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A Happy Halloween For Our Furry Friends

Now that my children are officially too old to dress up for Halloween, I have resorted to finding costumes for the small furry members of our family.  Actually, the pet costumes seem to outnumber the human costumes in cuteness this year.  Which one will it be?  Not sure how my doggy babies will feel about these but who could resist a Starbucks Iced Puppy Latte or a Dorothy Dog costume this spooky season.

A Happy Halloween For Our Furry Friends

Spider Pup Dog Costume
$32 – escapade.co.uk

Star Wars Yoda Dog Costume
costumeexpress.com

Iron Man Dog Costume
$19 – very.co.uk

Disney Snow White Dog Costume
$19 – very.co.uk

Dorothy Dog Costume
halloweencostumes.com

Holy Hound Dog Costume
$19 – escapade.co.uk

Bride of Frankenpup Dog Costume
$16 – halloweencostumes.co.uk

J McLaughlin

The iconic shop J McLaughlin recently opened in Larchmont, NY.  If you are not familiar with this incredibly well-bred shop, which first opened its doors in 1977 on Manhattan’s upper east side, it  offers classic well tailored ready to wear men’s and women’s clothing and accessories.  I especially love their well-priced cashmere, dresses and iconic faux fur items.  Here are some of my favorite pieces for the fall.   I just love their photos from their Fall Campaign.  It makes me yearn for my well read and dog-eared copy of The Preppy Handbook!!! For more information on J McLaughlin or to see their complete line, click HERE.

* This is a sponsored post

Book Club Monday

I loved Where Did You Go Bernadette, so I was really excited when I saw that Maria Semple, the author, had a new book out last week titled Today Will Be Different.  This book is being called “brilliant, hilarious and heart-filled”.  The story goes like this:



Eleanor knows she’s a mess. But today, she will tackle the little things. She will shower and get dressed. She will have her poetry and yoga lessons after dropping off her son, Timby. She won’t swear. She will initiate sex with her husband, Joe. But before she can put her modest plan into action-life happens. Today, it turns out, is the day Timby has decided to fake sick to weasel his way into his mother’s company. It’s also the day Joe has chosen to tell his office-but not Eleanor-that he’s on vacation. Just when it seems like things can’t go more awry, an encounter with a former colleague produces a graphic memoir whose dramatic tale threatens to reveal a buried family secret.  Summary Amazon.com

To learn more or order this book, click  HERE
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Fashionable Friend Friday

What happens when you cross a politico with an uber-fashionista?  You get Julie Killian, this week’s Fashionable Friend Friday!!!  Julie is running for NY State Senate.  She is taking a hard stand on helping small businesses succeed, increasing drug abuse prevention in our schools and fighting for tax and mandate relief.  These are just a few of the many other important issues facing NY State residents that Julie in favor of changing.  She is on the campaign trail looking classic with a trendy twist.  Whether running to one of her many debates (see below for schedule) or meeting with local firemen at the neighborhood station or visiting with Seniors at the area senior center, Julie has got the all looks… hands down.  For just her fashions alone, she has got my vote!!    If you want to make NEW YORK great again, vote for Julie Killian….We are with HER!!!!
“As a mother, a neighbor and a long-time community volunteer, I am deeply concerned about the future of our state. I have raised five children in Westchester County and believe we have a responsibility to do better for our children.
I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican, if you are ready for change and want to join with me in making our government a little smarter and work better for the taxpayer, then I will work with you. We deserve better; we need to demand better. That’s why I’m running for the New York State Senate.”

– JULIE KILLIAN


I was lucky enough to interview Julie today for my show, “Up To The Minute With Nicole”.  To listen click HERE
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Following please find Julie’s debate schedule against George Latimer:

October 13th – 11:00 AM
The Journal New Editorial Board
www.lohud.com

October 13th – 7:00 PM
League of Women Voters – White Plains
Church Street School
295 Church Street, White Plains, NY

October 17th – 6:30 PM
League of Women Voters – Harrison
Harrison Public Library
2 Bruce Ave, Harrison, NY

October 18th – 7:00 PM
League of Women Voters – Yonkers
Sarah Lawrence College
1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY

October 19th – 8:00 AM
WVOX Debate with Bob Marrone

October 24th – 6:00 PM
League of Women Voters – New Rochelle
New Rochelle Public Library
1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY

October 25th – 6:00 PM
League of Women Voter – Rye
Rye Middle School – Multi Purpose Room
3 Parsons St, Rye, NY

October 26th – 7:00 PM
League of Women Voters – Larchmont/Mamroneck
Mamaroneck Town Hall
740 W Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY

November 1st – 3:00 PM
Osborn Residents Association
Osborn Auditorium
101 Theall Road, Rye, NY
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Halloween Cocktails

This post is for my mom, who is waiting out Hurricane Matthew in South Florida all cozy in her home with her non impact windows!!!!!!  Hopefully, this hurricane will be short and sweet and she will be out and about making cocktails and getting into the Halloween Spirit.  For the rest of us, how can you resist these incredible drinks. I learned about a few new types of alcohol writing this post.  It’s hard to decide which to try, maybe then we should choose one of each!!!!!!  Halloween Party Anyone???

Candy Corn Cocktail

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Layer ¾ ounce grenadine, 1 ounce pineapple juice, 1½ ounces whipped cream vodka, and 2 ounces IZZE Sparkling Peach in a glass. Top with whipped cream and candy corn pieces. Recipe from IZZE



Black Cauldron

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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 1½ parts Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila, ¾ part fresh lemon juice, ¼ part agave syrup, ¼ part sage simple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 capsule activated charcoal, which adds a jet-black hue and a light smoky flavor to the cocktail. Shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon slice. recipe cosmopolitan.com



Smoked Pumpkin


In cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1 ounce Ketel One Orange, ¼ ounce lime juice, 1 ounce Illegal Mezcal, 2 heaping bar spoons of pumpkin butter, and 2 dashes orange bitters. Shake and strain into a glass with cubes ice. Garnish with an orange twist and a sprinkle of flake smoked salt. Courtesy of The Rickey at Dream Midtown.



Halloween Decorating

I love Halloween!!  Every year I try to add a new decoration to our collection.  I look for something unique that will be freaky and scary year after year.  Whether it’s our life size standing witch that gives out candy or our new Grim Wreather work of art Halloween wreath, that hangs by our door, we welcome this holiday with lots of props.  I have also chosen a bunch of Halloween accessories for your home.  Happy Haunting!!!

Halloween Decorating

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