Lifestyle

NY NOW’s 2025 Winter Market is happening through tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4th at the Jacob Javits Center—and they’re excited to have guests including buyers from major department stores and decor boutiques explore the latest trends in gifts, home, lifestyle, and design from amazing brands. If you decide to sign up (you do not have to be in the trade to enter), don’t…read more

Transform your yard into a dog sanctuary. Set up a safe place to raise and train your dog. Learn more about pet-friendly plants & clean potty areas. Read now! (Image by Freepik from Freepik) Transforming your backyard into a paradise for your dog doesn’t mean sacrificing style or your own enjoyment. A dog-friendly outdoor space is all about creating a safe, engaging,…read more

As someone who is working on getting my their own kitchen renovated, I was anxious to learn the current kitchen trends: outdoor cooking spaces, voice-controlled appliances, chic metallic finishes, refrigerators with touchscreen tech to elevate your kitchen! Photo by Christopher Moon on Pexels In recent years, the kitchen has evolved from a purely functional space to the heart of the…read more

Holiday shopping can cause a lot of anxiety and start to feel like a job you should actually be getting paid a decent wage for, LOL! Everyone’s so conscious of whether the recipient will really love their gifts or not! Here are some quick and easy picks that you cannot go wrong with! You can never go wrong giving flowers—and…read more

It’s harder to pick gifts for male adults than any other demographic (just my opinion, LOL). Here are some items from $35 to $500 that will satisfy even the pickiest guy. There are items here for foodies, wine lovers, techies and more! QelviQ is like having a personal sommelier in the comfort of your home. QelviQ takes the guesswork out…read more

The NY NOW 2024 Summer Market made its way to the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from August 4 to 7, 2024, showcasing an exciting array of global exhibitors and engaging experiences. I was lucky enough to go to the editor's preview on August 6th and mix and mingle with some of the vendors, all who were friendly and happy…read more

Father's Day is coming upon us shortly so I put together a few "wild card" items that would make unforgettable gifts for Dad but in all honesty, they "work" for the whole family! I fell in love with Neoplant PX the minute I laid eyes on it at the recent Pepcom tech event for press and influencers at New York's…read more

This is a list of some of the things that you can't go wrong with on Father's Day whether Dad is a "man about town" or more of a Duck Tape kind of guy! There was recently an article in Forbes discussing about Initio uses the chemical compound Hedione to stimulate the limbic system and create desire for the wearer and…read more

Here are a few favorites that will please any mom on her special day! The quality and colors will make her day and The Bouqs' flowers are legendary for being long lasting. (My mom's Easter arrangement which included a lot of ranunculus lasted 10 days!) There are choices of clear and white vases for each arrangement for $14 and $20…read more

There’s so much to love about MacKenzie Limited’s Valentine’s Petit Fours from the moist cake to the sweet fillings to the adorable adornments. A mix of vanilla and chocolate, they are lovingly hand-decorated to celebrate the holiday of love. Choose from one or two dozen Valentine's Petit Fours. Each order of one dozen serves up to 6. The box of…read more

Everyone loves to enjoy themselves food and drink wise over the holidays—it’s great to just indulge and not worry once per year for a few days! Here are some of my top picks both for holiday gifting and dining. You can tell my deep love for rich and unusual food and drinks from this quick and fun list! MacKenzie Limited…read more

I love these crowd pleasing, long lasting chic beauty and fragrance products for gifting. All are priced at $25 to $160 so they are truly affordable luxuries that range from moisturizers to curling irons! The newest women’s fragrance release from DKNY is DKNY Be Delicious Orchard Street Eau de Parfum and I was lucky enough to go to the launch…read more

Here is a quick selection of a dozen or so items that are real crowd pleasing items. All items are $25 to $399 so they are also affordable to the average person. If you are in the market for stocking stuffers, some of them might even fit into a holiday stocking. I am crazy about Bluetooth ear buds that actually…read more

Living in the heart of the metropolis that's New York City brings both challenges and delights but it goes without saying that personal space is limited—plus everyone wants to have a stylish apartment even if they’re working with 500 square feet or less (which most of us are). The interior design trend gaining popularity and making city living more convenient…read more

I recently got tickets to Tea Around Town and loved every second. Imagine drinking several tea and champagne, eating tea sandwiches and sweets and getting serenaded by a singing tour guide while you take in the great sites of Manhattan. The buses used are of the vintage variety and are adorably renovated. I love the steep old wooden steps that…read more

Celebrity filled and highly anticipated, the Jill Zarin Luxe Lunch (aka Jill Zarin Luxury Hamptons Luncheon) produced by Ticket2Events is back with a gift bag valued at up to $5,000 and more! Entrepreneur and TV personality Jill Zarin (Real Housewives of New York, Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, & the soon to be released Amazon Freevee series The Goat), is…read more

I have put together a few of my favorite Father’s Day gifts that pretty much could please any guy from 25 to 100! All of these items range from $50 to $279 so they won’t break the bank, either! I love to find boxes for dads who like to snack—but also like to do it in a healthy way. Bona…read more

Mother's Day is almost here and so I have created a list of some of my favorite things! (Move over, Oprah--LOL!) This is a big variety of items from jewelry to makeup from $17 to $500 and some of these items combined together in a gift basket would surely make for a memorable Mother's Day gift. Just for the record,…read more

It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without roses and I am amazed by the quality of the rose bouquets on gracerosefarm.com. They are not only gorgeous and mix many different varieties of roses, but they last and last. The last bouquet that I got from them looked great for about 2.5 weeks. I have never had a bouquet or arrangement wver…read more

Finding the perfect gift for your artistic friends can be challenging. After all, artists need different sets of tools to match their interests. Author Alfredo Vernazzani explains that many artists contend with the world differently and this manifests in their chosen medium. Soon that note, it wouldn’t hurt to know a thing or two about the art forms that your…read more

Everyone loves to get little goodies in their Christmas stockings, but in my book, the big goodies are even better. I have chosen some of my favorite chocolates, meat packages, classic Italian veggies preserved in EVOO, hot sauces, wine, tequila and more that anyone and everyone would want to keep on hand for holiday guests just popping in or even…read more

It is hard to believe that the holidays are just around the corner. I feel that it is never too early to start shopping, but if you are a hardcore procrastinator, thanks to modern technology you can wait until the day before Christmas and still get a package delivered via Amazon Prime. Here is a selection of items in all…read more

Everyone knows a beauty and fashion maniac—and you probably are one yourself! Here is a list of sure fire great fashion and beauty gifts for all budgets and all tastes! Fill your holiday season with great scents and healthy skin from head to toe! The 2022 L’Occitane Classic Holiday Advent Calendar features 24 beloved formulas for daily surprises, and is…read more

Just got back from Jill Zarin's annual Luxury Luncheon in Southampton--this year it was held under a large white tent on the grounds of the oldest house in the Hamptons, Halsey House & Gardens. Just to set the record straight, this legendary social event's official title is Jill Zarin's Luxury Luncheon By Ticket2Events. Ticket2Events is an event planning company helmed…read more

If you’re looking for variety in your nicotine intake, then you’re not alone. In New York City, CNBC reports that there is a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products. It’s also getting harder to find spots where you can have a good smoke break. But there’s no reason for you to miss out on your daily…read more