And The Winner Of The Hip Hostes Apron Is....

What a fabulous give away!


And the winner, of the Hip Hostess Apron giveaway is:

The Cooking Underwriter!

Congratulations!!!!!

Remembering My Grandmother During The Holidays

It's funny how it happens. You are running around, buying gifts, going to parties and the holiday is a  blur. It's hard to remember to slow down and enjoy it.

My Grandmommie was Christmas crazy. Her tree always looked amazing. He house seemed like a swiss chalet at holiday time. When her packages would arrive to my parents house we could not believe our eyes. She would painstakingly wrap every gift in a different paper, with a fabulous bow and trinket tied to the top. She loved Christmas. In the hustle and bustle I hadn't remembered that, until I heard the blinker on my car.

I had turned off the radio, to have a quite moment in the car by myself. I needed a little sanity break in my car. I put on my blinker to signal a left turn and heard the melodic tune. It brought me right back to being in the car with my Grandmother.

I loved spending time with Grandmommie alone. We would often go off and do things together, like two girlfriends. I always loved the sound of the blinker in her car. It was like a little song. I loved to watch her hands on the steering wheel so delicate and lady like. I would go anywhere with her, just being with her was a treat. I was only too proud to take a trip to a gallery selling her art. Or to see her working on a painting at home in her studio. She was a mystery. loved growing up that close to an artist. It made me love the creative process and respect people with artistic ability. I looked up to her as a big sister, I adored her like a mother, and I respected her as my Grandmother. She was everything to me.

Back in my car, hearing my own blinker I had tears in my eyes as I remembered my Grandmommie. It reminds me to stop and enjoy all the people in my life that inspire me and that I love. Is there someone you are missing this holiday? Tell me about them.

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills- My White Elephant Lunch at Villa Blanca!

My three best girls and I wanted to do a little holiday lunch together to celebrate the holidays (and give us a reason to drink champagne). We decided to make it a White Elephant lunch, where we bring a gift, out it in the center of the table and draw numbers to see who gets to pick first. What makes this better than a Secret Santa, is that you can steal from the person before you! It's hilarious.

After discussion on where we would lunch we picked Villa Blanca. I had seen the restaurant on the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills and was in love with Lisa Vanderpumps floral arrangements, not to mention Giggy her Pomeranian.

So off we went and Villa Blanca did NOT disappoint! The manager, Michael and I became fast friends and he offered us Lisa's personal table! It was fabulous!!

We dined on Spicy tuna on crispy rice (to die for),  Lobster salad, Tomato and Burrata cheese, Pasta with rock shrimp and Pizza!


Here's the burrata and tomato. AMAZING!

And here's how the White Elephant went. Fur scarf was opened. Then cuff bracelet. Cuff bracelet was stolen. Earrings were opened. Then Scarf was stolen, and necklace went to the original opener. Love it!!

Lisa Vanderpump was a gracious host and came to greet us at our table. She is absolutely gorgeous in person and looks fabulous! She was in the highest heels I have ever seen! Then her husband brought over Giggy and we all ooohed and aahhhed. He is too cute!

What are you doing with your girlfriends to celebrate the holidays? Why not plan your own White Elephant lunch!?

Friday Give Away!! The Hip Hostess Aprons!

Ohhhhh....this is a fabulous give away. The Hip Hostess has agreed to give away one of her fabulous aprons!


Look at these gorgeous ones:


The pink one is called Hot Pink Icing and the black one is called Dinner in Paris! Don't you LOVE it!!!

Here's how you are going to WIN!


1) Go to The Hip Hostess and tell me in your comment which is your favorite apron. This is important because unless they have run out you may get exactly what you want! (1 entry)



2) Like The Hip Hostess on Facebook! (another entry!)


3) Follow The Hip Hostess on Twitter!  (another entry!)


4) Like One Fabulous Mom on Facebook! (another entry!)


5) Follow One Fabulous Mom on Twitter! (another entry!)

Good luck!

I'll announce the winner next Thursday, December 16th!

The Mrs Go To Christmas Gift Guide For Gifts Under $30!

It's hard to find fabulous gifts under $50, I even like to find the fabulous ones under $30!! Here's the best of the best of what I am loving and buying!!!

The Monogrammed Burlap Bag- by Orient Expressed- $16 ( Add $8 for monogram)
When's the last time you saw a cute $16 bag. That's right never!

