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A Few Stylish Favorites (8)

IMG_2033{Orange Maple Leaves}

Start an Activity
Since our clocks were set back one hour on Sunday, we now have additional time to set aside for ourselves, by taking our minds off-line and completely relaxing. I notice, as we get older we spend less time doing the things we truly love and simply enjoy because; we are so caught up in our daily routines. When choosing an activity or hobby it is important to relax and completely unwind. I find that if I do not have time carved out for me, I cannot think creatively. I need that time to produce and generate ideas by indulging my imagination. This is the perfect way to get in touch with your inner self and lose yourself in a fun craft. Indulge a passion for painting, music, dance or books. Collect art or pieces that are not expensive, but are representative of what you love, and items you want to surround yourself with on daily basis.

BB Made to Order {Manolo Blahniks at Neiman Marcus}

Made-To-Order Blahniks at the BB Boutique
Do you believe we can now start selecting our heel height and shoe colors at the Manolo Blahnik Boutique at Neiman Marcus!!! Log in and shop till you drop at the BB Boutique, which is just in time for the holiday’s!!!

IMG_0960{Dahlia tubers are frost sensitive and must be dug up and stored over winter}

Dahlias
I spent Saturday morning digging up dahlia tubers since temperatures were going to drop tremendously Sunday evening to 28 degrees. We have had several evenings with chilling temperatures and I did not want to press my luck by losing these gorgeous plants to the bitter cold. So, I set about putting the garden to bed for the winter by raking leaves and dead branches into piles for the compost. Placing a bit of mulch around a few of the shrubs and flowers to ensure they are protected from the frosty months ahead will be quite rewarding in the spring.

Delight in Decadent Cheeses

  • When relaxing in the evenings get a wedge of Parmesan to cut into chunks or small pieces to serve alongside your version of an antipasto, which may include, but is not limited to olives, pepperoncini, prosciutto, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
  • Try a slice of Stilton to pair with sherry or a port wine, and then serve it with walnuts, crackers, biscuits or deliciously decadent black bread.
  • I first tried the Humboldt Fog (goat cheese) while lunching at Hamilton’s restaurant in Washington DC last year and while reading the menu there was a brief history of each of the cheeses that would be served on the platter.  The Humboldt Fog is a mildly creamy California cheese named after Humboldt County and its thick morning fog, it is relatively young cheese (1980’s) and created by Mary Keens from McKinleyville, CA. At Hamilton’s they served this cheese with sliced pears and a pot of honey to drizzle over the fruit and cheese. Along with my glass of white wine, it was the perfect accompaniment.

Stay Stylish!
K

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Luxury Where You Least Expect It

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Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday decorating in our neighborhood with lights of bright orange, fuchsia and underlying tones of deep purple glistening throughout the trees creating an air of wonderland. A spooky impression upon the houses start with creepy ornaments strewn across the lawns or front porches with bales of hay, cornstalks and carved jack-o-lanterns setting the scene for those ghouls and goblins who will trick or treat within the community in their carefully chosen outfits.

But, Halloween also marks the start of the holiday season from Thanksgiving to Christmas and on into New Years in one whirling swoop. Most of us will attend party after party or even throw a few. Family and friends will pop in throughout the season for a delightful cup of cheer and a definite bite to eat. There will be days when you may be out from sunrise to sunset, darting from one function to the next in the blistering cold and heavy traffic.

IMG_1967{Do not forget your accessories during the holidays and on those busy days when you are going from work to a party make sure your essentials are within reach}

In order to get through these festivities in one elegant piece it will become necessary to set time aside for yourself. Start by treating yourself to regular manicures and pedicures along with regular massages. Make sure you have booked with your hairstylist for those necessary touch-ups, and remember it is the holidays and everyone’s schedules will book quickly. Note: “if we don’t look good, we will not feel good”, it is all about the “joie de vivre”, the exuberant enjoyment of life and the details of beauty.

There are many ways in which you may treat yourself luxuriously without spending a fortune. Keep a variety of cheeses in your fridge so, that you may have an assortment with crackers on those nights you stay home with a glass of wine.

Upload books to your iPad from the Public Library. You can search the library’s catalog, download a variety of titles, manage your account all from an app, and the great thing is that you do not have to physically step into the library to return your books. They are removed from your inbox and re-shelved for the next patron.

Korean Pumpkins{Korean Pumpkins from the Asian Market}

Curl up with a seasonal movie. There are many to choose from starting with classic Sci-fi or Hitchcock for Halloween to those adorable animated Christmas shows we all enjoyed growing up. Whichever show you decide to watch, make sure you have your soft leopard throw, a bowl of popcorn and the beverage of your choice at your finger tips, and then the evening is yours.

Remember with careful planning each of your galas will come off effortlessly. Schedule time in your calendar for just you, and you will feel absolutely luxurious!

Enjoy the holiday season!!!

K