(Chelsea’s fun tights)
New Years Eve… Normally I’m not a fan. But to ring in a new decade I put on a party dress and headed to best friend Chelsea’s home for a circus themed soiree to await the stroke of midnight! And like any gracious guest I brought my hostess a bottle of Krug champagne for all to enjoy! Here are some photos from my evening. – THE WIFE
Many of the over 200 balloons I helped Chelsea blow up the day before.
Paul and Michael fix each others bow ties.
Gathered Friends
John stares down “Father Time”
Chelsea and I
Then the red clown noses were introduced, John put one on and enjoyed his goodie box.
Paul puts on the red nose.
And thus a photo shoot began…. I grabbed a fun playful hat.
John and I play the role of sad clowns.
Me in my Rodarte for Target lace dress!
Michael’s turn as sad clown
Chelsea in her fabulous gold party dress, plays gracious hostess and pours her guests champagne.
John and Guests.
More new friends…
Michael pulls the cheesy artichoke dip out of the oven.
Lady and Paul make cocktails.
Cheese! Michael, Chelsea and Paul
Chelsea pops another bottle of champagne.
My favorite preferred drink, Martinelli’s!
Yummy! Sparkling apple cider!
Chelsea enjoys talking to guests.
John breaks out the 2010 sunglasses and starts the count down!
John and I
2010!!!
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1……
(Myself and Chelsea arrive and must have a photo with the balloons, but its just the begining of many)
I’ve always been an devoted and loyal Mulberry consumer… To date I own 4 Mulberry purses, 2 wallets and an entire set of travel luggage, and that’s not mentioning their clothing. So naturally I was delighted when an invitation turned up for their Winter dinner. On my door step arrived 2 lavender and pink Balloons attached to a cotton candy pink envelope with my name in dazzling writing. Already I was thrilled for such a festive and girlie evening. So on December 9th I travelled to the Chateau Marmont with my new Mulberry bag and best friend, Chelsea. The evening was hosted by Mulberry’s new creative director, Emma Hill and included all things girlie and pastel: Balloons, Bows, Candy Jars filled with sugary confections and an impromptu dance party to end the evening. Below are a few of my favorite photos. – THE WIFE
Chelsea and I
Chelsea and I play around with the Fuji Instamatic Camera. So much fun, I must get one of these Cameras.
Stylist Lauri and Vanessa Lunt from Mulberry
Stylist Cher Coulter and I play in the hundreds of ballons.
Chelsea, Mulberry’s Creative Director Emma Hill and I
Chelsea getting carried away.
Up Up and Away Miss Taryn
Dinner Ambiance
Emma Hill, the creative director of Mulberry, says she was watching The Virgin Suicides while designing the spring collection, and with all the seventies prints and nursery colors that make up the film, it’s easy to see her inspiration translated to her latest offering of clothes and accessories. On Monday night, she took those cinematic cues to the next (and decidedly more optimistic) level with a night of girlish pop, candy, and balloons at the Chateau Marmont. But despite the springtime feel inside, outside was an icy downpour, and while the wintry weather might have made the Brits feel at home, the Los Angelenos were quite relieved when the party was moved into Bungalow 1, complete with a roaring fire.
This was Hill’s first official trip to L.A. in her new role for the brand, andLiberty Ross and Laury Smith (both in black leather pants) welcomed the designer to town along with other guests like Kate Bosworth, Lily Collins, Gia Coppola, and, of course, a Mulberry-raincoat-clad French bulldog named Archie that made the rounds after dinner.
Another highlight was the Fuji cameras that served, along with pastel bouquets of flowers, as the table centerpieces. Their white design made for a chic accessory, and as the night went on, everybody tried their hand at a little amateur photography. Late-night party crashers Orlando Bloom andAlexander Skarsgard arrived after dinner to pose for Kate Bosworth, whileDJ DAniel L’amour created the perfect sound track for the festive scene.
But the proof is definitely in the pictures below.
—Lawren Howell/Vogue
Candy jars filled with pink and pastel candy make up the center pieces and fun hand stamped places cards.
Everyone received these darling Mulberry bow bracelets to take home.
Myself and Liberty Ross
Kate snaps some Photos
Myself and Cher as she Cheers to the Camera
Cher and I kick off a little disco dancing party
Miss Vanessa Lunt and I
Doing what I do best… Posing for another picture.
Gia Coppola and Natalie Love with their Dates
Chelsea and I …one more picture before heading home
Miss Taryn Cox
Krug Tasting
A few years ago on a marvelous trip to magical Paris, a few friends and I were lucky enough to be whisked away to Champagne France. While there we had a private tour of the Krug home and vineyards. Upon arrival we were taken on a tour of the cellars that house the grand oak casks containing the fermenting champagne. It is here I found out what sets Krug apart from the rest… Their standard time for fermentation is 6 years or longer. While other champagne companies only dedicate 2 years to their process. We traveled upstairs to the tasting room to samples of Krug’s Grand Cuvee, Rose and Vintage 1996 (My Favorite). For Lunch it was off to Chateau Les Crayeres for a decadent 5 course lunch at Le Parc. After lunch we were chauffeured to Krug’s vineyard Clos de Mesnil for a brisk walk around the vineyard on a cold winters day.
Krug Cellar
Myself holding a bottle of Krug Champagne in Clos de Mesnil vineyard
Alex pours Marcus a glass of champagne to toast cheers with.
Upon arriving to Boston to visit my dear friend, Mikey at Harvard, I was whisked off to The Spee. A Harvard finals club that JFK used to be a member of. In photograph above, I pose with Spee mascot, Bess, the bear.
After my private tour of The Spee, it was onto dinner at Chez Henri and then to see the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra preform. They played magnificently.
The next day Mikey, Alex and I took a mini road trip up to Cape Ann for an indulgent lobster lunch.
Alex and I joke around.
Friends gorgeous home with stunning quarry at the back of the house.
Martin, Myself and Alex try to enjoy the rainy Fall weather.
Alex and Mikey outside the Harvard/Fogg Art Museum.
I was so thrilled it was cold enough to wear my Burberry trench, as I don’t get much use out of it in California.
Mikey and I outside girl’s final club, The Bee, After brunch at Grafton Street.
Majestic Fall leaves
Don’t worry Wives! Before you start to think I’m and NRA, gun toting, Republican… Get those scary thoughts out of your pretty little head. I wasn’t shooting anything with a heart beat, but innocent clay pigeons. Not that my shot was anywhere near hitting an actual target.
While in Missouri, My best friend, Josh and his guy friends kidnapped me and took me shotgun shooting. Probably the most frightening thing I’ve ever done and not likely to be a routine activity. But I was treated to a Sonic ice cream treat afterwards.
Josh tosses clay pigeons into the air for targets.
Shot gun shells
As you can tell from the look on my face, I’m not to sure I want to go through with this.
Don’t worry ladies…. The safety is on!!! And no one is in danger!
Josh’s aims and shots.
My family spent Thanksgiving with family friends, The Evan’s. Judy Evans is a huge inspiration in my life, as she is the perfect wife and does it with grace and ease. I love spending time in their home, all I do is observe and take notes, hoping Judy’s wisdom will rub off on me.
Judy’s gorgeous Ruffoni hammered stainless steel saucepans.
Joe and Judy Prepare Thanksgiving dinner.
Josh plays my kitchen assistant while I cook my legendary and traditional macaroni and cheese.
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