Also from Orient Expressed- Holiday Hand Towels- $5!!! A great hostess gift!!

From Boatman Geller- I looooove these Holiday Melamine plates! Perfect for when the kids break your good china, give them these instead! $26 from So Luxe.

Also from Boatman Geller for So Luxe: Wine Tags!

Great to give to the wine enthusiasts in your family! Give them their own wine tags to hand out or if you are giving wine, perfect for you! $24 for 8!


What are your favorite gifts under $30?

Wordless Wednesday- Christmas Tree Is Up! Purple and Gold!

A Cup Of Christmas Tea

Once again this year bestie Katie and I hosted a table at the Christmas Tea. Last year was a winter woodland theme with sequined owls and such. This year our theme was a Girls Wish List for Christmas. To be honest, it all started with the shoes (and it always does).

My mother had given me these fabulous shoe place card holders in Christmas colors. I have had them for YEARS and never used them! I mentioned them to Katie, but she was already reading my mind about doing a shoe theme. Low and behold other bestie Katie (yes there are two!) had a fabulous un-used red clutch bag. Then our theme started to change. After all, most girls don't just want shoes for Christmas, they want shoes, handbags, and...jewelry!

That's when other bestie JoAnne stepped in by donated fabulous sparkley bangles as the favor.

With our holly plates, bangles tied in a bow inside the tea cups and reindeer centerpiece with his floral collar, I think we out did ourselves!

Thanks to all the besties who made it possible and are my favorite girls to be with!

PS the whole tea is designed around the book "A Cup Of Christmas Tea", a fabulous tale of Christmas so perfect for the times! If you haven't read it pick one up!

Holiday Plotting And Planning!

Every year I have a theme for my tree. Last year I had a pink and green tree in honor of Miss Coco's first Christmas! I also had a flocked tree (my first time!) in the den that I just loved.

This year I have decided on a purple, gold and green theme. Yes, I have a purple Christmas Tree skirt! I also have gold birds nests, purple eggplant an other vegetable ornaments in sequined purple and green. I am very excited about my theme! Of course there will be a few family ornaments on there as well. We are getting the tree this weekend so I will take a picture when it's all done.

The Mr has already hung my green sequined wreath over the mantle. Looks amazing!! Thanks Mr!

What are you doing this year? Do you have a theme? Do you love Holiday Decorating as much as I do?

Wordless Wednesday Palm Beach Edition

One Fabulous Mom Interview With Katie Stern

Katie Mason Stern is a great friend and total go getter. She inspires me so much that I just had to interview her!! Katie became an agent with APA in 1993, where she developed an eye for finding young talent.  She often traveled to film festivals, where she discovered talents such as Hilary Swank, Amy Smart, Jamie Kennedy, Jacinda Barrett, and Rose McGowan.

Currently, Katie can be found as a Talent/Brand manager at Luber Roklin Entertainment, with talented clients such as Kelly Rutherford, Elisabeth Rohm, Ally Walker, Denise Richards, Rosa Blasi, and others. 

 Katie resides in Los Angeles with her family—her husband, her four year-old son Oliver, and a baby girl on the way.  






1. How would you describe yourself?
 

Dynamic, funny - need a sense of humor in this lifetime! Loyal, driven, a good friend, family oriented, styled, well traveled and happy!


2. How do you continue to follow your passions and dreams while being a mom?

I am a better mom, wife and manager because of the balance I am so lucky to have found.  My family gives me the freedom, encouragement and support that I can do anything and never hold me back from a great opportunity.  It is that feeling of total support.


3. How has motherhood changed you?

It took the focus off of ME making me a much more selfless person.  It brought out a nurturing, maternal side immediately the day my son was born.  I am a strong woman but have become a total mush ball with my son Oliver.


4. What do you do for yourself so that you can still be Fabulous?

Laugh everyday, spas, nature walks, a good book and high teas at hotels with friends!

5. What is the best mom advice you’ve ever gotten?

To take that map you had planned out for your child and throw it in the trash!  See where your childs interests lie and help nurture, guide  and support their interests not yours.

6. What are your top five Fabulous must haves?

Love and family, my glass of wine, my assistant, the book The wisdom of Florence Schinn, and anything Chanel and Hermes!


7. Complete this sentence: Being....Makes me One Fabulous Mom.

Being Resilient……makes me One Fabulous Mom.

Thanks Katie!!