With the Olympics in Paris currently underway, I thought it would be fun to share a few tips on how to host the ultimate Apéro party at home. Eating dinner quite late is a French tradition (it's a Diamond family tradition to eat late as well). So when guests or the kids visit for the weekend, we always serve small bites before our sit-down dinner. It's a great way to host a small party any time of ...
How to Wash and Care for Your Linen Clothes
Let's talk about how to wash and care for your linen clothes and household linens so they will last for many years. Most of us wear a lot of linen at this time of year. Linen is the most breathable fabric and is perfect for warm weather. So, I thought I would share my tips on washing and caring for linen clothes. When it comes to laundry, I am meticulous about how I care for my clothing. With the ...
Afternoon Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Cream Cheese & Chives
For Sunday Favorites with Mary Ann and Cindy, I'm sharing an idea for making afternoon cucumber tea sandwiches with cream cheese and chives. Invite your besties over for these finger food tea sandwiches. Keep it simple and old-school, and serve with Lay's potato chips and mini Diet Coke! Here's what you'll need to make these cucumber tea sandwiches with chive sprinkles A few things ...
Untermyer Park & Gardens: A Day Trip from New York
Untermyer Park and Gardens: a day trip from New York and one of the most overlooked great gardens in the Tri-State area. What if I told you that you could visit a beautiful public garden just outside the City for free and get there in about an hour! It’s true; this exists, and believe it or not, it’s in Yonkers. A visit to Untermyer Park and Gardens will leave you wondering, how did I not ...
An Easy Homemade Basil Pesto Pasta Sauce Recipe for Summer
An easy homemade basil pesto pasta sauce recipe for summer that tastes as flavorful and fresh as it actually is. Pesto is one of those things that I remember distinctly the first time I had it. I was in my twenties and we were having dinner with friends who worked with my husband at Surfer Publishing. They had a very cool cottage in Laguna Beach. At the time I probably did not appreciate just ...
How to Hide an Ugly Ceiling Light + Renter-Friendly
When I first heard of Tulip Shades, it was from an Instagram post my 24-year-old son sent. He knows how much I value good lighting, and nothing kills the vibe of a room faster than a lousy ceiling light. A boob light. Or just some ugly light fixture that offers nothing to the room in the way of design and certainly not ambient lighting. Lighting is everything Lighting IS ...