Viva Las Vegas

Mid October I spent in my second home, Las Vegas. It was nice to finally unpack, do laundry and sleep in my own bed. I was also meeting 2 friends in town to join in on the Vegas debaucher..um,..festivities.  After a couple of nights in, I…

Categories: travel

Birmingham, Alabama

 Back in Alabama! I actually love coming here; the city has the perfect balance of upscale cosmopolitan and small-town charm and ambiance.  There is no shortage of Southern Hospitality or great food! This trip took me to the brand new Hyatt…

Categories: events, food, life

Columbus, OH

Two-toned hair, gloomy weather and open-toed boots. Welcome to Columbus, OH. I found myself here for the Mid America Beauty Classic in the beginning of October. The economy must have hit Columbus especially hard, because downtown and the tradeshow was deserted.…

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Bay Area, CA

Long weekend = food, wine and fun. Croquet @ Meadowood. Domain Chandon Winery. Truffle Scrambled Eggs @ Epic in San Francisco.

Categories: drink, food, life

Maui, Hawaii

The last week  of September found me in Maui, Hawaii. For some reason, heading to Hawaii always seems to cast a sleepy-spell on me. The first day is usually a totally wash, as it was this trip. Did manage to…

Categories: drink, food, hawaii