Bell Sleeves are all the rage and I could not be happier. I absolutely love this look. There is something about an exaggerated sleeve that really dresses up an outfit. I have chosen some great choices for you below. The cool thing is, is that this trend is available in many options, both style and price. Whether you choose a dress, a cozy sweater or a sleek blouse it is time to add a bell sleeve piece or pieces (!!!!) to your wardrobe.
As you are getting ready for Holiday decorating, there is one rule I hope to pass onto you is say NO to FAUX. Flower arrangements these days are so easy to create. As my friend Eddie Ross once told me, anything goes, so you can basically throw weeds in a vase and you have a sytlish arangement. Faux flowers are totally out of place in a well put together home. As a rule of thumb, I avoid any fake natural elements, flowers, trees, plants, pumpkins, fruits, ANYTHING. Trust me I have been tempted. Even orchids are so inexpensve these days that you can easily switch them out when they start to diminish (however they do last sooo long). I have put together a bunch of simple arrangments for you. Whole Foods and Trader Joes are an amazing resouces for inexpensive flowers and greens, of all types, and they are constantly changing their selection. But most supermarkets and home depots have ever expanding floral sections. Happy Arranging!
The 3rd annual Greenwich Restaurant Week runs until November 20th. My mother is in town and we are planning on visiting a few of the 30 local restaurants that are participating and offering special deals and promotions during this time!! Top Chefs all around the Greenwich area will be creating pre-fix lunch and dinner menus including special wine flights and signature cocktails to accompany creative gourmet dishes and decadent desserts. I went to a kick off reception for this event, hosted by Moffy Media, at the delicious Harvest Wine Bar and I promise you this is going to be a great week to visit all those local haunts on your Bucket List. Be sure to make advance reservations, as this special red carpet week is in high demand!!! For more information on Greenwich Restaurant Week or to see the list of participating locations and special deals click www.greenwichrestaurantweek.com
This week’s Weekend Real Estate Stalking is a beautiful stone colonial right in Stamford Connecticut!! This home takes curb appeal to another level. Is is storybook perfect. The interior is perfectly updated yet keeps with the original classics lines of the home. I love the modern barn doors in the master bedroom and the chef’s kitchen has a wonderful flow. To learn more about this beautiful come contact Christine Oleynick of Chilton & Chadwick
I was introduced to Cutco knives a few years ago. I was not expecting much. I was invited to a Cutco house party and bought a few things. Little did I know that those would become the favorite tools in my kitchen. I have the trimmer and the french knife, the spreader (which is amazing) and the peeler. They are as sharp today as the day I got them. However, I had lost touch with Cutco, since they are sold via local representatives, until my son’s parents weekend. I met the nicest boy at Providence College, Dillon Foley. We started talking and he told me he sold cutco and he was one of the highest sales producer in the country. Actually, Dillon sold so many Cutco items that he earned a scholarship to Providence College and is working towards another one!!! Soooo I thought I would share Cutco and Dillon with you (he really is my Fashionable Friend Friday but I thought the title would embarass him!!!!!!!). He put together this video for my readers and you can check the complete online catalogue HERE and email Dillon with any questions dilloncfoley@gmail.com. Stay tuned there are going to be a few Cutco products in my Holiday Gift Guides coming soon!!! Bon Weekend!
As the holidays are slowing creeping nearer and nearer, I recently saw a segment on TV about creating the perfect cheese platter. I thought I would do some research and share it with you. The cheese platter is a staple for all holiday entertaining, actually just all year round entertaining. I ususally just place the cheese on the serving tray with a knives or spreader and put it out for our guests. But, now I see there is much more of an art to it. Who Knew????
- Set the cheese out a half hour before eating to bring them up to room temperature.
- Ideally, put out a separate serving knife for each cheese.
- Arrange the cheese on the platter from softest to hardest with blue cheese (if you serve it) always at the end. It has to do with seving the stongest tasting cheese last.
- As a rule of thumb, plan for each guest to eat 1-2 ounces of each cheese you serve. If you’re serving heavy garnishes (sliced meat, olives, fruit) or other food along with the cheese plate, this amount may be a bit less.
- Always have plenty of sliced bread and/or crackers on hand.
- Three wedges of cheese
- Serving platter or plate
- Cheese knives
- Fruit, olives, nuts or sliced meat for garnish
- Sliced bread or crackers
- Napkins