Fun Preppy Things

Starfish Candle Stick Holders
Special Gift from Nantucket







My Dash & Albert Rug











My Summer House Nautical Light Fixture











Perfect Summer Wicker Clutches
(I sell these)







Fabulous Shell Light, Bahamas











Daughter's Lily Easter Dress

Getting a Pedi with Nicole Kidman

O.K. I said I would only post about once a week but I can't help it. I was telling my Mom about seeing Nicole Kidman in the 818 a few weeks ago & I got the thrill back about the sighting. So I must reveal. I was sitting in my usual small, Asian-run nail salon on Ventura Blvd. (which shall remain nameless - you are welcome Nicole), feet soaking in hot water, InStyle magazine on my lap, and in walks (I should say strolls) Nicole Kidman. My jaw dropped & my mag did as well. The owner was so excited, she came right over to me and whispered, "Did you see who just walked in? That is Nicole Kidman." "Yes, yes, I know, I can't believe it," I whispered back. "She come in 2 time, this her second time," confided the beaming owner.

Nicole was the epitomy of grace - not looking pregnant at all I must add. She had on a darling sheath dress in beige, a matching bag (I think it was Channel), and peep-toe flats in beige with small, red, leather lines outlining the front & back. Her whole outfit probably costs more than my car (and I drive a Mercedes). I am guessing she loves the lack of attention, the ability to walk in, and they do give a great mani/pedi at a reasonable price. I am also guessing she must live off Coldwater Cyn somewhere, as I saw her & Keith at the Polo Lounge a couple of years back.

Yes, it can be fun living in L.A.! And living in the 818 is cool - don't try to argue that, even Nicole hangs on Ventura Blvd. on a hot, Saturday morning.

Here we go....

Welcome to my blog. Please be patient with me as I get this blogging thing down. I plan to post once a week at first and see how it goes. Some background on me:

• Obsessed with the Preppy Handbook when it came out. I am the only person I know that really read it from cover to cover and highlighted key facts that I wanted to remember.
• Known for being part of the group that wore plaid Pappagallo rain slickers in High School
• License plate on my convertible '78 VW bug said, "LA PREP"
• Went to college in Boston - obsession with all things preppy got worse
• Worked at Pappagallo - I was in heaven
• Dated boy from Fairfield, CT who played Lacrosse & rowed on the Crew team - true love
• Boyfriend & I wore matching LL Bean Norweign Sweaters & RayBan Wayfarers to the Head of the Charles
• Ended up marrying man from one of the Preppiest Town in Massachusetts - per the Preppy Handbook. Alas, he used to cut the alligator out of his Lacoste shirts. A rebel!
• Moved to L.A. in 1996, but continue to summer in MA on Buzzards Bay
  

Tonight I am coming down off a busy, but fun, Memorial Day weekend. Angelenos were depressed as we had an unusually cold, rainy, gloomy long weekend. But that did not stop us from bar-b-ques and swimming. Although plans to meet friends at our beach club were put on hold, so keeping P (my 11-year-old son) & K (my 7-year-old daughter) busy for 3 days was a challenge. Last minute play dates were made and "Indiana Jones" tickets were bought! SAVED!

I also had my mother-in-law visiting from Massachusetts for last week's grandparents day. She enjoyed her experience at our kid's prestigious private elementary school. It is quite a nice day - valet parking, catered lunch, the spring performance. She was having such a nice visit with us that she extended her stay for an extra day - yipee!!! (note the sarcasm in my voice). Would love to hear how you get along with your mother-in-law and advice for making their visits pleasant for everyone.

Back to school tomorrow & I have a tennis clinic first thing - good night!