What is it about sequins that gets a girl all giddy? I decided to wear sequins on Saturday night, sequins on Saturday, it has a nice ring to it right? I bought a black sequin blazer a while back and thought it fitting to wear out this weekend. I need to figure out a more…
My immediate family, dad, brother, sister From the day after Thanksgiving until New Years Day I allow myself peppermint hot chocolates and peppermint mochas from Starbucks. There’s something magical and holiday-esque about a drink with chocolate and peppermint. Christmas is my favorite holiday, the whole month of December I’m hanging lights around my house, decorating…
Ever since I can remember my love affair with Starbucks has been quite strong. I’ll never forget the day my mom let me order my very own double tall vanilla latte. I recall admiring how eloquent she sounded when she ordered her drink of choice. Growing up Starbucks was a special place we would go…
“All black everything, black cards, black cars, all black everything..” words spoken by the great man himself Jay Z. Bryan Otis, (left) whose family co-owns Tenor Wines out of Woodinville, WA, myself in the middle and DJ Andrew Means (right) Picture yourself walking into a room where everyone is dressed in all black, the room is…
A fabulous spot I had the pleasure of checking out recently was Monsoon East in Bellevue, WA. If you live in the greater Seattle area it is a place of fine dining that you MUST visit. I’ll make it easy for you and tell you what to order while you’re there… Start with a french…
We woke up to another beautiful day in the big apple, the sun was shining- Katia and I were rested and ready for our last and final day in New York. We crawled out of our comfortable bed at the Essex House, got dressed and made our way down to where again? Starbucks! Since it…
Day 3 in New York City was Thursday. Katia and I once again woke up bright and early and went straight to Starbucks for some hot cocoa and pastries. After refueling we strolled around Central Park. (I would like to add that I think I could begin every day doing this, going to Starbucks and walking through…
Snow After an action packed first day in New York- Katia and I woke up bright and early on Wednesday morning (our second day in NYC) ready for another day filled with adventure and intrigue. As we crawled out of bed, both desperately craving our Starbucks we peeked out the window of our hotel to…
A good friend of mine is a bartender, he recently suggested that I try a St-Germain cocktail. Let’s just say it’s delicious and amazing! It’s now my drink of choice, I highly recommend that you try it! Here is the recipe. 2 parts Brut Champagne or Dry Sparkling Wine 1 ½ parts St-Germain 2 parts Sparkling Water…