• Archive for November, 2007

    Profile: Olivier Magny

    by  • 26 Nov ’07 • profile, wine • 7 Comments

    Parisian Olivier Magny is part of a new generation in the world of wine. Frequently presented as ‘the Jamie Oliver of wine’, Olivier possesses a strong conviction that the world of wine should be laid back, not stuffy and pretentious. Guided with that spirit and with a strong ambition to break the mold, he...

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    New Mexico Snowfall

    by  • 24 Nov ’07 • travel • 8 Comments

    Just before departing New Mexico the snow began falling throughout the night. Luckily the roads were clear of snow this morning and the sun was shining. It’s certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Enjoy the weekend! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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    Shopping on Saturday

    by  • 17 Nov ’07 • shopping • 9 Comments

    I just returned from lunch and shopping with Joni. It was so great to actually meet her in person. She’s just as imagined – warm, friendly, fun and beautiful. We had a wonderful lunch at The Raven Grill. Opened nine years ago by Sara and Rob Cromie the interior is stylish, yet casual and...

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    Shopping on Saturday

    by  • 17 Nov ’07 • shopping • 4 Comments

    I am off to have lunch and go shopping with Joni of Cote de Texas. One stop on our shopping excursion will be the romantic antique store M. Naeve, eponym for Margaret Naeve, and described by Joni as “a darling, twenty-something who actually looks more like a teenager.” Once I get back this afternoon...

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    Cote de Texas

    by  • 15 Nov ’07 • blogs, Patricia van Essche • 15 Comments

    Happy early birthday to Joni of Cote de Texas. A few weeks ago I posted a birthday illustration for Anna of Absolutely Beautiful Things created by the wonderful Patricia van Essche. Joni left a note that her birthday was on the 20th of November and Patricia read the comment. A few days later Patricia...

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