Goin’ to California in My Mind

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  • August 21, 2014

I have had California on the brain a lot recently. The current issue of Town & Country has been dubbed the L.A. issue, my cousin Serena just moved back to NYC from L.A., and my friend Chassity is spending this weekend in the city of angels. Needless to say I feel like my mind is being invaded by Los Angelenos. What many of you may not know is that I moonlighted as a Los Angeleno in my formative years. When I was four, my family moved to L.A. for four years for my father’s work (he produces tv commercials), and we lived there until I was eight. I remember trips to the beach in Santa Monica, shopping at the Brentwood country mart, and the time Michael Keaton opened the door for me at Baskin Robbins and my 6 year old self looked up at him and said “thanks Batman.” While I loved growing up in Connecticut from eight years on, lately I have been craving some California time. Some L.A. time to be specific. Tower 3You all know that I am a sucker for old Hollywood glamour, and nothing says glamour like the Sunset Tower Hotel. A very chic and very exclusive apartment building during Hollywood’s golden era, this building has housed everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Mae West. What I wouldn’t give to spend a night in this building – think of all the stories it could tell! Here are  some photos of the chic terrace at the hotel and the Tower Bar which is always a veritable who’s who of Hollywood on a given evening. Charge it please! Terrace 3 Terrace 1 Tower 1 Terrace 2 Tower 2

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Growing in our Garden

pin 2I am thinking about redecorating our garden. I love how it looks, however, after a few years using it as such it isn’t working for me the way I had hoped. I really love to entertain, and right now I can only seat six at our outdoor table. I would love to be able to host a garden dinner for eight or even ten. Also, although the loveseat and wicker armchairs are great for cocktails and a chat, there is no place for us to lounge and hang on the weekends in the sun. I really only use the garden when I am having people over, and I would like Mr. B and I to get a little more use out of it! So here are a few of my inspiration photos from Pinterest. I am still feeling a mediterranean vibe, but would love to incorporate a low slung sectional seating area and a large table. I love thoughts and recommendations from my readers …pin 3 pin 4 pin 5 pin1

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Lacquered Life Charleston Guide is LIVE!

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  • August 16, 2014

IMG_5826This week I finally put the Charleston Guide on Lacquered Life. I am constantly getting emails from readers and friends asking for my Charleston recommendations, so I thought, why not put them on the blog? So here they are on the left sidebar under Charleston Guide. I have included recommendations on Where to Stay, Where to Eat/Drink, and What to Do while in the holy city. Conde Nast rated us the friendliest city in the U.S. this year, and we have been picked by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler three years running as the number 1 city in the U.S. … so if you’re planning a visit, check out the guide! And if you can’t make it to Charleston anytime soon, be sure to follow Lacquered Life on Instagram for photos of this special place.IMG_5775 IMG_5351 IMG_5488

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