My new favorite book is Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan, illustrated by Maria Kalman. When I say favorite, I mean FAVORITE. I look at this book every single day. I love everything about it. Not only is this my favorite book, but it is a book that I believe everyone MUST read.… Continue reading SL Book: Food Rules
Inspired Living & Celebrating Life
Homeland
Tonight, the HOTY and I are taking a night to cuddle up in front of a beautiful fire and begin watching the new series Homeland. I hear that it’s a lot like the series 24. If this is indeed the case, then I know that I’m in big trouble. I know this because every morning on… Continue reading Homeland
Fashionable Greetings
Vogue has a really wonderful series of holiday cards designed by some of the best and brightest in the fashion industry. I am so smitten with them that I just had to share them with you here on The Silver Pen. Hope you enjoy this festive cheer! Manolo Blahnik Rodarte Katranzou Rag and Bone Meadham… Continue reading Fashionable Greetings
Giving: Dream Foundation Part Deux
Thank you for all of your great feedback on the Dream Foundation. I’m so crazy about the organization. After I posted the story, it occurred to me that you might like to hear the story of one dream recipient during this holiday season. All Stacey wanted was a Gift Card to buy presents for her… Continue reading Giving: Dream Foundation Part Deux
Giving: Dream Foundation
For the past several years, I have had the great honor and privilege to be involved with one of the most amazing organizations imaginable: Dream Foundation. Dream Foundation is the first and largest national organization committed to delivering end-of-life wishes to people 18 years of age and older. As a hospice nurse and social worker,… Continue reading Giving: Dream Foundation
'Tis the Season: Alexandra Knight
I am truly honored to say that one of my dearest friends is Alexandra Knight. In addition to being impossibly chic and fun and funny and smart, she is truly one of the kindest and most generous people I know. I mean, really. Just look at her. Doesn’t she just make you smile? Alexandra has… Continue reading 'Tis the Season: Alexandra Knight
Green Grass
Image courtesy of Alicia Blas Macdonald The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be. – Robert Fulghum
'Tis the Season: Vintage Watches
The HOTY (a.k.a. Husband of the Year) has a watch collection. Some are fancy. Some are not. But he loves everything he’s got. For super special occasions, I like to add to his collection. And I always try to engrave the extra special ones. I happen to think that monogramming and engraving are wonderfully personal… Continue reading 'Tis the Season: Vintage Watches
The Iron Lady with a Silver Lined Heart
How cool is Meryl Streep? I mean really. From Kramer vs. Kramer to Sophie’s Choice to The Devil Wears Prada, there is no end to her greatness. I was exceptionally excited to see that she is the cover girl (woman?) for Vogue’s January issue. And the Silver Lining about her cover shoot? She only agreed to… Continue reading The Iron Lady with a Silver Lined Heart
'Tis the Season: Seat Arrangers
I told you that I don’t often like to give practical gifts. I must correct myself because thus far, I have proffered very practical gifts. What might have been a more apt description is that I like to give unusual gifts that most people wouldn’t buy for themselves but end up using all the time.… Continue reading 'Tis the Season: Seat Arrangers