Chilling And Grilling

So looking forward to this long weekend!  I'll be chilling (yes it is

chilly in my part of the world) and

grilling, in the country with my sister. Barbecue is her specialty.

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Here's What You Need For The

Best Barbecue Ever!

The grill gets supersized.

 Invite the whole block

with the Weber® Black Ranch Kettle Charcoal Grill.  It's on

Sale with Free Shipping at

Amazon

Himalayan Salt Plates.

Great for the grill or oven, they

infuse a depth of flavor. Sure to get a thumbs up for presentation!

Sur La Table

Sitting pretty. Seek shade in style with Droog Design's - Parasol shadylace by Chris Kabel. 

Unica Home

The Cook Pack from Quirky.
Sliding skewers keep food
secure while grilling. Cool.
Fab

Fatboy's Headdemock. The ultimate in chillaxing. Big enough for the

whole family! Many colors available.

Burke Decor

Save 20% with Code: Memorial

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Tasty twists on a Summer staple.

Enjoy these five recipes for

Lemonade.

Glitter Guide

Ban banal barbecue gear.

MacKenzie-Childs creates delicious

metal dinnerware and cotton linens.

Find these and more at 

Neiman Marcus

Chipotle-Molasses Barbecue Sauce

Change up your sauce with this

unique but delicious sauce. Love

this smokey sauce!

Martha Stewart

The grill master's BFF: Combo Probe Thermometer, Timer and Clock. What a handy gadget! Read all about it at

QVC

Oh for a patio! I can't do this

31 floors up, but I would if I could.

Tillary's Outdoor Modular Seating

is the ultimate for chilling!

West Elm

What's better than pizza? Grilled pizza!  Get the "how to" here

Simply Recipes

If you ever dined on the patio

at NYC's Tavern on The Green,

you'll remember the dozens of

pretty lanterns hanging from the trees. They were magical! Now

you can make your own magic

with these nostalgic lanterns.

Wrapables

Honeycomb: It's all the buzz!

Those bees. They sure are busy,

and their job is never done.  Have

you noticed? The world of fashion and design has been stung with a

love of honeycomb.  See the trend:

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House Hotel in Istanbul.

Fabulous honeycomb repeat 

from floor to ceiling.

(Image via Architectural Digest)

The Poula console, part of designer William Yeoward’s nine-piece Hall collection. Details here

(Image via NY Mag)

 Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen House of Fashion, was busy as a bee with her haute honeycomb inspired fashions for Spring 2013.  See the show.

Shop the collection at Nordstrom's

McQueen's Medium Heroine Lasercut Honeycomb Satchel Bag is a well suited design.

Bergdorf Goodman

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Nate Burkus designs this unique

kitchen with honeycomb painted

wood floors.

Blackhoney.mgx curved bowl by Arik Levy for Materialise.

Unica Home

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That ceiling!

The domed main salon that designer Bill Willis designed for Dar Zuylen, Marie-Hélène, and Guy de Rothschild’s castlelike residence in Marrakesh. More here

A slice of honey by Shameless

Jewelry. Max and Chloe

These walls are talking! The sleek and chic wall decor is actually decals. A fast and easy way to spruce up your space.

Layla Grayce

Roberta Roller Rabbit's classic

kurta in honeycomb.

Piperlime

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Karastan's new Panache line
really pops with energetic patterns Center stage and pictured above, "Honey Queen." 
   See the collection here or
shop Karastan at Macy's

(Image Via Honestly Yum)

Since it's "thirsty Thursday," 

 I'll say Cheers with a Bees Knees

Cocktail. Get the recipe here

Modern Manners: How To be A Good Houseguest

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Many of us will be traveling

for Memorial Day weekend. 

Some of you will be at haute

hotels, and others at haute

homes of friends and family.

I'm going to the country. 

Here: helpful hints that will 

get you asked back 

again and again.

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Arrive promptly and with

style. Diane Von Fustenberg's

Kian Luggage is a great choice.

It's light, cheerful, stylish and

now on sale at.

Zappos Couture

Come prepared. Joy Mangano's

Go Mini Little Steamer will

become your fave travel companion.

HSN

New customers get 15% off on your first purchase with Coupon 15SPRING13!

Do your hosts have children?

If so, you simply must bring

something for the kiddies.

Dwell's Wooden Toys, like this

memory game, are a fun and

quality gift. Easy to pack, too.

Dwell Studio 

Memorial Day Sale! 20% off everything including sale.

If your hosts have a pet, 

make fast friends with Fido.

Bring a gift and you are guaranteed

a future invite. Find lots of toys at

Muttropolis

Keep It Covered.  Be mindful how

you dress for breakfast. You are

not in the privacy of your own home.  Bring your best sleep

and loungewear. Natori has a

chic and colorful collection.

Natori

(Image Via Carolyne Roehm)

We've covered the kids and the pets. But what to bring your hosts?

For Pool Owners. They can

never have enough Beach Towels.

The Cabana Stripe towels are 

a bright and classic choice.

Dwell Studio

Chances are you will share a

cocktail or two during your stay.

Sweet and Savory Cocktail Peanuts will keep the conversation going.

Barneys NY

Hosting helpers. I love these

colorful Lacquered Trays.

They are less than $25.

West Elm

And perhaps the most important

tip of all....write a thank you note!

Connor's Monogram Blank Notes

are beyond tasteful. Leave it on

your pillow or send after your visit.

Barney's NY

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Sleep, Stay, Be A Good Guest

The Chic Cover Up

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It's officially swimsuit season. Some of you

are stressing over a new suit. Don't sweat it.

More important than the suit, is the essential

chic cover-up. It's as necessary as SPF and

a good pair of sunglasses. Shop my edit of 

ten terrific toppers now.

Roberta Roller Rabbit Pareo Sarong.

Now on Sale at

Piperlime

Crisp and cool, the Walsh Caftan by Lemlem

reminds me of sorbet. Very pretty.

Les Nouvelles

20% off Full Priced Collections and 10% off Sale Items. Codes:  SPF20 and SPF10

Ends at Midnight, May 27th.

This tunic by Tory Burch is really cute.  

The ribbon embroidery is lovely.

Shop Bop

Show off a sunkissed shoulder in Vitamin A's 

chic crinkled silk cover up.

Nordstrom

 Melissa Odabash designs a stylish

seaside look in pretty pastels.

Style Bop

If you don't mind a see-thru look.

This crocheted cover up is  

sophisticated at a good price.

Boston Proper

My perfect cover up! This lofty

little dress has a stretchy neckline

that can be raised or lowered.

Also in black at

Free People

From La Perla Studio.  The Hampton's

Swim Poncho is a good look with great

lines. It can also do double duty as a top.

Lord and Taylor

If you just need to cover to avoid sun poisoning

or a sunburn, Tory Burch's Rashgaurd is fab!

Bloomingdales 

Gottex makes a great suit and The Riley also

has a matching Pareo.  What a stunning 

look.  Pair the pareo with your own black suit.

Saks