Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
Small Girls PR, Mallory and Bianca, invited me last weekend for the Madison Maxey trunk show. Given it was a sunny Sunday afternoon, I could not think of a better way to spend my time than shopping, sipping champagne and trying on blazers in Soho. Hosted in the chic Ruia boutique, the affair was nothing less than a fun fashionista get-together. Launched in December 2011 by former college roomates Madison Maxey and Tessa Lewis, the … [Read more...]
I don't really celebrate Thanksgiving in the traditional way, given I'm Romanian; we don't have it in our culture. However, living in America, I do celebrate it in a different way: most of the time with my other Romanian friends in New York. We usually gather around a table of turkey eats and other dishes, we all made/brought. Some offer to cook, others bring the drinks. But two years ago, we skipped all that and we went to Miami instead. My … [Read more...]
My friends from ideeli invited me to their Holiday Press Event, showcasing numerous must-have gifts, trendy accessories, and the latest fashion trends. Their new headquarters inside the iconic New York Times building, filled with light and sweeping NYC views, brought back memories. Needless to say, I went straight to the retro inspired home decor items. The Uma Enterprises Inc. Gramophone, going on sale for $129.99, and the Crosley … [Read more...]
With the holiday season in full bloom, there is no better time to shop for your loved ones than beginning with Thanksgiving. Although holiday travel sets in, slightly postponing your safari exploring or beach bumming, there is no excuse not to travel. Whether you are traveling domestically or internationally, you are in much need of lightweight original gifting ideas. And thanks to Birchbox, only a click away. Take me, for instance. I travel … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to attend the wedding anniversary of my dear friends: artist Daniela Kamiliotis and her loving husband, Thanos, in their lovely weekend home in Bethel, Connecticut. It was one of the most enjoyable outdoor parties I had been, surrounded by peaceful nature, a beautiful lake and a group of wonderful people. What was clearly a couple still very much in love, after their happy 26 years together, made for a vibrant … [Read more...]
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