Bloggers and blazers at the Madison Maxey trunk show

Madison Maxey Trunk Show

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...]

Trendy, retro gift finds at the ideeli Holiday Press Event

ideeli Holiday gramophone

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...]

Sweeping Manhattan views from sofa.com’s Chelsea showroom

It must be pretty cool to be British these days, given Queen Elizabeth's II Diamond Jubilee, the 2012 London Olympics and Danny Boyle's genius opening ceremonies, the ever popular Duchess of Cambridge, heck, they even won a medal in men's gymnastics! So, why wouldn't they be able to revolutionize fashion, and even more so, home décor? I received a kind invitation from Formula PR to attend the launch of British brand sofa.com into United … [Read more...]

The Cayman Islands and their Swanky Kitchen Band

The Cayman Islands Press Event at Gift NY

Missy Farren PR has done it again! They've outdone themselves in another splendid press event, this time for the celebration of Caribbean Week with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. I was courteously invited, thus I was honored to attend. The exuberant evening, attended by special guests and esteemed journalists, was held at the GIFT NY of the Grace Hotel (125 West 45th Street), in a lively environment of cocktails, fine hors d'oeuvres … [Read more...]

Colonial Williamsburg celebrates 75 years of hospitality in style

Last week, I was invited by Missy Farren PR to a delightful celebratory event in honor of the historical Colonial Williamsburg Resort in Virginia. I graciously accepted, excited to find out more about the resort. It turned out to be one of the best press events I have ever attended. Amidst a spectacular venue on top of Rockefeller Center, overlooking the sumptuous Saint Patrick Cathedral and the posh Fifth Avenue, the Colonial Williamsburg … [Read more...]