This year marks the 100th anniversary of Paramount Pictures. Photographer Art Streiber assembled some of the most coveted stars in one picture and it is featured in Vanity Fair this week. What a historic photo shoot. I know this looks TEENY tiny, and really my image of this doesn't do it justice, so to see it in grandness, click HERE. From The Titanic, The Godfather, Love Story, Pretty in Pink (remember that one!!), and yes, even Justin … [Read more...]
Mini Meal Monday
Something I've been craving and eating lots of lately....... I call it my favorite "mini-meals". Perfect for lunch, perfect for a mid afternoon snack, perfect for impromptu guests at the house, it's YUMMY, it's healthy, it's quick and easy, AND it feels like I'm eating FANCY food! HA! What is it? Prepacked smoked salmon, sreadable flavored cream cheese, capers and table water crackers. I will say I got this salmon for ease and I was super … [Read more...]
A Sophisticated Visit
I call this a sophisticated visit among 2 friends. I would LOVE one of these ladies to be me! I love this. A couple of girlfriends. Going to visit for a bit? Have lunch? Light one up? What juicy things are they going to talk about? I couldn't resist sharing this image. Very elegant, simple, sophisticated. Care to join me for a chat? xoxo irene … [Read more...]
Heirloom Beauties
Happy Monday! Hope all of you had a super weekend! For us, we had a weekend full of festivities that surrounded the baptism of my precious niece, or as I'd like to call it, "My Big Fat Greek Baptism." And if you know how these kind of events are, it's a time where EVERYONE gets together. Lots of celebration, food, drinks, dancing, and FUN! And we love to get dressed up too! It's always fun to catch up and see friends both new and old. … [Read more...]
The Joy of Connecting
Today is kinda a follow up to yesterday... I had my monthly Joy of Connecting luncheon and it was SO wonderful! There were 17 amazing, sharp, driven, great women I had the pleasure of spending time with. This event takes place in my home, and I host various women in different business who come together to share what they do with each other, network, build relationships, and grow their businesses... and have FUN doing so!! Women from all … [Read more...]
Carmel-Choco Heaven
I have the pleasure of being the Oklahoma City licensee for the Joy of Connecting, a networking platform for women. Part of that entails me hosting a luncheon every month. This is where I get to share my love for entertaining and cooking.... But in a simple, not over the top, way. Hosting this is SUPPOSED to be simple, not complicated. I litterally whipped up this dessert without a recipe, and oh my, does it look divine!! I haven't tried it, … [Read more...]
Oldies but goodies.
When we typically think of going shopping for some of our accessories, we might run to the mall, or maybe a local boutique, or even click ADD TO CART and do some shopping online. We probably wouldn't be going to our local antique mall to find such things. But, I found some AMAZING gems I couldn't help but snap a shot of on my recent visit to a local antique mall. Those who know me know I LOVE sparkly things. And the more unique, the better. … [Read more...]
Diane Von Furstenberg
I came across this great interview on Makers I couldn't help butshare with my readers today. You know I love fashion, I love style, and part of that is classic femininity that no matter what era or time we're in, it's IN. Such is that of the designs of Diane Von Furstenberg. I remember shopping with my mom as a young girl at Marshall Fields and her wearing these beautiful dresses. They flowed and showed her hourglass figure. I loved watching … [Read more...]
Drink your appetite away.
I'm addicted to salt. Savory vs sweet? Give me savory. Most people I talk to have a sweet tooth or are chocoholics. Not me! So when I heard that this yummy concoction is a natural appetite suppressant, I was like BRING IT ON! YUM! Bring on the virgin Bloody Mary! Tomato Juice, tobasco, horseradish, celery. Simple. VOILA! My take on it? V8, tobasco, worstershire. (I can't take the horseradish!) What's the magic? The hot pepper … [Read more...]
3 Simple Rules
Think about this, where you are, and where you want to be. Makes me think for sure!! Happy Friday friends!! xoxo irene … [Read more...]
