September is the time of year that feels like a fresh start. The kids are back to school. The warm summer days are starting to get cooler. It's time to get back at it. Even though you may not actually be going back to school, it still feels like a time of renewal and...
What does luxury mean to you? To me luxury isn’t about dripping in diamonds and designers purses. It’s the freedom to enjoy the life I want to create in my own time and in my own way. Here are some examples of what I think are life's true luxuries. Living in a...
A few years ago I was offered the opportunity to go to Nice and Monaco on a trip to learn how to make perfume. I jumped at the chance. But unfortunately the group trip fell through and we never made the journey. I did a lot of research on the south of France and I...
Christmas is one of the most magical and anticipated times of the year. But with all of the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be difficult to keep it elegant while still feeling special. If you’re looking to make this holiday season extra special, here are 7...
September is the time of year that feels like a fresh start. The kids are back to school. The warm summer days are starting to get cooler. It's time to get back at it. Even though you may not actually be going back to school, it still feels like a time of renewal and...
What does luxury mean to you? To me luxury isn’t about dripping in diamonds and designers purses. It’s the freedom to enjoy the life I want to create in my own time and in my own way. Here are some examples of what I think are life's true luxuries. Living in a...
A few years ago I was offered the opportunity to go to Nice and Monaco on a trip to learn how to make perfume. I jumped at the chance. But unfortunately the group trip fell through and we never made the journey. I did a lot of research on the south of France and I...
Christmas is one of the most magical and anticipated times of the year. But with all of the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be difficult to keep it elegant while still feeling special. If you’re looking to make this holiday season extra special, here are 7...
Give the gift of the sweet life with these La Dolce Vita-inspired presents. If you follow my lifestyle suggestions outlined in the La Dolce Vita Files, you know that the Mediterranean lifestyle touches on all aspects of your life. From healthy eating, entertaining,...
We all know that special person in our lives who is on track to making it big. Perhaps you’re that person. Maybe it’s your daughter, son, or best friend. As an entrepreneur I've discovered several items and tools that make my working life easier and more pleasant....
When I first started following a Mediterranean diet, I wasn't losing weight. I had to admit to myself, "If you think this is the Mediterranean Diet, you're doing it wrong." Then I discovered how to do it better. Countless studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet...
A great way to stick to a Mediterranean diet is to plan your meals in advance. That way you won't get home from work late and have to wonder what to eat for dinner. I've been there. You get home, you're tired, and you resort to take-out, frozen pizza, scrambled eggs,...
Allow me to introduce you to Sara and Gerald Murphy, a wealthy couple who befriended many interesting writers and artists of the twentieth century. I'm currently reading a fascinating biography of the Murphys titled, Everybody Was So Young: Gerald and Sara Murphy: A...
The Mediterranean way of living is slower and more attuned to the seasons. We live such fast-paced lives in the U.S. that we don’t take time to enjoy actually living. I know when I was working as a managing editor, I had little time for a private life. I worked...