twentyfour

My second submission to Getty Images Mishmash competition s stock photos, music and videos. I'm naming it "twenty-four" and it's all about time.

Nate Berkus

After numerous emails and phone calls from CBS Studios I'm still waiting word from The Nate Berkus Show on whether we are chosen for help with a design dilemma. Yesterday, Nate advised SNL's Rachel Dratch, who just happens to live in a neighboring building, on how to create a nursery in her (shared) bedroom space. Stay tuned for further updates.

Our living/working/sleeping space....all 550 sq. feet.

Germs

September 11

This video was uploaded two years ago and eight years later the Twin Tower lights still shine. How can we ever forget? The music, "There's a New Star in Heaven" by Chris de Burgh was written in memory of Princess Diana.

After taking a hiatus, Gramery Cafe is back.

Here's a recent pic of Vento, taken two weeks ago....we took a lunch break while my Mac was going thru a major diagnosis at the Apple Store.

After numerous conversations with Apple's experts and a visit to the Genius Bar, neither of which could figure out why Snow Leopard disabled syncing.....I finally solved the mystery myself going on a discussion board located using Google search.

btw....Lunch was great!

The Big Bake-Off

As a kick-off to the summer season, what better way to celebrate than with a bake-off at The Front Porch.

AND, who knows how to make a traditional Easter Cake better than Mario Batali? Ask Ernest, and he'll tell you Grandma Romano.

So Ina "Batali" Wakstein challenged Ernest (or was it the other way around?) to a Memorial Day bake-off....Mario's legendary recipe vs. Grandma Romano.

Click on THE BIG BAKE-OFF to see who won.

Birthdays

Central Park is beautiful this time of year, with trees in full bloom, BUT nothing compares to the beautiful arrangement of roses the Frogels surprised me with at Benji & Jake's.

The family is here upstate, celebrating another birthday with me, beginning with dinner last night at The Front Porch, along with my dear friend Janet. Jan stopped by this morning, looking great after her workout, with a Plumeria scented candle....and tonight is another celebration with Janet and Ernest at The Old Homestead.

We met Judith this afternoon, getting ready for her seasonal opening of The Fat Lady Cafe. This is an early start for Fat Lady, which usually opens Memorial Day weekend, and we're all looking forward to lunch on the deck.