back in time

one wouldn't likely consider dr. peter venkman 

the bureaucratic type.  

(i mean, c'mon, he rode in the ecto-1, not air force one.)

nor royal tenenbaum the very picture of a statesman.

("i know, but dammit, i want this [country] to love me. how much money you got?" wait. maybe he is.)

ernie, phil, bob, carl... none of these characters scream "presidential". 

but... 

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booyah.

 

our beloved bill murray is playing 

franklin delano roosevelt in the upcoming film 

hyde park on hudson, 

an adaptation of the bbc radio play

about the british king & queen's visit to roosevelt's vacation home in the summer of 1939. 

it was also the summer of love for good ol' fdr; 

he "allegedly" consummates his love for his cousin, 

margaret "daisy" suckley, played by laura linney. 

anyone else hear banjo music?

frankly, dear reader, i don't give a damn if mr. president was into some cousin-lovin'... 

as long as bill murray gets to play him! 

can you imagine?

so excited!

i adore films set in the past; the movie making magic that happens when locations meets wardrobe meets set-dressing... 

its my dream to work on movies from different eras throughout my career. peppered in between very successful years on long-running television shows, numerous vogue cover stories, world traveling as an ambassador for unicef, starting my own charity(ies? if there's time?!), raising my girls to be at least bi-lingual, having a totally hot yet momentous marriage... you know. easy.

i worked on an abc family film last year, and had so much fun being in costume; the sets were incredible, and the racks and racks of vintage clothes were such fun to go through in the wardrobe trailer! 

so fun. 

(and yes. i realize i look like i'm a respectable 50+ in the peach dress; i was told so, flat out, by a woman in her 50's herself. nice. i'm NOT, btw. but i don't care. it was awesome anyway!)

i can't wait to see hyde park on hudson; do you share my enthusiasm, or does this mr. president not raise your flag?

xo

winter weekend getaway

fabulous friends invite you up to the chalet 

for a holiday weekend getaway?

you mustn't arrive empty-handed. 

a rustic, re-usable enviro-friendly satchel, 

packed to the rim with luxurious trim. 

flowers, wine, treats of all kinds; 
good for two-legged friends and four. 
a fancy game night in, by firelight's glow, is much more luxe when cuddled up with an hermes throw. 
some cozy slippers for him and for her and some sunflowers to brighten le chateau, will ensure this invite will happen again, and back to the slopes you'll soon go! 

xo

girls night out tote

girls night out?

as we discussed in the previous post, a good hostess gift can make all the difference. 

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i like to come prepared. 

new years eve, bachelor/ette parties, birthdays; 

any of these events warrant a survival tote of this nature. 

a bag full of "meds" of many kinds; always stands out amongst the bottles of booze everyone brings to the party. 

once you've enjoyed too much bottle service, 

this bag o tricks will cure what ails you.

trust me, your guest of honor will appreciate it!

*a stylish tote she can re-use later containing advil liquigels, a hot water bottle, pepto, coconut water--its more gentle and hydrating than gatorade, trust me--voss sparkling water, revive eye cream, a cozy wrap and eye mask, bagels & cream cheese--the only thing i want to eat when i've over-imbibed--my favorite coffee, light reading material and some classic, girly movies. all perfect accompaniments for a recovery day in bed.*

xo