My Maialino
Today, I saw an interview on CNBC with Union Square Hospitality Group CEO, Danny Meyer. I’ve long been a fan. A few years ago, I read his book, Setting the Table, ...
Take a Seat
As my family enjoys our last day in Beaver Creek, Colorado, a light snow is falling. The mountain vistas in each view, the relaxed staff at the Westin, and the rush ...
Have you visited the Art Institute in Chicago?
We visit Chicago every fall, but somehow we had not made it to the new Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago. Until September 30, 2017, that is. ...
Temperatures down, quirk factor up
Beyond the welcome respite from steaming temperatures in Miami, Asheville offers visitors a quirky, charming, and vibrant contrast to our day-to-day. The first, obvious contrast is apparel--the uniform of passersby is ...
the other side of the tracks
Many moons ago, I had several friends that started buying small houses on the westside of Atlanta. I was living in Chicago at the time and I was amazed at their ...
Six miles in my old shoes…
From 1994-1997, I lived on Briarcliff Avenue in Atlanta. When I was not traveling for work with EY, I made a six mile walk from my apartment down Johnson, which turned to ...
The dream of a second home
After dropping off the kids in Asheville at Camp Highlander, I am spending a couple of days in my beloved Atlanta. Once the hubby was dropped off at the MARTA station ...
What can you buy for up to $2 million, in Atlanta, Chicago or Miami?
There is so much to love about Atlanta, Chicago and Miami. All three are dynamic cities with lots of potential and a compelling story. A charming Southern metropolis home to Fortune ...
Love you, bou!
Bougainvillea is my favorite tropical bloom. After multiple attempts to incorporate the flower into my home landscape, we finally have the two flowering columns on either side of the garage beginning ...