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I had the pleasure to be asked to be a chaperone for a Sweet 16 Party last weekend, and because no one has ever trusted me with that kind of…

This week I was reading my local paper and fell upon an article – memories of downtown’s Main Street, circa 1960. This got my attention, as it also included a…

Recently I was hired to be a guest speaker in Farmington, Connecticut, to talk about my signature style of creating casual luxury. I was joined by Lisa, my candle line…

This week I had the honor to be top billing for and featured speaker at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show in Hartford, Connecticut. The Convention Center was transformed into…

Every February across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. That said, with all this love in the air my…

With the Winter Olympic games just around the corner, it’s hard not to reminisce about my former skating career. Just like millions of Americans, I too, have been glued to…

It’s cold outside and thank goodness I have my Violet to cuddle up, sit on my lap, and keep me warm. She’s better than a blanket! In fact, right now…

My first trip to the Napa Valley area will forever be one to cherish. My dear friend Jason was celebrating his 50th birthday, and what better way for a wine…

Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of making friends with lots of lovely single women, many of whom have been married once or twice. Sooner or later their desire…