My sister Judy has the coolest friends. Like Tish Jett, best-selling author, fashion journalist and our special guest for an exclusive book engagement at Nell Hill’s on Oct. 20. Judy and Tish met back when they were cub reporters at the Detroit Free Press. Tish went on to work for such famous … [Read more...]
A Conversation with Sharon Santoni, My Stylish French Girlfriend
When Dan and I were in France last, we had the delightful experience of having dinner at the home of one of my favorite French lifestyle bloggers and authors, Sharon Santoni. It was a truly magical evening, because Sharon is a gem. So when her new book was released, My French Country Home, I asked … [Read more...]
A Summer Dinner at Sharon Santoni’s French Country Home
Sometimes you get to live a dream. One of mine was to dine at the French country home of Sharon Santoni, author of the newly released My French Country Home: Entertaining Through the Seasons. She’s been one of my favorite bloggers for years, and we were thrilled to have her come to Nell Hill’s a few … [Read more...]
A Lesson Learned in France about Living Well
Sometimes you have to go on vacation to remember the things you already know. Especially if it’s an area of your life where you are a particularly slow learner. For me, a hard-to-master lesson is to slow down, savor each minute, and make the everyday extraordinary. I just got a much-needed refresher … [Read more...]
My New Crush: Perfectly Imperfect Gardens in France
I love beautiful gardens. Down to my core. But up until now, I have never, ever wanted to be a gardener. Ever. But I just got knocked out by the most amazing gardens in the French countryside, and now, the flame is lit. Dan is the big traveler in our family. Usually, I prefer to wave goodbye … [Read more...]
The Art of the Meal: 4 Things I Learned as I Ate My Way Across France
Every gourmet needs a groupie, someone who will give their culinary masterpieces the adulation they deserve, who will oohh and ahhh their way through each delicious mouthful. My friend Cheryl is my Top Chef, and while we were together in Provence, France, she lovingly prepared for us cuisine so … [Read more...]