Last Saturday, my husband Jerome and I went to the Atwater farmer’s market. We stocked the fresh produce to test three recipes by Eric Ripert. Our meal was simple to prepare…
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Last weekend was the birthday of a friend. Cooking an elaborate dinner for 10 persons is very demanding on the host, unless you hire help. His girlfriend opted to hire a…
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As promised Saturday, I composed a few simple buffet table centerpieces using lilac flowers as the backdrop. These bouquets are really easy to do since they only involved cutting flowers at…
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Watch this video where New York event planner and designer David Stark creates cute flower arrangements from flowers available at the Deli shops. I was surprised to see how the boring…
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I was interviewed two weeks by Ian Howarth for a story about planning an outdoor party. Ian interviewed before me Kelly Deck who hosts Take it Outside on HGTV for a…
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The most important thing after you bought cut flowers is to put them in an appropriate vase. With a few guidelines, finding the right fit is not complicated. When you buy…
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The high-quality cookware makes a difference when cooking. They last longer but more importantly they will cook better because they distribute heat more efficiently. A set provides the basic pots and…
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My story about Hank and Cheek gave me an idea. I used to work as an event designer where I designed funerals for sophisticated clients. I wish to share some insights…
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With what I do for living, you will not be surprised that I watch HGTV Canada a lot. HGTV just launched their blog cutely named Style Sheet. Style Sheet blog design…
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I visited the Poggenpohl showroom in Boston this winter. For a modernist like me, seeing the MODERN PURISM collection was a real treat. I would like someday to own one of…
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Recycle is good, reuse feels great! If you possess things that I do not use anymore, the green solution is to make sure someone uses your old stuff. Go ahead and…