The New Luxury For Holiday Gift Giving
Handmade Luxury is challenging the classic definition of luxury by seeking out a fresh form based on authenticity and exclusivity. Committed craftspeople – those who make beautiful, handcrafted products and who offer tailored services requiring skill and time to achieve – are spearheading the new luxury movement. The product’s provenance is just as important as the…
Entertaining Tips for the Holidays
It’s the perfect time to brush up on entertaining tips for this coming holiday season. Most recently, my tips were mentioned in an ARTICLE from the Murietta’s Bear Creek Chronicle paper. The art of friendship can be carried through by inviting friends and family to your home for casual or formal entertaining. From watching a…
White Memorial Medical Center Gala
On Sunday, October 25th, the White Memorial Medical Center Gala Awards hosted special recognitions, heartwarming patient stories, and generous contributions. WMMC is best known for outstanding women’s, children’s, diabetes, orthopedic, heart and vascular, cancer, rehabilitation, and emergency services. The evening was a record-breaking charity event. The non-profit hospital raised nearly half a million dollars to…
DJ Hall and Diana Martin
We all enjoyed an art-inspired evening at Peter Blake’s Gallery in Laguna Beach on 10/22. DJ Hall and I talked about the table. I described it as a personal timeline of my life, seeing the table more than a place to eat. DJ showed her slides and commented on how the table served as a…
How To Get the Most From Your Toast
A toast should not be too long or embarrassing. Short and pungent, is the key to a successful toast. Here are a few tips from Champagne expert and style maker, Diana Martin… Maintain eye contact and speak from the heart. Let your guests know how exciting it is to be together and to share this…
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