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THE ROYAL WEDDING

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Oh, my goodness. I can’t even begin to say how delighted and excited I am for the Royal Wedding at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.  I desperately wanted to be there during this historic and blissful time but my schedule did not allow it to happen.

I was able to be there this past April and it was a beautiful sight to see where Harry and Meghan will be getting married. I could see why they chose St. George’s Chapel as it’s a more intimate setting.

Growing up in the era of Princess Diana, seeing her wedding to Prince Charles, and then her death. Watching her boys grow into men and then seeing Prince William’s wedding to Catherine. I’m thrilled, absolutely thrilled that Prince Harry has found his Lady. I’m also thrilled for Ms. Meghan Markle. She’s a woman who did everything on her own, a woman in her own right, a strong woman and a woman who can stand on her own.

Prince Harry is lucky to have her in his life. And Meghan is just as lucky to have him in her life.
Together they can conquer the world.

Congratulations to the Prince Henry of Wales and the soon to be Princess Henry of Wales. I’m thrilled for both of you. XO

Love,
Rose

Approaching The First 100 Days…

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Approaching The Infamous “First 100 Days”. This is what’s currently happening with President Trump. He’s approaching this presidential milestone and all the news organizations are covering it like bees on honey. What has he done? What hasn’t he done? How many times has he went golfing? How many times did he say “fake news”?  The list can go on and on.

What I find interesting is that the first one hundred days of a presidency isn’t any different than, let’s say, a new relationship. Or the first one hundred days of a new job. Even the first one hundred days of a new friend. It’s all brand new in the beginning, we’re kind of floating in the air when we think of a new boyfriend (or girlfriend). We call this the honeymoon phase. Will it last past the three month mark? Will he (or she) change before our eyes and not be the same person we met in the beginning? Will he (or she) continue on with those beautiful bouquets of flowers being delivered? These are our thoughts when we reach the First 100 Days.

The same feelings happen with a new job. It’s all brand new and exciting, you’re meeting all new people and getting to know the basics of your new job assignments. After the First 100 Days your medical benefits kick in. And also at that time you have a pretty good idea if you like the job.

The “First 100 Days” of anything in life is a tell-tale sign of new beginnings and excitement. But also fear of the unknown.

Make those “First 100 Days” of anything in life all it can be. Just make it lovely.

Love,

Rose

 

Another Year Has Gone By…

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Another year has gone by. What an interesting (presidential election), fun-filled (Dancing) exciting (Chicago Cubs) and lovely (Palm Beach) 2016 it has been.

But another year is upon us!

I wish you Love, Peace, Happiness, Health And Joy (Not in any kind of order). Reach For The Stars, Hold Your Head High, You Can Do It And Give It Your All In 2017.

Much Love To Everyone Near And Far,

Rose

SCHOOL…AND JORDACHE JEANS

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It is indeed that time of year again. Back to School. I remember when I was a schoolgirl and the end of Summer meant it was time to get all new clothes. Yes, we had all new clothes for the upcoming school year. Boy, did I love going shopping for that. The best year for shopping was 1979.  That was the year when Jordache, Corniche, Sassoon, Gloria Vanderbilt and Members Only Jackets (I still have mine by the way) were in style. Disco hit like an inferno. If you weren’t wearing these jeans and dancing to the hustle, what were you doing?

Some things have changed since then. The clothes of choice are now no clothes. Social Media has allowed everyone to showcase their assets and leave nothing to the imagination.

Even school lunches have changed. No longer are the spaghetti with meatsauce dishes along with two chocolate cookies. Now it’s a tray filled with fruits and vegetables. Let’s not forget gluten-free. Are you gluten-free? If you’re not, are you a vegan, a vegetarian, soy-free, nut-free, meatless, no dairy, no carbs? What are you? Because you have belong to a food group. These are the times.

Just remember to wear your fashion style with pizazz. Walk with stride and show off your lovely self. And eat whatever food you’d like. Life is filled with fun and you should always enjoy every flavor it.

Love,
Rose

The Oscars Of Fashion Is Back…The Met Gala.

