Harry Potter fans across the world this summer celebrated the final chapter of the ten-year long cinematic saga that has become a global phenomenon. I happened to be lucky enough to be in London for the night of the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Unfortunately, what seemed like impossibly…
San Francisco divas get ready. It’s theater season again. The American Conservatory Theater (ACT) will be opening their season this month with a revamped version of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s, Once in a Lifetime. ACT Director Mark Rucker directs the comedy, which was first performed in 1930 as commentary on transitioning technology in…
What ever happened to the environmental movement? I know we’re all about reducing the carbon footprint by shopping local and all, but let’s admit it, Pottery Barn has a lot of cool products. A peek inside my home is like an informal catalog showroom for the king of semi-affordable furniture. This specific rant is about…
San Francisco’s gentlemen will be two shades hipper next week, after the third annual, Styling the Modern Man (STMM) event. STMM will be held Thursday, September 15, from 6 to 11 PM at the Bently Reserve. Hosts include Robert Fountain, David Mast, Doug Dalton, Peter Crane, Frank Alizaga, John Barnhill Jr., and Shaun Saunders. There…
Design gurus, feast your eyes on this. Maison La Vallette is a design masterpiece and the perfect place to call home while exploring the intriguing city of Valletta, the capital of the island nation of Malta off the coast of Italy. Essentially, Maison La Vallette is a self-catering luxury town house with a large bedroom,…
Hey Divas, Have you ended up with a designer frock that you only wore once or a handbag you never use and would like to sell? I have. But the issue is figuring out where and how to sell it. Two glorious Divas have created to solution for that by starting The Real Real. And…
Since the first vines were planted by missionaries in the 16th Century, wine has long been a Chilean national treasure to be savoured and shared. Today, those original vines have blossomed into a booming business turning Chile’s grapes into liquid gold. Chile is now one of the top wine producing countries in the world. Travel one hour…