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Lately it feels like time is slipping away. I imagine it’s because the world is opening up, the days are brighter for longer, oh and perhaps because I’m set to give brith to my first child in four weeks? That may have something to do with this. Whatever the reason, time will always be constant, we can’t request to slow it down or take it back. But I suppose we can try to use it better, more effectively to meet our needs, the needs tied to deadlines, money and bigger goals, as

Spring is upon us and things are changing; the flowers are blooming, the world is opening back up and my pregnant belly is growing bigger and bigger. Times are a changing as they say, but one thing will forever be the same. Alas, my love for cheese plates will always hold tried and true! This post is coming a tad late, beyond the Passover and Easter holidays that inspired this particular selection of goodies, and in fact this was my contribution to my family’s Passover dinner

This is an odd time for celebration, but that hasn’t stopped me from doing whatever I can to celebrate both the big and small moments life has managed to present us, regardless of the fact that we are still stuck in a worldwide pandemic. From socially distanced picnics at the beach or in the park , outdoor birthday parties or setting up a taste of the Italian Coast on my balcony , I will not give up the pursuit of party. Therefore embracing the excitement over our baby on

Afternoon, the time of day winter seems to steal away from us with its shorter hours of sunshine and chilly early evenings. Even in sunny Los Angeles, we too pay the daily toll of 5 o’clock darkness between the months of October and March, shifting the entire narrative of time. But alas, we are back to longer, warmer, brighter afternoons culminating in a more sensical end of day sunset at 7 o’clock. It’s quite the seasonal shift and this past weekend I couldn’t help but fully

My husband’s company, Drvyer which he started fresh out of college, turned 12 yesterday! In complete awe and amazement of his perseverance and dedication I shuffled to throw together a little celebration at home with our parents to mark this momentous occasion. From it’s inception, creating the customer provided car driving service was no easy task {they drive your car, so you don’t have to}. My husband Arthur launched the service on St. Patrick’s Day in Cleveland, Ohio, beli

Why hello Spring! We’ve been waiting for you as patiently as I do my caffeine buzz each morning. Lately my morning routine has become increasingly more important to me, now that I work from home. The pandemic has made me much more appreciative for this beautiful space and as I enter my third trimester of pregnancy, it’s safe to assume I’m back in full nesting mode, waiting patiently for what is sure to interrupt some of my most cherished daily patterns, like drinking my coffe

Small and intimate, two words I’ve always used before to describe a perfect celebration with loved ones, right? This year I think we could all do without yet another small and intimate gathering, that is if we even have the privilege to gather. Obviously I’d desperately trade for a big event or fun getaway after almost a year quarantined from most of the people and places I love, but after all we must appreciate what we have. So a small table for two works for me and my hubby

2020, we are ready for you to be over. Of course I have to shot out some of the great things that DID happen this year including, but not limited to, our mama and baby pair of pups, launching my own private practice, my mother’s move three blocks away, the election of the first Black woman as Vice President, our condo finally becoming fully livable and endless opportunities for chic picnics outsi de. Aside from the many blessings this year I think we are all more than ready f

Yes , it’s a real thing. After watching my favorite Christmas movie, The Holiday, for the umpteenth time I finally caught a line that I am surprised never stuck with me before, the mention of Christmas Fettuccine! After a swift google search I soon found out this fiction appearing dish was in fact true and now another two things I love can come together; this movie and my favorite food group, pasta! So I found a relatively simple recipe and enlisted the assistance/safe guard

Like most holidays this year, Hanukkah celebrations are likely to look different or perhaps not happen at all, unfortunately. Whether we will get to spend time with family this year is still up in the air but in putting together this small tablescape my hope is I’m manifesting some time together for at least one of all eight magical nights. Given our new dining room table has taken on the nickname “Hanukkah table” with it’s perfectly blue and white mother of pearl floral patt

For many of us September marks the starting of something new; another year of school, a precursor to a long sequence of holidays, a new season of weather and landscape. And for those of the Jewish faith, the high holidays starting with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, followed by Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. The start of the new year in September has always made a lot of sense to me personally, as I’d celebrate my birthday in August, going into the next month beyond e

September has arrived and so has my infinite love for all things autumn. Despite the record breaking temps in Southern California I will continue to fight for Fall even it means cranking up the AC and avoiding direct sunlight. In my pursuit for cozy I have pulled out my favorite sweaters, started my annual re-watches of Gilmore Girls and Harry Potter (Hocus Pocus I always save for October, however, I have already watched The Holiday three times) and sought after the most belo

One year, and what a year it’s been! From moving into a mid-contraction condo and living in unfinished surroundings, loving and loosing our baby Pierre, starting my own business, traveling to Napa, New York, Cancun and Steamboat before the oh so unforgettable lull of life within the COVID-19 pandemic, to getting our new baby girls and my mother as our neighbor: OH WHAT A YEAR IT’S BEEN . Our wedding at the end of last summer felt like the grand finale of sorts, the marker be

In the days pre-COVID birthdays were essentially limitless. Every August I would celebrate in a myriad of ways ranging from cute lunches with my girlfriends, to summery white parties and an occasional a trip somewhere special. Whatever the setting, whatever the theme it essentially came down to the people I was lucky enough to spend my special day with, something I appreciate now more than ever. This year of course would have to look a little different, I had plans to do an o

The park has become my nightclub… Okay more like restaurant, but you catch my drift. Although many eateries in Los Angeles are now open for outdoor dining, I am still being conservative about distancing, so the park and takeout it is. Fortunately we live amongst many options for scenic spots outside, some with views of the mountains, others tucked away in residential neighborhoods. There is of course the beach, which is akin to Nobu at this point given you will likely see and

Since we can’t go to Italy, I made my best attempt at bringing Italy home. We’ve all been pining for some kind of travel, to spend some precious time anywhere but home, whether a short weekend away or a few weeks spent in a coastal European town. And while I’ve been loving settling into this new home of mine, I can’t help dream of something farther away, with better pasta than I can make myself or order on Postmates. If I were to choose a dream destination at this moment, at

Well we can’t go anywhere else… And to complain about a beautiful beach day is pretty rude given how fortunate I am to live near a natural body of water. Especially during times like these when our options outside our homes are quite limited! So here’s a little bit of simple picnic inspiration for you to get outside, enjoy some fresh air, snack/sip on some goodies and hopefully enjoy some summer sunshine fun. Enjoy. In advance of the 4th of July holiday weekend I planned a li

I ‘ve been cooking… like every other basic millennial who has had to resort to preparing food themselves while in quarantine, I had no other choice. Of course I am continuing to support the restaurant and delivery businesses as much as possible but with a husband in self-isolation for two weeks with our Parvo ridden pup and a brand spanking new kitchen, I have been left with the dutiful responsibility of nourishing both our hungers on my own. And in doing so I have figured ou

Adding edible flowers…will instantly up your cocktail game. I’ve always been one to base my drink choices, and basically all my choices, off aesthetics first. The only problem being that those cocktails tend to be most sugar ridden ones unfortunately. So at this point I just request my simple tequila and soda come with whatever garnish will best compliment my outfit. Sometimes candied fruit, muddled mint, grapefruit wedges; at the very least some limes!  Well I’ve taken that

It all started with one perfect plate… and here we are. I will be honest, I wasn’t planning to create any Valentine’s Day spreads this year, despite my love for the holiday, and color schemes. However, after finding these perfect shell inspired, purplish-pink, eco plates I just couldn’t resist the urge to build an entire setup around this color scheme. And so I decided I would turn our incomplete, mid-renovation kitchen into a little romantic table for two as a little surpris