about me:

I am a party planner and a designer. I also teach a workshop called "The World Is My Playground, Entertaining and Design Ideas Froma Around the World". I teach out of our 200 year old stone and clapboard farmhouse in the country and at local organizations. My classes are a meet and great with a cocktail and appetizer, a film strip on the location we are speaking of (Vermont, Paris, Costa Rica, Venice, etc. ) We go over how to incorporate interior design , party planning, how to set a table and throw a theme party, I hand out menu suggestions, shortcuts and budget ideas, and a goody bag. I have also designed the Earth Mother birthstone ring, It was comissioned for Jessica Alba, Brooke Burke, and Jenny McCarthy as well as donated to various charities that I support. I have also written and published my first childrens book. I write for various food related sites and maintain my online boutique, magazine and blog. My husband and I have three sons and many pets!!

favorite foods:

Lobster, pizza, salmon. chocolate, champagne, bread from Poilaine in Paris France. I cook and bake nearly everyday and love to entertain.