Double Double your refreshment!!
My first apartment in New York City was a darling place in the West Village. And the only reason I went above 14th Street was to shop at Bergdorf’s (as us Texas gals love anything related to Neiman’s) and to dine at Le Bilboquet… and not because the food was anything [...]

I know we are not meant to judge a book by its cover but I still buy books and cookbooks because I think the covers are pretty.
I do the same thing with wine.
As much as I love wines and dream of owning a vineyard of my own, I tend to select a wine or [...]

There are some people in the world that you can take a wild guess at what their profession is based on first impression and 9 out of 10 times you are spot on.
Martin Bonventre is one of those types. Martin Bonventre looks like a bona fide musician.. his afro may have [...]

Joe Kudla is one of those guys that you want at your party. He not only is easy on the eyes, but his laid-back and easy going personality allows him to strike up a conversation with just about anyone and his humor and charm make the conversation flow with ease.
Kudla is the kind [...]

From bunnies to angels….
I met Tai 9 years ago at my cousin’s birthday party in Hollywood. I was living in Santa Barbara at the time and drove to LA for the day… and I remember exactly what I was wearing: black jeans and a cream and black top with gold bangles. [...]

Tommy Armour III needs no introduction.
He is one of the coolest guys I know; rarely seen without his rat-pack of great friends of 15+ years and his younger brother Sandy, and a bevy of beautiful women, they often hold court at the largest table offered in a restaurant and demand no attention… Naturally, [...]

skin tight pants + long hair = Fabio
skin tight pants + long hair + amazing jewelry = moi
skin tight pants + long hair + amazing jewelry + a French accent = Thierry De Badereau
Et Voila.
For those of you whom have not had the pleasure of meeting Thierry in person, let me paint a little picture [...]

Michael Dar is the man behind the lens who captured me at home for the making of Big Red Diary. He has been an inspiration and a dear friend for 5 years.
The moment we met – at the bar at the Chateau Marmont – we clicked!! We were immediate best friends and [...]