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Parenting via Smartphone…Are You Ready??

Today our boys are ages seven and nine. They have laptops, in fact the older one is on his second, but they both want smart phones. They want to go [...]

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Aussie Meat Pies: Steak and Mushroom

It has taken a little while, but here at last is my recipe! FILLING 3 pounds beef chuck, diced 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup flour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves [...]

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Noon By Noor F/W 2013 Collection

It was Friday at noon, and Snowstorm Nemo was already making its presence known, but that didn’t stop people from coming out to see the Noon by Noor show at [...]

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Sergio Davila F/W 2013 Mens and Women’s Collection

As I watched Sergio Davila’s collection this Mercedes Benz Fashion Week I kept thinking of equality as a theme.  I don’t know if that is what the Peruvian designer had [...]

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Depesha Russian Fashion Presentation

Wednesday night I ventured uptown to the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in a stately 91st Street townhouse. Produced by the Russian lifestyle magazine Depesha, the presentation featured eight [...]

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Fricassée with an Old Bird

(because that’s what my husband said.) I still think “fricassée” sounds like a dance move. Simon insists it’s French slang for frisky. But never mind. As requested by my fabulous [...]

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RHONY Reunion Thank Yous

Thanks to all who helped me on Reunion Day! Marc Bouwer and Eric Wheeler for that amazing dress & accessories, Robert at United Nude for the fab shoes, Ray Griffiths [...]

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Egypt on Our Day Off

Simon and I were in Egypt for four nights, and kept very busy the whole time. It was exciting, and we’ll have more on that SOON, but we also took [...]

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