Maybe you need a break from everyone and everything around you, or maybe you just prefer traveling on your own terms. Regardless of the scenario, traveling solo provides a much-needed breath of fresh air. It can be a bit intimidating, but think of it this way–you’ll get to do everything you want, when you want….
Darling Divas and Dashing Men in San Francisco filled the gilded halls of Bently Reserve with hopes to better the planet through eco-living. With passion and fashion, The Green Gatsby Gala was held at the LEED-certified Bently Reserve and celebrated designer eco-fashion, sustainable technologies and eco-conscious initiatives. The sold-out soirée raised over $350,000 from the evening’s…
As a travel writer, I am always on the go. Whether it’s a months-long international trip or a few days’ short getaway, I demand travel gear that is rugged, long-lasting and well-made; as well as something that suits my needs with the proper size, compartments, carrying options and such. All that being said, the typical…
Festival del Sole’s Spectacular Gala at Meadowood Napa Valley Festival del Sole’s Annual Gala at Meadowood Napa Valley was an evening worthy of the Great Gatsby himself. Glamour, world-class croquet, jazz, and an elegant dinner on the lawn all conspire to transport guests back to the Roaring Twenties. It was wonderful seeing so many incredible Divas…
San Francisco designer and Project Runway Season 10, Melissa Fleis, talked about fall trends at Bloomingdales in San Francisco. Using her own leather designs combined with fashion pulled from the floors of Bloomingdales, Melissa offered her perspective on how to ‘make it work’ for the season. Bright pops of color – red, lime green, and…
Frequent travelers, like myself, live off the mantra there’s no place like home. Somehow, just a few minutes into my visit at the Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek, I managed to completely debunk that myth entirely. I’ll be the first to admit that the above makes no sense whatsoever. First off, home for me does not…
Globally-inspired Design Whether you just returned from your dream vacation or it is a fond memory of years past, we all like to re-live the days and weeks spent at our favorite destination. Undoubtedly, we have all brought home a special memento that might be sitting in a hall closet or packed away in the…