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Book Club Monday

posted on : January 18, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I am just about to start When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi, Amazon’s Best Book of the month for January 2016.  It is a moving memoir of a neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.  The story goes like this:

” At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade’s worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient struggling to live. And just like that, the future he and his wife had imagined evaporated. When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi’s transformation from a naïve medical student “possessed,” as he wrote, “by the question of what, given that all organisms die, makes a virtuous and meaningful life” into a neurosurgeon at Stanford working in the brain, the most critical place for human identity, and finally into a patient and new father confronting his own mortality.”
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You can order this remarkable book HERE. 

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Happy Martin Luther King Day!!!!
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Weekend Real Estate Stalking

posted on : January 16, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment
I am constantly asked if, during our Weekend Real Estate Stalking, I come across any rentals in the Westchester area.  Usually rental homes are soooo not welcoming and can really show wear and tear.  I recently found something great.  An updated family home, in turnkey condition.  Whether you are looking to rent while renovating or are in between homes, until you find your dream home, this property is for you.  For further information, please contact Enid Pinto, HERE.

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Fashionable Friend Friday

posted on : January 15, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment
Celebrity chef and entertainer extraordinaire, Lulu Powers is the new food and entertaining columnist for House Beautiful.  Everything Lulu does is chic and stylish down to her delicious recipes and yummy “sneeky” cocktails.  Her new column, “Life at Lulu’s” is sure to be a monthly MUST READ.  Check  out the February issue or get a sneak peek HERE!

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Lulu and her mother and sisters reading “Life At Lulu’s”!



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Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta

posted on : January 14, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

My family loves chicken with lemon sauce.  When I saw this easy, one-pan recipe I knew I had to try it.   Let me know what you think!

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adapted from tiphero.com

Ingredients:


2 Tbsp Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tsp. salt plus ground pepper
4 cloves garlic minced
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 pound penne pasta
1 lemon zested and juiced
1 lemon slice for garnish
1 cup freshly shredded parm. cheese
1 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1 cup snap peas, chopped


Season chicken with salt and pepper
In a large skillet heat oil and brown chicken
Lower heat, add garlic, saute with chicken for about 1 minute
Add chicken stock, water, & pasta, bring to a boil then reduce to low heat.
Cook covered on low for 15 minutes
Remove cover and let simmer until liquid is reduced by half (about 5 minutes)
Add snap peas
Remove from heat, add lemon juice, zest, and parmesan cheese, mix well.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, mix in walnuts, fresh basil, and garnish with lemon wedge.




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Wish List Wednesday

posted on : January 13, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

For a while now, I have been searching for a lip color that is long lasting.  Over the Christmas break, I did some research and here is what I came up with:

Juice Beauty
This is Gwyneth’s new line of all natural beauty products.  She swears by the Luminous Lip Crayon.  As I have said many times before, if it’s good enough for Gwyneth, it’s good enough for me!!!!!
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Beauty Counter is one of my favorite lines.  I love the lip sheer.  Twig is one of the best colors out there.
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This is hands down the best lip gloss.  My daughter and I fight over it.  We love the peony.  It looks smashing on everyone!!!
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This lip stain was chosen by Allure magazine as one of the “most unbelievably long lip colors”.  I am going to make my way over to CVS later this week, with my extra care coupon and try them all out!!!!!  Stay tuned!!!
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dā – kor

posted on : January 12, 2016 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

There is a new shop that opened in early December, at 115 Mason St in Greenwich, CT called dā-kor.  It is the gorgeous home design store of award winning interior decorator, Kat Rosier, and her partner Kathy Georgas.  These ladies have created a store full of amazing lines from around the world, most which are exclusive.  I fell in love with the beautiful vignettes and left with a wishlist full of “dā-kor” items!!  Happy Shopping!!!