Yoga Hawaii

Now, I don't really do yoga but after seeing Maya's poses on the beach I could not pass up the offer to come to her studio, Yoga Hawaii, and give a try. It was great! She is such a wonderful, patient and sensitive teacher and the studios are so peaceful, relaxing and inspirational.

After class she convinced me to get in front of the camera.......

Thanks Maya for a wonderful Class and an incredibly fun day!!!!
Make sure you check out 

Yoga Hawaii 
and
 take a class with Maya or join her on a retreat :-)

Honolulu with Maya

I was able to spend an extra day in Honolulu to hang out with my friend Maya! She owns and runs a Yoga studio in Honolulu 

We met at a great Breakfast spot in Waikiki  beach called Cream Pot

the weather was so beautiful we sat outside and had Cranberry lemonade with me, Salted Caramel and Banana Pancakes and Maya, the Hawaiian Eggs Benedict ..... Yummmmmm!
Afterwords she took me to one of her Favorite beaches to hang out and shoot some photo's of her in yoga poses:-)

I rarely do yoga but She tempted to come to her class that afternoon
(I had to work off the pancake ¿right? :-))

Look who came to check us out at work!!!

Absolutely amazing creatures I feel so lucky I was able to say hello

Happy Holidays PBTeen!!!

Check out my Pottery Barn Teen Covers!

The NoMad NYC

Ok I am In Love with is place!
 The NoMad Hotel in New York City!
It is so exquisite and Bravo to French Interior designer, Jacques Garcia. 

 My friend Raphaël ,in Paris, saw on Facebook that I was visiting Kitsuné and ask me to say hello to a friend/colleague who was there for work. Well, She was in a meeting but Kitsuné staff were kind enough to explain the relationship and give me a tour of the hotel. So, On this visit I had to book a room to check it out. I was amazed! The service and hospitality is outstanding. Everything about this hotel and brand is spectacular. This is a real gem

I was so inspired by the colors, the view the light. 

 Everything in the room, restaurant and the library bar is so intentional simple comfortable and beautiful.

I highly recommend you check it out

 for a stay or to dine at the restaurant (Chef Daniel's  food is extremely delicious and innovative) or even stop for a coffee at the Library Bar

You will not be disappointed!

(I am trying to convince them to make room 908 my permanent residence;-))

Holidays 2012 :-)

Check Out My work with Pottery Barn

Happy Thanksgiving

Taking time to be Thankful for everyone and thing that helps me to be.

Thank you

And in the spirit of being different and good to myself I decided to make  Khicheri (a mung bean and rice dish) and garlic greens with some Kale from the garden:-)

SOOOOOO GOOD!!!

Again Thank you

#Snow NYC

Love staring at this instagram of when I was stuck in the snow/slush uptown
enjoy

AFTERMATH - Volunteering after Sandy

Flying into NYC on the red-eye, over the city just before sunrise you could really see the effect of Sandy. I was amazed to see where all the electricity was out in Queens and Long Island and the amount of coastline that was washed out and homes just devastated. You begin to understand the awe of nature and devastation left by hurricane sandy.

My Friend Taaj found places for us to go and volunteer our time to help after I arrived. Met some other friends  and made some new. 
God Bless NewYorkers for that strength to pick up and move forward!

We also brought blankets people still are without power and heat and that can be deadly with cold weather coming...

Red Cross and organizations still need money and helping hands especially for the elderly or homebound people and animals

Here are some links to help and new

http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/

and 

http://www.nyc.gov/html/index.html

Hanging out at the Park Bar ;-)

My Friend Taaj is amazing!

 I was fortunate enough to hang with her at the Park and see some of her daily exercise

She works in physical training and therapies and has been a Huge inspiration in helping me stand up straighter  and to be a taller stronger person 

She is incredible as a  person and  an athlete

Thank you!

Happy 91st Birthday Grandma

Here is someone who knows 

Love and Loss 

Pain and Joy

Happy and Sad...

and a whole lotta crap in-between!

I love you Very much Grandma Dory ....thanks for hanging around:-)

I am so Blessed and fortunate to have you here

Happy Birthday!!!!,

xoxoxoxox

Creepy

Check Out Katie Couric in BHG

What an AMAZING shoot with Katie Couric and her sister Clara in this months Better Homes and Gardens!!! 

I felt so privileged to shoot Katie's East Hampton Home and the Garden's her sister, Clara Batchelor, CBA Landscape and Design , helped to create. Such beautiful people and a comforting peaceful place. 

Make sure to Check out Katie Couric's new talk show....I looks like its gonna be good and after meeting her ...I know its going to be Hilarious!!!!

Here's a preview from her site....look up showtime according to your zip :-)

Alassio 2011

Remembering our time and shoot

Hugh Acheson, Better Homes and Gardens, September, Check it out:-)

Sorry I haven't been posting tear sheets.

This was a great shoot with Hugh Acheson in this months September issue of Better Homes and Gardens

also check out stylist Annette Joseph's behind the scenes blog post

August Tomatoes

Let tomato season begin! we are staring to see our first substantial handfuls...so exciting!!!!

Above you can see our  Black Krim, Juliet, Large Red Cherry,Black Prince, Viva Italian and St Pierre

Also Check out this Artichoke we left to flower ...It is the MOST amazing electric purpley blue color...So Beautiful