Fago Family Featured in Jupiter Magazine

Add a Little Sparkle to your New Year

New Year’s is right around the corner, but there is still time to add some fun sparkle to your holiday. Check out these cute Sparklettes from catbird NYC and these sparkle sticks I saw on the Cupcakes and Cashmere blog that are perfect to add a little fun to your festive champagne flutes.

Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy Grand Opening Party Pics on PalmBeachIllustrated.com

For more information about the Virginia Philip Wine Shop and Academy, visit www.virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com

Just Ask Boo "Spiders" Recipe

I came across this “spiders” recipe on Just Ask Boo and immediately had to make it. Salty and sweet heaven. Try them for yourself! See the recipe below from Just Ask Boo.

Spiders Recipe
Ingredients:

• 2 bags of butterscotch morsels (Publix makes them, so does nestle)
• One can of salted cocktail peanuts
• One can of Chinese chow mein noodles - not the tall can, the med size one

Instructions:

• If you don't have a double boiler, put about 6 inches of water in a pan, and put a pyrex bowl or pie dish over it. Leave an inch or 2 between the water and the pyrex dish. (If you do have a double boiler, this is even easier.)
• Boil the water on the stove, which will melt the morsels in the pyrex.
• Once you boil the water, you can turn the heat down a bit. Not bubbling but still hot.
• Stir the morsels so there are no more lumps. Should be smooth.
• Mix in the peanuts.
• Once it's all mixed, add the noodles. Gently fold them in so you don't break them.
• Use a rubber spatula or spoon or your hand (everyone does it their own way) to form the little spiders, about 1/3 - π the size of your fist, and put them on wax paper on a cookie sheet.
• Let them cool in the fridge over night.

Pioneer Linens Featured in Palm Beach Illustrated

For more information about Pioneer Linens visit www.pioneerlinens.com

Virginia Philip Wine Shop and Academy Featured on The Party Dress

Virginia Philip Wine Shop and Academy DIY wine cork decoration was featured on the Party Dress Blog. Click here to view the do-it-yourself steps.

Jimmy Choo event in support of Junior Achievement - Event Recap

Jimmy Choo & Elizabeth Fago, Tiffany Cloutier and Patricia Reybold hosted the exclusive launch of the Cruise 2012 Collection featuring Choo 24:7 and Icons, supporting Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Jimmy Choo, 244 Worth Avenue. Guests enjoyed light bites and cocktails as they met the “Watch a Rising Star Finalists” and shopped the new collection. A portion of the event proceeds with benefit Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches.

Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast (JA) is dedicated to educating young people about business, economics, and personal finances. JA programs are taught by volunteers in the classroom and after school in over 120 schools and organizations throughout Palm Beach, Martin, Hendry, and St. Lucie counties. JA's classroom volunteers come from all walks of life and include business people, college students, parents, and retirees. These dedicated individuals are the backbone of the organization.

Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy Featured on CBS 12 News

Click here to view the TV clip.

About Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy Master Sommelier of The Breakers, Palm Beach, Virginia Philip recently opened her first namesake Wine Shop and Academy, located on the corner of Banyan and Narcissus in West Palm Beach.

At nearly 1,800 square feet, and with 450 personally selected offerings spanning regions all over the globe priced as low as $10.99, the shop brings Philip's extensive and encompassing experience to the heart of West Palm Beach. The shop offers wine classes tailored for individuals and groups utilizing Philip's extensive experience, cellar management, sommelier services, and wine and beer retail.

For more information visit www.virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com

My Winter White entertaining inspiration on Pinterest

With Christmas right about the corner I thought I would post some inspiration for Winter White entertaining from my new obsession, Pinterest.

Vicky Tiel “It’s All About the Dress” Book Signing Event

More than 75 people came out for the private book signing event with Vicky Tiel, the celebrity designer who designed Elizabeth Taylor’s caftan dresses, the red dress worn by Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman and many more. Her book “It’s All About the Dress: what I learned in forty years about men, women, sex and fashion” was a huge hit with the guests. On display was one of Elizabeth Taylor’s dresses, the red dress from Pretty Woman, Jamie’s wedding dress, the August bride that Vicky designed and a few others. Host Elizabeth Fago loaned me one of Vicky’s dresses to wear too! Classic Bookshop from Palm Beach provided the books and Vicky drew a sketch of a woman in one of her dresses in each book as well as signed them. Vicky also has a few of her celebrity friends’ recipes throughout the book so we served Sophia Loren’s Pasta along with some other light bites. If you would like to purchase her book it is available at Classic Bookshop in Palm Beach, amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. You can also catch Vicky on HSN April 19 selling Elizabeth Taylor’s signature caftan look, her book, dress line and perfume.

Cocktail Culture at the Norton Museum Tomorrow Night

Annie Falk, Gala Chair and the Board of Trustees of the Norton Museum of Art request the pleasure of your company at the Cocktail Culture event on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 6-8 PM. Contact Rebecca Levine, (561) 823-5196 x 1121 or leviner@norton.org for tickets and more information.

Jimmy Choo Event to Benefit Junior Achievement

Jimmy Choo & Elizabeth Fago, Tiffany Cloutier and Patricia Reybold invite you to the exclusive launch of the Cruise 2012 Collection featuring Choo 24:7 and Icons, supporting Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 3-5 p.m. at Jimmy Choo, 244 Worth Avenue. RSVP to George.lydon@jimmychoo.com or 561-655-3635. A portion of the event proceeds with benefit Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches.

Give the Gift of Wine! Holiday Wine Boxes from the Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy

The Breakers' Master Sommelier Virginia Philip, who recently opened the Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy in Downtown West Palm Beach, is offering holiday wine boxes for holiday gifts from $59.99-$114.99.

The "Big Red Box" for $59.99 is for the big, bold red wine lovers with one Zinfandel and one petite Syrah and personalized tasting notes by Virginia boxed in a carry tote with a ribbon.

The "4 Pack Wine Holiday Box" for $99.99 includes two of each, indulgent white and red wines, a Virginia Philip corkscrew and personalized tasting notes by Virginia boxed in a carry tote with ribbon.

The "Holiday Box" for $114.99 includes six hand selected bottles by Master Sommelier Virginia Philip – a bottle of bubbles, two red wines, two white wines and a port/dessert wine with personalized tasting notes boxed in a carry tote with ribbon.

Concierge Couture Great Gift Ideas

Check out my sister’s blog Concierge Couture for great gift ideas. This week she has featured the Couture Collection gift guides. Happy Shopping.