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Ahh, the most exciting and thrilling time of year has arrived, The Met Gala of 2016. This years theme is “Manus x Machina” Fashion in an Age of Technology. I cannot wait to see all the beautiful dresses.  One of my favorite designers is Oscar de La Renta. His designs always stand out from the rest. You know it’s an Oscar. You just do. Another favorite of mine is Calvin Klein. He recently said in an article that, these days it’s about how many followers you have and not about the brand, the vision. He wants his models to represent his brand, not because of all the followers they have on social media. I happen to agree with him. How about you? Do you agree as well?

I wonder who Anna Wintour will be wearing. If Kim Kardashian will get an invitation again? Of course she will. She’s Kanye’s wife. What will be the color of the night? Will sheer gowns be the trend?

I cannot wait. It’ll be just lovely.

Love,

Rose

LOVE LOVE LOVE PARIS. AND NO TIPPING…

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Just recently I went on an amazing trip to Paris, France. It was a spur-of-the-moment vacation with a good friend and I couldn’t have been planned a better trip. We stayed at the Hotel Ares Eiffel which is a small boutique hotel and within walking distance of everything. We turned the corner of the hotel and there were restaurants every few feet. The Eiffel Tower and the Seine River was a twenty minute walk. Not far at all. The Metro, their version of the MTA of New York City, was clean and not crowded. I ride the MTA transit system all the time.  As much as I love New York City, you can take me (and my belongings) and place me right in the City of Paris. Forever. I would be perfectly happy.

I heard so many stories about how they don’t like us Americans and they wish we wouldn’t visit their country. I must say that they are the nicest people. They guided us to the right location every time. Most of them spoke English and when they didn’t speak our language they did their best to accommodate us. I love love love Paris and I will definitely go back again someday.

One of the things that we couldn’t figure out while we dined at the restaurants in Paris was whether to tip the waiter or not. After several meals we decided to ask a Frenchman that was also dining. He told us that we are NOT to tip and that it was included in the check. We did so anyway, I guess being from New York City, we felt we should. I will say the waiters were very happy. This brings me to say what’s happening with the restaurants in New York City. Some restaurants are doing away with the notion of the customer tipping…or not.

More New York restaurants are expected to switch to service-included systems in the coming year to help cope with rising labor costs. The state’s tipped minimum wage, which is what waiters and bartenders make before tips, will rise by $2.50 to $7.50 in January; restaurants can avoid the impact of that law by raising prices, banning tips, and paying their service-staff the full minimum or more.

TIPPING
Don’t forget to visit Paris. It was so lovely.

Love,
Rose

NO DOGS ALLOWED!

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I know I’m going to get a lot of haters out in the world for blogging on this issue. First, let me start by saying that I am a pet lover. I love all animals and I wish them no harm.

I put off writing about this for a couple of weeks but then I saw this from Wolffer Estate Vineyards and I had to express how I feel too. Wolffer Estate Vineyards is in Sagaponack, New York. It is very beautiful there.

“For years, Wölffer Estate has welcomed well-behaved dogs on leash (and their owners). But summer crowds have proven too much for our furry friends. With apologies to our loyal friends and their four-legged companions, we feel it’s time to change our policy. Starting tomorrow (Friday, July 24), dogs will no longer be allowed at the main winery or the Wine Stand. Due to the heat of the season, we recommend dogs not be left unattended in your vehicle. Please plan accordingly!”

Exactly how I feel!  I was recently on vacation in Newport, Rhode Island. A beautiful place with a lovely New England feel.  These are the settings I came across in my daily travels there and as well as everywhere else I went.

The Top Three Places To Not Bring Your Dog:

1.    Crowded Areas– please don’t bring your pet to a street festival or crafts fair where there are a lot of people walking around with their families. Pets can feel threatened and therefore a dog attack can happen.  A few years back, I myself was bitten by a dog for no reason at all. The dog just wanted to attack. Luckily, it wasn’t a bad bite.

