Dear Daily Connoisseurs, The time has come again for me to take my annual summer break. I look forward to this break each year because I am able to devote more of my work time toward writing projects. I also come back refreshed and renewed in September for another great season on The Daily Connoisseur. Before, I go...

I'm taking you along with me for my book signing at Chevalier's in Larchmont for my new release, A Paris All Your Own. This is an anthology from bestselling women writers on our beloved city of light. I was honored to share the Madame Chic perspective in my contribution called, The Passion of Routine. I was joined...

Many people have requested a swimwear video. What do I wear to the pool or the beach? Today, I'm showing you what I like to wear. You might be surprised! I prefer to wear bathing suits that provide more coverage. Many times we think the only option is the two-piece bikini, or the one-piece suit. I am not saying there...

I am pleased to partner again with Halsbrook.com to bring you 6 chic summertime looks. In my last post from Halsbrook, I shared 7 ways to style a neutral dress. So many readers enjoyed the collages and were able to garner inspiration from them, today I'm sharing more collages, perfect for the summer season. Museum Day:...

Last week's shop with me post brought many requests to share my curling iron routine. Many years ago, a stylist told me the secret to extend the curls in your hair: spray with hairspray both before and after curling. I hope you enjoy today's video to know my routine. Featured in this video is the Kenra Volume Spray,...

Part 3 of the Mapp and Lucia Book Club continues today. I'm sharing your comments and answering your questions. What part of polite society from Mapp & Lucia's day would I like to bring back? Who would I want to have lunch with? What happens when someone steps out of their social "rank"? This and so much more is...

You know I like to use my appliances until they pretty much collapse, and that is what happened with my curling iron. One day, when I went to use it, I noticed something had gone horribly wrong! My flat iron was broken as well, so I take you along with me as I go shopping for new ones. I planned on going to Sephora,...

Part two of our Mapp & Lucia book club continues today, with Miss Mapp by E.F. Benson. In today's video I explain why this is my favorite book of the two we have discussed and many of my observations comparing life in the 1920s to modern day. Here are some of the key characters in Miss Mapp: Elizabeth Mapp- loves...