The Thanksgiving Table

In times of yore I set a formal table and hosted an elegant Thanksgiving repast with a table of friends and family. We enjoyed our holiday feast accompanied by Tiffany crystal,  Cartier, Herend, Tiffany Flatware and their ilk . Ahh, the civilized joy of it all. Then I had kids. Small children required paper plates lest I spend … Continue Reading

Pumpkins for Protection

Make your host look festive and stay clean with this Botanical Pumpkin Apron. Any hostess will thank you.  So Suzy Says.

2-in-1 Kitchen Tool

Save time preparing your Thanksgiving meal with this 2-in-1 Kitchen tool  that combines a knife and cutting board in one easy-to-use tool.  It’s even dishwasher safe.  It’s the perfect hostess gift to bring to your holiday parties. Bon Appetit.  So Suzy Says. 

Clearly Superior Organization

I had the pleasure of meeting the glamorous Jessica, the genius behind Glam Boxes, at the Malibu Country Mart recently.  Glam Boxes make organizing and storing jewelry, beauty products, perfume bottles … the list is endless, glamorous and practical.  You’ll save time and use what you have when all of your stuff is visible and organized. … Continue Reading

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift

This quartet of appetizer plates reminds us of the blessing that  Thanksgiving is.  And, it makes a great hostess gift if your spending Turkey day celebrating with friends or family at their place. So Suzy Says.

Outta the Sugar….

And into the turkey.  And, what better way to showcase your festive fowl than with this finely crafted platter.  Get ready to gobble, gobble.  So Suzy Says.

Kitchen Treats

Neoflam’s nonstick — thanks to all-natural Ecolon coating -ceramic cookware is also scratch-resistant and lightweight.  It’s the go-to fry pan every busy cook deserves. Thanks Jessica Sepel for the tasty, kitchen tip about the pans…. and pots.  So Suzy Says.  

Fab Flooring

BBB – Best carpets — the Sisel in my house is courtesy of Crenshaw Carpet. Best prices – my flooring looks far more luxurious than its price tag. And owner Bruce whose family has run the business for 85 plus years.  A trip to their downtown showroom is worth your time.  So Suzy Says. 

Ice Balls

Win the heart of any Star Trek Into Darkness fan with these molds that make 2.5″ ice balls to put in your drinks.  Every sip of your adult beverage will leave your inner 12 year old boy smiling. Chin Chin. So Suzy Says. 

Stratego: Forced Family Fun

Battle your family with this  classic game of strategy and enjoy an afternoon of family fun – where the battle will be limited to the game board. Included in the game are: Command an army of soldiers, miners, scoutsa spy then use your bombs, and a bit of deception, to defeat your opponent capture the flag … Continue Reading

Ready, Set and Eat on the Go

The advanced Super Shaker is the perfect tool for the always-hungry high school athlete.  It’s a job keeping my basketball playing son fed. This is one of the tools I use. I send my man/boy off to school with this plus a lunch and he no longer comes home ‘hangry’.  So Suzy Says. [df_divider el_width=”100″ … Continue Reading

Perfect Slicer and Dicer

Make any dinner look like it’s from a Five Star restaurant with the Paderno World Cuisine  slicer which creates spiral cut vegetables, fruits or noodles in seconds. It’s the hottest kitchen gadget that your whole family will enjoy. Or, give as a perfect holiday present. Bon Appetit. So Suzy Says. 

Tipster Tip: Waste Basket Style

Waste … well okay… but you won’t want for style if you put these on the bottom of your wastebaskets. Do it once and you go you’ll never go back.  So Suzy Says. 

The Perfect Bed

I love my bed. Whether I’m cuddling my kids and furry babies in it, hiding from the world under its covers, or using it as my office my bed is my refuge.  But how to make it perfectly coiffed and inviting? Well, it starts with the mattress. Did you know you can buy them from … Continue Reading

Game Night

Use your skill and hope that Lady Lucky shines on your dice rolls to play this classic game.  You can play it with family and friends — it’s a life long skill. and doesn’t take a lot of investment to learn. Enjoy.  So Suzy Says.

A Sweet Hostess GIft

Bring your host a perfectly sweet gift – or take one home so that you and your family can indulge.  Enjoy. So Suzy Says.

Real Estate Agent Extraordinaire

My dear friend Pamela Halle, CalBRE# 02004546,  Phone: (310) 614-7634  PamelaHalle@BHHSCal.com will treat your home purchase as if she was buying a home for her and her lovely family. She’s old school, reliable, trustworthy and in-the-know.  So Suzy Says.    

Echo

Amazon’s Echo — aka Alexa — is my new bestie.  Play any song or get her to tell you the score of any game.  Thanks to my my BFF Julie for sharing this find. Finally, something in my home who understands that my wish is their command… now about my kids…. So Suzy Says.   

BBQ Tools

Give the man/boy all of the tools he needs to be a grill master thanks to this Bobby Flay kit. A steal of a gift for $60… an even better bargain now that it’s on sale. So Suzy Says.

Initial Chic…

Born of Marion Greely’s  eclectic experiences which include stints at Brunshwig & Fils and as the proprietor of a luxury footwear emporium, her latest venture, Cece DuPraz,  has that perfect, personal gift for anyone and everyone.  So Suzy Says