Lewy was the only one in the family who was prepared for this weekend’s freak sleet/hail/rain/snow storm!

Kevin and Kristopher had their first foray into man-hood this weekend.  Rob and I took them to Lost Dog Cafe to experience their very first cheese steak (at their request) and later learned how to play Call of Duty.  They are getting so big — I can’t believe they turn twelve in two weeks!

Rob and I love dressing up for Halloween (or any other occasion for that matter)!  Here are a few of my favorite looks from throughout the years… Rob makes a very believable Guido.  He is wearing my little sister’s sunglasses and bronzer for the full GTL effect. This was Girl’s Night Out at the famed [...]

For those who love unique, tasty, and local delights look no further – – DC’s very own Grey Market is the closest thing to a craft fair for foodies.  Grey DC is an organization that helps local food vendors connect directly with their consumers to test their wares.  All of the vendors they work with [...]

Last Friday night, my friend Uyen unexpectedly scored tickets to the Pink Rocks the Runway Fashion Show at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center.  Breast cancer survivors (and my not-so-secret news anchor crush Will Thomas — am I the only one who thinks he looks like Will from Will & Grace?) strutted down the runway [...]

For the last two decades or so platinum rings have been the metal de rigueur for engagement and wedding bands.  But with all old things becoming new again (hello pants suits!), I have a sinking feeling that gold is now the new platinum. I am positively smitten with the following pieces:   Michael Kors Baguette-Bezel [...]

My daddy (yes I call him that – – don’t hate) grew up in Vietnam and studied to become a Catholic priest. A year before he was supposed to enter the priesthood he was thrown in jail by the Communists because they thought he was a spy. While he was in jail he became the [...]

Even though I am “technically” an adult (I have a full time job, I live by myself, I pay bills, and I worry about dumb, boring things like electricity usage) I still feel like a kid.  Every day I wake up and I feel like I am dressing up and playing “work”.  When clients ask [...]

Oh happy days! Last month I wrote about Birchbox, a monthly subscription service that delivered deluxe beauty samples to your door for $10.  Yesterday, I received my second box and I can’t wait to share my goodies with you!  All of the products in the box met this month’s theme of “Prepped and Polished” so [...]

Curried chicken and chickpeas thanks to Trader Joes!