In anticipation of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl playoff game against the Packers, here’s a dance tutorial to a favorite Sea Gals’ routine. The field is always filled with beauty on green-and-blue game day thanks to those ladies! Since it’s Travel Thursday, I’m showing off Seattle, where the game will be held. Some of my favorite spots around here besides the …
I have a close friend who is a chocolate connoisseur and creative mastermind. Clients specifically request her services at Seattle Chocolates to custom create their orders. And I’m not just talking about individuals. She is in demand with corporations who seek her expertise to design their chocolate packaging and pick their selections. When she brought me some—let’s just say, I …
Seamlessly navigating high profiles and high fashion. That’s Ivanka Trump. I was honored to meet this savvy businesswoman encased in natural beauty. Ivanka leads the Trump Organization through some of its most important deals while managing her own fashion-and-jewelry house and her young family. In recent months, I’ve become a fan of her shoes. They’re reasonably priced even though they …
This year Santa Claus brought some dance moves down the chimney along with his presents:) Merry Christmas loves. I’m having a Seattle winter holiday adventure. It began at the Sheraton, with huge gingerbread scenes made from candies and based on favorite seasonal songs like Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, and I’ll Be Home for Christmas. One of my favorites …
If you’ve never seen Pacific Northwest Ballet’s (“PNB”) famous Nutcracker, now is the time. This Seattle tradition – choreographed 31 years ago by the Company’s then artistic director Kent Stowell with vibrant sets by esteemed children’s author Maurice Sendak (“Where the Wild Things Are”) – will be retired when the final curtain comes down. The production is close to my …
After posting yesterday’s Guerlain makeup video, I received a lot of messages asking how I came up with the concept and put it together. The time is right to answer those questions since this is Travel Thursday, Guerlain has a romantic French history, and we’re in a magical season. If you haven’t seen my video yet, here it is. The …
For this season’s celebrations, in my opinion, you can’t choose a better venue than Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel. I’m always excited to go there. And I can always count on mingling with friendly people in beautiful surroundings, enjoying great food and listening to the live music. As you enter the Fairmont, you’re greeted by a large, cozy fireplace, which is …
Wells Medina, a nursery based in the Seattle Area, is always plant paradise, but around the holidays it’s also a haunt for beautiful outdoor décor. Whether you live in Seattle, or you’re just visiting, in my opinion, Wells should make the no-miss list. Their winter decorations are designed for the outdoors. Many of them are made from nature’s bounty. They …
…to the real world. In today’s tech-loving, connected existence, leaving the house without a phone in hand is almost as crazy as forgetting to put your pants on. People feel naked without their cells. I love mine just as much as everyone else, but I’ve always made a concerted effort to put it in off mode when interacting with people. …
Happy Thanksgiving, darlings! Some people double-fist their drinks. Well, I double-hand my pumpkin pie:) And I wore this tribal print dress to do it in because I always find a way to honor Native Americans on Thanksgiving. After all, we would not have had that first holiday without them. Before continuing the celebration, I’m stopping to thank every one of …
This Travel Thursday post is about an American couple who traveled to Panama and back for love, and their Central American daughter who used her love of dance to overcome obstacles. Yiselina (Yise, pronounced “GC”) is living proof that happiness isn’t an outcome, it’s an outlook, and setbacks can be stepping stones to success. She and her parents have agreed …
You might be wondering why this Travel Thursday is focusing on a fashion designer. It’s because her iconic wares are sold throughout the world, and you can find them at https://www.dvf.com/stores It’s also because the journey to her first success, at about the age of 27, took her through several countries. Diane was born to wealthy parents in Brussels, educated …
If you live in Seattle, or you’re planning a trip there, then you should know that being a Seattleite – if even for a few days – isn’t complete without seeing a Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) production. Director’s Choice, a perennial season favorite, opens tomorrow November 7th. The two ballerinas on this flyer are extraordinary dancers and exemplary people. I …
That’s a motto of Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. This is the story of a reluctant shoe factory heir who teams up with a drag artist to create a niche market and save both the town and the family business. Along with the flashy costumes, sparkling lights and catchy songs, Kinky Boots is a lesson in the power …
In Jesús’ mind that is Spain’s El Puerto de Santa María, his hometown. I introduced you to this handsome Spaniard on Meeting Men Monday, and revealed his dating insights. Today, I’ll introduce you to El Puerto. Jesús assures me that if you women visit, the men will all want to meet you. El Puerto is located near Cádiz, one of the …