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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

I recently got word from celebrity event planners Sean Koski and Brian Kelly (who produce a lot of event in the Hamptons) that they will be the masterminds behind Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon to benefit the Bobby Zarin Memorial Trust in Southampton on Saturday, July 16th, 2022. This is not your run of a mill Hamptons luxury luncheon--it is my…read more

Father's Day is fast creeping upon us and I always feel that you should gift dad with things that are very personalized to his tastes rather than just the typical tie or bottle of aftershave. I've picks out a few things from the categories of food, nutrition, small electronics that are definitely on the cutting edge. All my gift suggestions…read more

Mother's Day gifting does not have to be difficult however you do want to buy something for Mom that is useful so that it does not end up in the back of a closet! I've picked out a few "on trend" high quality gifts that are all priced between $25 and $300 so you won't break the bank--and I guarantee…read more

You might have a particularly fussy Valentine but these items work for people with all different kinds of tastes, whether they are glamour divas or no nonsense types who would just be happy with a pizza, a beer and a hug! It goes without saying that you need a very creative and heartfelt for your loved one on Valentine's Day.…read more

Everyone loves tech gifts these days and here are the very best small electronics that I have encountered in my travels this fall and winter! There is definitely something for everyone here--from the most health-oriented folks to people who want to have the most stylish computer keyboards and headphones! You can't go wrong with any small electronic that people will…read more

I love these fashion and home items as gifts because they are something that your favorite friend or family will actually use and love. Nothing listed here is going to become a dust collector or get thrown into the back of a closet. I am also adding in my very favorite brand of cards because they are not just cards--they…read more

Christmas is the best time of the year for beauty maniacs since so many great new sets are available (that give serious bang for the buck). There are also tons of new products available in a lot of well-established lines for those who are diehard fans of certain cosmetics brands. Many single items make great stocking stuffers. Smart beauty mavens…read more

I love using stationery (especially greeting cards) for all occasions even though the internet has made a lot of people go all electronic with their communications. Nothing beats spectacular quality and highly creative holiday photo cards to really emboss your personal style on a friend or relative’s brain! I know people who save their most unique cards and some who…read more

I had a terrific time at Live In NYC: Housewares Summer Preview which was given by the International Housewares Association at the Metropolitan Pavilion recently. More than 35 companies and brands were on hand to show products to lifestyle press. There was a nice blend of well-known brands and first-time event exhibitors. All in all, there were 130 products on…read more