White Christmas

One of my favorite Christmas movies is the 1954 musical-romantic comedy, White Christmas. I have memories of watching the sister act with my own sister absolutely mesmerized by the glamorous costumes the Haynes sister adorned and all the allure the 1950's sets offered, being too young to truly grasp the plot of the movie. (Watch a clip of sister act here). Yesterday, I spent the afternoon seeing the film at the Jane Pickens Theater, followed by chowder and a bloody mary at The Black Pearl. It was the perfect winter day that subtly reminded me of the ease and enjoyment that the holidays bring.

Wishing you all the ease, joy and beauty the holiday can possibly offer you and your family.

A Carolyne Roehm Holiday

I've always adored Carolyne Roehm's work and as we progress into the holiday season, I will certainly use her tablescapes and holiday designs as inspiration for my own. I particularly love her ability to shy away from the typical green and red color palette and integrate what I think are refreshing "lively" colors (blues, greens and winter whites), into a special holiday design scheme. Her table settings and interiors come alive with the perfect balance of whimsy, tradition and ease. See more here.

Heaven In An Ice Shack

I stumbled upon an episode of Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" series this past weekend. Immediately, I became enthralled at the mere mention of "ice shack" and "foie gras" in the same sentence, not to mention the jolly Quebec duo Dave McMillan and Fred Morin (M&R above), whose passion for food and memorable dining experiences, is practically seeping from their pores. Catch a clip of the show here. I'll warn you, you'll be craving truffles, vino and romance in no time.

Back At It

I'm headed to Vermont this weekend for some skiing with my Father and sister. Admittedly, it's been quite a while since I've hit the slopes, so I'm looking forward to getting back at it. My legs are sore already just thinking about it! Nothing a little Baileys and hot chocolate can't fix...

Above: Photographed by Franco Rubartelli, Vogue, November 1969