• The Truth About Romance

    Romance for me is all about atmosphere.  It’s not necessarily defined by luxury and indulgence (although that works too).  It’s more about a warmth that is at once alluring and thoughtful.  And it can be found anywhere … Listening to a sexy mix on Pandora; alone on a cold night next to a roaring fire; at a breathtaking art exhibit; overlooking a misty river; in a tiny shop tucked away in a gritty part of London; or, of course, cozied up with your loved one in a hotel suite for the weekend.  The misconception about romance is that it’s exclusive to those with a black Amex or a wedding band.  It may smack a bit of  “personal…

  • Before There Were PDA’s

    I was a holdout.  I loved my daily planner and my stationary.  I never thought I would do all my writing via email and keep my schedule on a computer.  But I do.  To be honest, I couldn’t live — professionally at least — without Outlook and my iphone.  So although I’m highly organized, I miss the days when embracing your type-A meant a little more beauty and a little less technology.         Remember when we used to sit at our desks and correspond?  I’m feeling so nostalgic — this is what my desk used to look like when I was a jeune fille.  Southern Accents Nov/Dec…