcoming glow!! I met with Althea Perley of the design team and she showed me around the space. I was speechless and in awe of all the incredible vignettes. Althea is happy to collaborate on any project, big or small. Bring in your tear sheets, blue prints, or just your vision and she will make it happen. She will load you up with ideas, swatches and decisions for all your design needs. To contact Althea, click HERE. Happy Designing!!!!
One of my all time favorite GO TO New York restaurants, Bond 45 was closed for over a year to relocate and renovate. It is a theater district favorite and a hangout of Broadway actors, producers, creators and theater makers . The food is consistently incredible and the location truly amazing, because it is convenient to all shows!! I cannot not tell you how many times I’d stop into Bond 45 pre theater or just meet a friend for a yummy dinner or to grab a quick bite with my kids. It is consistently good, the workers are so kind and they have you in and out with plenty of time for your show. I kid you not..I was lost without it. UNTIL!!!!!! TODAY!!!!! Bond 45 re-opened today in its new location 221 W 46th. It’s the same awesome menu and close proximity to parking BUT it is completely renovated. The broadway set designer of Hamilton, David Korins has completely designed the new space and it is suppose to be incredible. Plus they promise to still give you their famous chocolate peanut brittle to take with you as you are walking out the door. So if you are looking for me from now on..I will happily be back at Bond 45!!!! Bon Appetit!!!!
Last week I met this week’s Fashionable Friend Friday, Dr Gregory Brown, a Harvard trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr Brown believes that women look their best when they have the glow of healthy and youthful skin. This led him to merge his three dimensional understanding of the skin with Nobel Prize winning science to create his skin care line ReVive. ReVive is the only skin care line created by a plastic surgeon and it is INCREDIBLE. I was invited to the beautiful White Plains Neiman Marcus store to experience the ReVive facial for myself. I was so impressed with all of Dr. Brown’s products and was so delighted to be able to sit down with him and talk skin care. I swear my skin was glowing for days after the treatment. I am so happy to share the products with you….Bon Weekend!!
Last week I went to an amazing farm to table lunch at the Sono Baking Company in Norwalk with my friends at MaxEx PR. You have to check out this bakery. The sweets, and breakfast pastries were incredible and we tried ALOT!!! The soups and salads and paninis are out of this world. There are two locations, one in Norwalk and one in Darien. They also have an extensive catering menu…I know where I am getting food for my next event!!!! They served us the most incredible skirt steak with sautéed leaks. I had to share the recipe with you. What a delicious meal this would make for my family and yours too!!!! Bon Appetit!!!!
Grilled Skirt Steak
Hangar and Flank Steak would work also
Rub both sides of steak with olive oil. Salt and Pepper to taste
Grill to desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest. Cut in thin slices
Sauteed Leeks
Cut leeks into 1/4″ pieces. Wash and drain
Saute in 2Tbsp each butter and olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
As you can see, both were very simple recipes that let the food shine.
I am working on a special project with one of our incredible jewelry sponsors and the Metropolitan Opera for the 50th anniversary of the Opera house! We are excited to be able to arrange a BLOG OUTING to see Puccini’s incredible last opera Turandot, the grand spectacle of China, on October 21st at 8pm. Tickets are extremely limited. They are $120 for fabulous Orchestra seats. Email me HERE to be included in this very special night. In case you do not know the incredible story here it is…
