This is what I woke up to this morning: the pink beginnings of a beautiful sunrise, the joyful sound of song birds, palm trees and the scent of citrus blossoms in the soft, dry air. In this moment, I am happy beyond measure - I...
Can we please do away with the Fashion Police, the Worst Dressed Lists and the like? They are killing individuality, creativity and artistic expression on the red carpets of Hollywood. The way these people are lambasted for taking a risk, thinking outside the norm and...
“Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live. It is asking others to live as one wishes to live.” ~ Oscar Wilde Many people think that I am weird or just plain selfish but I have to say that I loathe the constant compromise required...
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance!" ~ Oscar Wilde Of course my message is always that self-love is the most important love of all. When we have that down, we are so much better at loving others. We are able to love...
On January 20th, I attended a Wine Dinner at my Country Club here in California - it was a beautiful six course meal featuring the wines of Napa Valley's Grgich Hills Estate and presenting the entertaining 89- year-old owner and winemaker, Mr. Miljenko "Mike" Grgich. Grgich...
I absolutely LOVE a good clutch. I am one of those girls who will never be seen after dark with a large tote, handbag or shoulder bag. No, for me, it's all about gorgeous bags made for night and my preference is always a clutch. There...
QUESTION "Dear Jacquie, I was recently approached by a man, who for some reason, thought I was some sort of animal he would like to take home and mount on his wall. (Okay, so I’ll be honest, I kind of like that – there’s a reason why...
As some of you know, I attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival gala on Saturday night. It was a glamorous affair sponsored by Cartier and Mercedes Benz, hosted by Mary Hart and attended by Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Charlize Theron, Michelle Williams,...
I LOVE new beginnings...
[gallery] My Vancouver home was recently published in the inaugural edition of Gray Magazine, a fab new publication for and about design connoisseurs who have a specific interest in the Pacific Northwest as a creative region. Once again, my thanks to the remarkable Robert Bailey for...
