Spring has officially sprung- at least in my neck of the woods. The dogwoods are in bloom and the sidewalks are flooded with pink petals- Ahhhhhh (insert opera soprano note here). And drumroll please… the cherry blossoms have finally graced DC’s Tidal Basin. After a long, cold winter all of these blooms and sunshine call for a proper busting out of the pink bubbles and a Cinny Cin Cin! A perfect match for those elusive cherry blossoms, this one stays in bloom all year long (as long as it’s kept in a darkish place between 45 and 70 degrees). Of[…]

  

A little painterly metallic for your Easter table. Made by Rajasthan Block Printers out of India, this runner is both neutral and snazzy. For more oomph, go for the gold.   Painted Metallic Table Runner, West Elm Related posts:24 Hours In…Miss V: The KitchenHappy Weekend!

  

Happy Weekend dear readers. This image above is the perfect representation of my currently marbled mind. I have neglected le blog this past week- the first time I’ve ever done so since starting said blog- due to some serious overwhelmation (how do you like that word?). Our big move really set me back a bit. Turns out having toddler twins and moving while working is not exactly a walk in the park- at least not for me. In any case, I’m loving the ‘burbs. I wish I was closer to town but what I get in exchange is pretty huge,[…]

  

{writing up tasting notes at Alexandria’s new Waterfront Market} Happy weekend dear readers. What adventures are you all up to? We had a quick visit from Papa Jacques, the bebes’ grandpa and my mom is in town so it’s been lots of fun family time. George Mason Dance presented its annual Gala performance last night. I watched our students grace the stage and fearlessly tackle the spectacular works of choreographers Karen Reedy, Kyle Abraham, Mark Morris and Robert Battle. Kudos to the department and its impressive program, I was blown away by their work. I’ve also taken on a really[…]

  

A great way to add a little shape (and vino) to your kitchen. Black Hexagonal Wine Rack Related posts:A Summer Night SparklerHappy Weekend!Happy Sunday

  

Txakolina, aka Tkakoli or Chacolí- that seemingly hard-to-pronounce (chock-oh-LEE-na) but once you figure it out, fun-to-say Spanish wine that races with acidity, minerality, citrus notes and a slight spritziness. Txakolina wines come from the north east region of Spain, the most popular of the bunch hailing from that food mecca that is the Basque region. Imagine sun-baked Spaniards sitting on the sun-drenched terraces of San Sebastian gulping this stuff up all summer long, that’s pretty much the way it goes down there- not a bad way to wile away the dog days of summer. I know, it’s not summer yet-[…]

  

Chim-Chimney Chim-Chimney Cin-Cin-Cheree! My pal Alana Stone, co-writer and editor of the acclaimed Analogue Guides, shares her top 5 spots in London to grab a good drink. The London guide is one of the latest editions of the Analogue Guide to hit the shelves, so of course I had to ask Alana for her picks. There are 3 very good reasons why she’s the go-to-gal here: 1. She’s spent loads of time in the royal city. 2. She’s a bona fide wino (that’s how we met- working together for a French wine importer). 3. She’s a top notch travel guide[…]

  

So long Old Town! One last photo op on our way out the door. Old Town Alexandria was so good to us and we had a blast living there. We brought our babies home to that tiny and loved apartment and I loved all of our long stroller walks through the Colonial streets of that charming town. Our move to the ‘burbs was a bittersweet one. We were so sad to say goodbye to Old Town but happy to have some real space and a small patch of green to call our own. More Progress Reports on our ongoing reno[…]

  

It’s officially here folks and I have to say, today it actually feels like Spring in my neck of the woods. It’s 55 and sunny- who can believe it! Here are a few of my favorite things for Spring. 1. A Batch of Lemon Thyme Bars- because who doesn’t want a little citrus and fresh herbs with their sweets- done. 2. Some Stella McCarney Two-Toned Oversized Sunnies: a bit of a splurge for me considering I usually lose my sunnies each season but if I can keep track of them, they’ll be worth the splurge. 3. Some Sabre Tortoise Salad Servers- I[…]

  

One of the questions I’m asked most frequently about NYC’s theater district is, “Where in God’s name can I get a good glass of wine?”- well, maybe not exactly in those words, but the point being, it’s tough to surf through the tourist muck and saddle up to a really good glass of vino around the Great White Way. I used to work on the B-Way. It was my turf for years, and I did my fair share of bad-wine imbibing alongside my fellow hoofers who were more than happy downing their well made martinis. There are lots of  joints[…]