A few readers asked me lately for help on designing a first birthday party. I wrote a quick guide on how to plan a baby’s first birthday party. 1. Consider the…
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Today, we visited The Grove in LA. It is a superb outdoor shopping mall. We had lunch on the terrace of Morels. It is a French steakhouse and bistro. I ate…
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This place tastes as good as it looks. The menu is simple: three frozen yogurt flavors with a topping counter. Adding one or many fresh fruit toppings enhance this healthy treat.…
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A collection of photos I took yesterday while I completed Walk #4 from the book Walking L.A. + Cactus. That picture was taken on Ocean Avenue in Venice Beach + Meyer…
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I had a great day in Santa Monica and Venice Beach. The weather is still marvelous. I am amazed to see a blue sky with absolutely no cloud. It rarely happens…
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A quick note on what is happening on my trip. This is a mix-match of ideas. First, I got a warm welcome by the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica with a…
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When we are thinking about the ski in Switzerland we imagine the traditional Swiss ski cottage, a small village like this or the alpine huts popular in James Bond movies. But…
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I am writing this post on the plane. We are flying to Los Angeles for a few days of vacation. This reminds me of the 2-month getaway weekends my husband and…
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Bon Appetit starts the year with a Value Issue. It is filled with eat better for less recipes. Here are some cool ideas for casual dinner parties and middle of the…
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This beautiful workstation caught my eyes for its impressive space management. Pay attention to how the curved shape of this desk and bookcase is developed. The desk and an integrated bookcase…
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A reader asked for my advice on selecting her tablecloth for a Mardi Gras dinner party she is hosting soon. I am taking this opportunity to explain a few facts that…