www.frombagstoriches.com makes a great little Cinderella story. Here you are, decked out in that little black dress that fits so well that no one will suspect it came from Nordies rack… slipping on a fun little sandle that will pass all but the closest inspection, ready to go to that Musuem Opening, Opening Night at…
It may be across from Chinatown and a block from Union Square shopping, but the Kimpton Hotel Group’s Triton Hotel just scooped up its “Sweet Suite” by partnering with Haagen-Dazs. The result is a room decorated in vanilla and caramel colors, covers its bed with a waffle-texture bed throw, offers chocolate-scented candles, and don’t forget…
Cafe Majestic is part of San Francisco’s longest continuously running hotel, The Hotel Majestic. In its first incarnation, dating back to 1902, the mansion was home to Milton Schmitt, a turn-of-the-century railroad magnate. Later, this elegant Edwardian served as the permanent residence for actresses Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Haviland. Numerous dignitaries have slept in…
Space NK has now been running as a luxury brand in England for 14 years with amazing success. Started in 1993 in Covent Garden by Nicky Kinnaird the brand has now gone global and is opening its first store in New York. Space NK is a shop and mail order brand that holds over 60…
If you love The Jetsons TV show or anything space age, you should visit The Jetsetter Lounge in Lake Worth. This hip little berg in Palm Beach County, just south of the celebrated shopping haven, Palm Beach, houses an ode to the future, with all kinds of futuristic plastic furniture. Its Website says “It’s a…
Known for its understated elegance, the gentrified Stafford Hotel can be found by only those seriously in-the-know. (Be sure and get directions for their private access to Green Park.) Hidden away on a very discreet and wonderfully quite side street, a stay at one of the rooms in the historic main hotel or Carriage House…
If you’re visiting the Big Apple this summer (only open May-September), be sure and have a drink at the Rise Bar & Terrace, located on the 14th floor of the Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park. Try one of the signature “Libertinis” as you enjoy the unrivaled birds-eye view of the N.Y Harbor, Ellis Island or…
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Enjoy infused vodka martinis, gourmet Farmers’ Market hors d’oeuvres created by the Bay Area’s leading restaurants and a dazzling live auction. Even if you don’t have the winning bid for that culinary dream vacation, or score a sizzling hot date with Bravo’s top chef, Marisa Churchill, just a sampling of the many packages that Joey…
If you’re in Northern California on June 22-23, you should make reservations now to attend a collaboration of more than 70 Mendocino County growers and vintners who will come together to showcase their wines at the first annual Wine By The Sea Weekend. It will begin Friday evening, June 22, with winemaker dinners at various…
“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” is never more true when you visit the weekly Rehab Party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Every Sunday, from noon to 7pm, the pool area transforms into a dance club with bathing suits and suntan oil, complete with live music, swim-up blackjack tables, and public smooching…