One of my favorite places to visit is the Beverly Hills Hotel. Even if you stop there for a drink in their famed Polo Lounge or stay in one of the infamous bungalows (number 7 was Marilyn Monroe’s favorite and is called the Norma Jean), you have to pay a visit at some point. Here you will surely channel Hollywood Royalty. Katherine Hepburn used to dive in the pool with her tennis clothes on, the pool was opened after hours so the Beatles could take a dip and Elizabeth Taylor honeymooned in Bungalow 5! The stories are endless however one of the most prized room at the hotel is the little fountain coffee room on the lower level. This room features 19 original, but restored bar stools, around a classic curved soda fountain counter. One of the most beautiful elements in the room is the Iconic Original Martinique Banana Leaf wallpaper, which has become one of the most recognizable in the world and still widely used today in the design world. This banana leaf design has been showing up on everything from pillows to pajamas. Perhaps you can bring some Beverly Hills Hotel glamour into your home!
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I am a little bit in a funk today now that Madmen is officially over. I loved the show so much. The fashions, the sets, the going back in time. Everything was perfection. I must admit I did love the ending. Here is one last look at the Madmen style. I love that they put so many vintage treasures and mid century modern pieces back in vogue, especially all the barware. Good bye to seven amazing seasons of glamour and style!!!
This week’s fashionable Friend friday is Rita Fusaro, owner of Rita Fusaro antiques. She is a high end antique dealer that scours the globe for beautiful finds to sell in at Harborview Antiques in Stamford, Ct. Recently I met Rita at Harborview and she showed me around her vignettes. Rita is also going to hold a complementary antiques information session for our readers. She will walk us through her gorgeous inventory and tell us about her unique items. If you are interested please email nicole@thesteinthals.com and we will set up a mutually agreeable time for our group! In the meanwhile, enjoy our online tour of Rita Fusaro Antiques.
I recently met Health Advisor, Nina Cheigh. Nina works with her clients to discuss their overall health with respect to diet, exercise, sleep habits, stress management, medications and vitamins. She has a 10 day plan which I am currently learning about and will be posting shortly. In the meanwhile, Nina gave us an awesome healthy yet delicious smoothie to try at home. You can learn more and follow Nina on Facebook HERE.
Easy Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
3/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
1 cup kale
1 banana
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tbsp flax seeds
Combine ingredients in a blender; pulse to combine. Add ice; process until smooth
1 cup kale
1 banana
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tbsp flax seeds
Combine ingredients in a blender; pulse to combine. Add ice; process until smooth
Since Memorial Day just around the corner, more time will be spent in the sun during the next few months. I am looking for a stylish straw hat that I can wear to the beach. When you are wearing a hat your face has more protection than sunscreen alone! Hats off to you and safe sunning!
I love following other blogs and getting all types of tips, fashion or otherwise. I recently started following Kristin Takeman, of The Real Housewives of New York City’s BLOG. She has a great elegant, yet carefree style. I love how she pairs this simple white shift dress with pointed bow flats. A very easy put-together summer look. I have included some similar options of the same look below, so we can all be as well turned out as Kristin!
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