Did you watch the Tony’s last night…well then you might have seen that The Band’s Visit won 10 AWARDS, including Best Musical, Best Actress and Best Actor in a Musical!!!!!  I have to tell you that after the Tony Awards were over last night I was frantically testing (at 12:30 am) to try to get us tickets…And HURRAH!!!!   I just received word from the box office that we have orchestra tickets for Wednesday, September 5th for $130.  Please email to reserve your spot!!

OK..I cannot believe it is actually going to be Father’s Day next weekend….geezzzeeee this year is flying…I have a great selection of gifts for all of your hubbies, dads, uncles, brothers, friends, whomever you want to celebrate on this special day!!!

Hands Down the Best gift for dad. I have bought it so many times over the years for gifts!

An amazing and interesting book Dad will not put down…everyone is getting this from us this year!!! My own dad cannot wait to read it!!

I bought this brilliant item for my husband for Christmas and it is too good not to include as a great father’s day gift!!

Honestly if you told me in college that a power cord would be one of the best gifts to receive , I would never have believed it. However, I saw someone with this in an airport and I HAD to get one…I know dad would LOVE it too!!!!

This is just brilliant…enough said….overall perfection!!!!

Another thing that is coming into our home this father’s day!

No words necessary!!!!!

I saw a version of this on a local house tour and though it was the coolest thing!!!! Dad would love this on his desk or bar.

I recently found this White Bean Party Dip recipe on Pinterest.  It is perfect to serve at BBQ’s, picnic nights, boat outings, everything on your calendar this summer.  I love that it is an out of the box alternative to hummus, and guac.  You should def try it next time rather than reaching for chips and salsa!!!

For the past couple of weeks, I have been working with Patdo Light Studio and designer Debra Konner on a patio redesign.  After visiting the Patdo showroom, recently, and seeing all they have to offer, and knowing that I had this project on the books, I decided to bring Mari Lou of Patdo on board. She works with Debbie, a local interior designer, whose projects include impressive properties all along the east and west coast, AND VOILA, our dream team was born.  I love the color turquoise and knew I wanted to use it as one of the focal points for the decor.  I really enjoyed working with Mari Lou and Debbie.  Their expertise really transformed and pulled the space together.  Here are the end results.  I will try to source as many of the pieces below.


On a separate note, I really have to thank the incredible Debbie for all of the vignettes below.  Her vision is fabulous.  She was able to take so many of the things I already own and incorporate a few things she bought and the finished product was simply breathtaking.  I cannot tell you how happy I am that I met Debbie.  We are working on my dining room next…OMG!!!  Stay tuned.  If you are thinking of starting any home decor products, I would consider, EMAILING Debbie right away!!!!!!!


Sooooooo here we gooooooooo……


The black iron lanterns were from HB Home a few years ago. The Foo Dogs and Buddha are Vintage.  The oval chairs were a great find!!!!!!!!  The turquoise pillows are from Home Goods. I bought the garden stools last year but HERE are a similar style.  The soda can holder came from Roberta Roller Rabbit.  I am running there tomrorow to get another!!!

The metal garden stools are from Joss and Main.  The Veuve Cliquot glasses and ice bucket are from ebay and are channeling Aspen’s Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro!!!  The Mongolian Fur pillows were from Dovecote in Westport and I use my Le Creuset, on my outdoor burner to cook corn and other sides along my grill.

The Foo Dogs are from Dovecote in Westport.  My friend Alicia used her lined revere bowls at our book club lunch and she inspired me.  I ordered THESE from Amazon and put clementines in one for the centerpiece.  Here are the dinnerware and bowls.  The turquoise silverware, glasses and all placemats are from Homegoods.  The incredible LED table lights are from Patdo.  I am in LOVE and all the info is in the next few photos!!!!!!

This orange LED battery operated lamp is adorable.   I love this one next to the grill and I also got a pink one for my daughter’s nightstand.  It makes a great reading lamp and perfect for a dorm room too.   These lamps come in a bunch of colors….EMAIL Mari Lou for more information and special pricing for NS Lifestyles Readers!!!

Here are my favorite items on the entire Patio.  Everyone needs these cordless battery operated LED lights.  They come in white and stainless.  They are so affordable and are perfect by your grill, on your outdoor dining table, steps, front walk, boat, anywhere where you need a little chic lighting!!!!  EMAIL Mari Lou for more information and your special pricing.  I use 4 on my dining table, 3 here on my grill and a few more scattered throughout my seating area.  They are that FABULOUS!!!!!

I am in LOVE with this European dome light..it is the chicest thing ever!!!!!   I like to move it around my patio all night long because it looks incredible EVERYWHERE!!! Mari Lou can also help with this special item.

Here is another favorite, these LED cordless pendants that I have hung in my trees.  I am so in love that 2 is def not enough.  I have a few more on my wish list.  They come on a long rubber loop that you can just loop around so many places and they stay perfectly in place all day and night long.  Mari Lou just got another shipment of these but HURRY they go fast!!!

Today’s Book Club Monday’s Choice is “Jaw Dropping, Unforgettable, & Shocking”!!!!  It is The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks, and Sarah Pekkanen.  Here is the summary of this book that you will not be able to put down: