Love Notes

Time for a little cocktail fun.   Follow along with Manhattanite bright young things, "Martini Weenies", as they relentlessly search the city's hot spots (and beyond) in search of the elusive perfect 'tini.   Today's note also includes a few gift ideas for the cocktail-ophile on your list, and of course a little bauble fun for that well deserving gift giver or receiver.    Almost all of our Holiday collection is now up online - come have a gander here.  READ MORE

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The Buddhist thinker Rumi wrote:

"Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates-
Is it true?
Is it necessary?
Is it kind?"   

What might happen if we all walked into this week, Rumi style?  What do you suppose he means about the “necessary” part?  Maybe it’s like pointing out a run in your friend's stocking - if there's nothing she can do about it, there's no reason to point it out?   And whoever pointed out that we were all insane to be wearing stockings in the first place was a genius and has my ultimate gratitude.  READ MORE

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Today I am off to Harbour Island with family and friends to warmer climes.  I'll tell you all about it in a future note.  The elves in the studio will be working this week, although we will be shipping a little more sporadically than usual, so thank you in advance for your patience.   READ MORE

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Thank God all the Halloween candy's gone.  We've turned the corner into November - and with that, just like an NFL ref blows his kick-off whistle, or Wall Street sounds the opening bell, the shoppers' chimes ring out, "Let the holiday season begin!"   I am blessed with a wonderful problem, but it has me in a bit of a tizzy.  READ MORE

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As Bing Crosby crooned in Holiday Inn, "I've got plenty to be thankful for..."  we're off to Charleston where we're meeting my two sons and another of our favorite families for the holiday.   Foodtopia, fishing (for some) and frolic await, and I'll follow up with a more detailed guide to the fabulous Holy City soon.  

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