Next to Valentine's day, Christmas is probably the second most couple-centric time of the year. So my darlings, do you find that your Christmases are a little less merry when you're single? It's never been like that for me, as long as I'm surrounded by family, I'm always as happy as can be. However, having someone special would be a welcomed addition … [Read more...]

Former America's Next Top Model contestant Fatima Siad is debatably the most successful model of the show's history. Since being rejected from ANTM in 2008, the Somalia-born beauty has been building quite an impressive modeling career -- blazing the catwalks of  Betsy Johnson, Gemma Kahng, Thierry Colson, Staerk and most recently, Dries Van Noten and Hermès … [Read more...]

These almond biscottis are not only great for dunking but would also make a wonderful addition to any Christmas gift basket.   Almond Biscotti with Maple Glaze 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cups white sugar 1 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1 tsp orange zest 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 tsp … [Read more...]

Every year around Christmas, I head to Rockefeller Center just to be struck with that extra Christmas spirit. The sight always cheers me up because it's so beautiful and lively with people from all over the world. Furthermore, the flashbulbs are always going because, like me, everyone wants to snap a winning photograph of the famous Rockefeller … [Read more...]

We may not get a white Christmas this year but we can certainly get our snow fix from these milky, boozy cocktails -- and perhaps a little buzzed. The boys over at "The Boy's Club" sure know how to keep things festive for the holidays. Let's get things rolling with... The Snowball  Ingredients 2 oz (30 ml) Coco Lopez (sweetened coconut cream) 4 oz (60 ml) … [Read more...]

Have a friend who loves delicate minimalist jewelry? You're in luck. It's not too late to grab these inexpensive little treasures before Christmas from Edor on Etsy. Owner, C.M. Lee, offers priority and express shipping for late shoppers. … [Read more...]

American musical theater composer, lyricist, and playwright, Jason Robert Brown, wrote a touching tribute in honor of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre in Newtown Conn.,-- "Twenty-Six Names." I think  he captured the emotions that many have wanted to communicate to the grieving families of those who lost their lives that day but … [Read more...]

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...." I simply cannot get the image of roasting chestnuts out of my head when I hear those words. I don't know, something about it simply feels like home. I can't think of any other song that invokes the spirit of Christmas more than the "Christmas Song." I'm instantly lulled into a merry trance each time I hear … [Read more...]