2.    Store- please don’t take your pets to the store. Is it necessary to bring them into the supermarket, souvenir shop, or even dressing room of the local clothing store? Yes, the dressing room! I was at a clothing store (not mentioning this big brand name) and out of the dressing room comes a gentleman with his Jack Terrier. I was amazed.  An adorable dog, yes. But, really? Please leave them home. If you don’t want to leave them home, then maybe you don’t have the time to have a pet.

3.    Playgrounds-  they are for children. Children love doggies. And they will march right up to a dog and pet them. Children have no fear and don’t know that these animals can be dangerous.

Thank you Wolffer Estate for seeing what I’ve been thinking about for a long time.

Love,
Rose

 

THE NEW TAVERN ON THE GREEN NYC…

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First, a little bit of history on Tavern on the Green. The building housing the restaurant was originally the sheepfold that housed the sheep that grazed Sheep Meadow; built to a design by Calvert Vaux in 1870. It became a restaurant as part of a 1934 renovation of the park under Robert Moses, New York City’s Commissioner of Parks. It’s located near Central Park West and West 66th Street.

I have been frequenting this famous restaurant for years. My time there started about twenty years ago when Warner LeRoy owned it and it had that infamous crystal room overlooking the patio. It had that seventies feel. It was like a maze, though, walking through the hallways. They were filled with mirrors from floor to ceiling. After a few cocktails, you can definitely feel lost and even more woozy than before entering. My goodness.

I recently returned to the new Tavern on the Green with the farmhouse feel. Each room was different than the other. First, while walking into the foyer there was a gigantic vase filled with flowers. Too gigantic to be real. After, there’s the old dark wood paneling in the bar room. It then opens up the main dining area. It was bright with floor to ceiling windows and it did feature the kitchen where the chefs are creating their specialties.  We feasted on roasted chicken over rice which was a bit dry and the service wasn’t that great.

We then ventured outside where it was a beautiful Summer evening. We had after dinner drinks and relaxed on one of the outdoor couches. It was a perfect night to star gaze. Overall, it was a beautiful and lovely evening and I would definitely continue to enjoy one of New York’s oldest restaurants.

Love,
Rose

22 DAYS NUTRITION (A VEGAN MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE)…

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Back in mid-February of this year, it was time to think about the Summer and my swimsuit body. I figured I would need a couple of months to get the weight off.  I didn’t have much to lose. Maybe ten pounds. But, ten pounds is a lot when I love ALL sweets, especially ice cream.  I thought to myself, “How am I going to do this?” I eat well but my diet doesn’t contain a lot of vegetables.  It’s not that I don’t like them, it’s that it takes too long to cook them. Within the last year, I’ve been eating out a lot. Whether it be at a social gathering or just grabbing something on my way home from a long day of work.

I’m on every social media platform and E-Mail list there is so I’ve been looking through every site to find the right diet. And there it was. 22 Days Nutrition. A vegan meal delivery service. And it was being promoted by Beyonce and Jay Z. Hmm, this could be the one?  Again, I don’t eat a lot of vegetables and I don’t have the time to cook them.  I decided to give it a try.  I didn’t want the whole twenty-two days of meals just yet. I’m a picky eater and I wanted to try the five day plan (one meal a day) to see if I liked it. I loved it! It came to my home freshly packaged in a cooler with several ice packs. Yes, a cooler. Every meal was organic, gluten-free, soy-free and low sodium. Low sodium meaning 60mg. That is very low. The meals consisted of chick peas with carrots and broccoli. Brown rice with kale and cabbage. Lentils with carrots and celery. The variety goes on and on. Each meal can be split into two meals. That’s how much was given. I then decided to order the full 22 Days Nutrition Vegan Meal Delivery plan. Again, I chose one meal a day. I felt I could manage breakfast and lunch on my own. My breakfast consisted of oatmeal with blueberries or almonds. And my lunches consisted of salad with olive oil.  Very plain.  The less calories and fat the better.

I wound up losing eight pounds on this diet! Overall I lost twelve pounds by maintaining my eating habits.  I feel and look a lot better. It’s all about portion control too.

I’m no longer on the 22 Days Nutrition diet but it helped me get to where I needed to be.

Isn’t that just lovely?

Love,
Rose