I Have Never Met

As I type,

I'm sitting and staring

at the Met Opera.

It seems only fitting that

I take this opportunity

to tell you :

I love the Opera.

I love Puccini.

(and that he is from perfect Lucca.)

... and I love that I am going

to my maiden performance

at the Met Opera

of TOSCA

tomorrow night!

Do any of you love the Opera?

I would love to hear about your favorite show,

opera house, or memory...

I think after tomorrow-

my list of "opera favorites" will have expanded.

*Images courtesy of nickwardscenarios.wordpress.com & archives.gov

Start Spreading the News...

Luckily for me,

this is entirely true.

I'm headed to the city for 2 weeks of work...

okay- and play.

I always love hearing about my friends favorite places-

What are your "musts" for Manhattan,

so I can try your favorite places!

Holding Court

Ahh... the lazy days of summer are upon us.

Time to head out to Cape Cod,

and waste the days

at the beach & on the tennis court.

And what might the dress code be

on the courts of Cape Cod?

Navy wristbands,

white sweaters,

and svelte legs...

naturally.

*Photos courtesy of Lacoste.com & Tennisgrandstand.com

Happiness!

Happy Birthday,

Mr. Wonderful!

You are my own slice of heaven!

*This cake was made by MarthaStewart.com.... and sadly, I had no part in it. Sigh.

Kennedy Jr....

I have to admit:

I've never had a namesake.

Imagine my joy & surprise

when I heard that this piece

was named in my honor.

The Kennedy Loveseat!

*tear*

I was even prouder

when I saw how gorgeous it is.

Ms. Kennedy would love to have in her home.

Luckily, I can.

(and so can you!)

This killer piece is

for sale

at my favorite store,

NEST!

Thank you,

Laura & Beth,

for giving this

Aspirational Kennedy

a legacy of her own.

*photos are on loan from the swanky boutique, Nest. Thanks!

Long Island Hot Tea

This week is proving to be crazier

than the Admirals Club in an ice storm.

Our largest trade show starts next week

(Hello Jacob Javitz Convention Center!),

Mr. Wonderful has a birthday tomorrow,

my sister's college graduation is Saturday,

and Mother's Day is Sunday.

YIKES!

I need a drink.

But apparently, martini lunches

aren't as acceptable

as they once were.

Phooey.

So I drink tea.

Lots..

and

lots...

of green tea.

And this kind is my absolute favorite:

Mighty Leaf Green Tea Tropical

It may not soothe the senses as much as wine,

but I do feel relaxed...

and maybe even slightly British.

Corso Como is oh so Fab-o!

In need of Milan shopping advice?

Go to

10 Corso Como.

Advice complete.

Think of 10 Corso Como

as Italy's answer to

Colette in Paris.

A highly edited collection of... well everything.

Gorgeous clothes, home accessories, lingerie, shoes,

perfume, steroes...

And the best news is for those of us

on American soil?

They have started a line of shoes & clothing

now available in the states.

Bravo!

I found these boots

made by 10 Corso Como-

bellissima.

Now I need your advice-

black or sepia leather?

Help!

photos borrowed from: bahighlife.com & setyourstyle.com... Grazie!

Antweeking My Perspective.

As my mother who came before me,

so it was written in my destiny:

I, too, was bred for antiquing.

It may not be a understated and chic market outside of Paris...

... or a hip neighborhood street market in Manhattan...

... but if you keep your mind open and your eyes peeled...

... who knows what goodies you are destined to find.

Where do you find your best "flea finds?"

What great local places have you found?

For more on our day at the flea market, visit the Nest Dallas blog.

*Photography by Miss Laura Busby, blogger extraordinaire of SomethingLegit.com