Restoration Hardware Dress Makers Form, $699.99
(I love the idea of having one of these at my house, It would come in handy when my mom and I are designing and sewing dresses)
Silver Easel Clock, $78.00, William Sonoma Home
(I can just imagine a sleek silver clock sitting on my nightstand waiting to tell me what time it is.)
Audrey Note Set, $28.00, Sugar Paper
(Perfect for girlie thank you notes to friends, I just adore the scalloped edging)
Gold Label Pink Recipe Box, 96.00, Sugar Paper
(Lovely for keeping treasured family recipes locked up in the kitchen)
Personalized Calling Cards, $250.00, Rifle Paper Co.
(I love that they are hand painted with your very own image…Such a delightfully added touch!)
Paper Embosser with my Initials, $75.00 and up, Jonathan Wright
(I can give plain white paper a personal heading when typing letters)
Steven Alan Boyfriend Pajama Shirt $98.00 and Shorts $38.00
(These cute pajamas are perfect for California nights, So Clever… Matching Pajama Shorts instead of Pants.)
Steven Alan Matching Bra $68.00 and Panty $38.00 Set
Peter Beard 2 Volume Book Set, $100.00, Taschen
(Peter Beard is one of my Favorite Artists.)
A History of the Wife, $11.99, Barnes and Noble
(Perfect for any women who is fascinated with being a WIFE.)
First Edition of “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” by: Julia Child
(I have a passion for learning how to cook anything and everything. I also love collecting first edition books that are favorites of mine.)
Vanity Fairs Proust Questionnaire, $23.99, Amazon.Com
(Every month I look forward to the last page in Vanity Fair to see who they’ve interviewed for the Proust Questionnaire.)
First Edition “Mrs. Beeton’s Household Management” Book by: Isabella Beeton
(Mrs. Beeton was the original Martha Stewart in 1861. Over 1,112 Pages containing a guide to running a Victorian household, with advice on cooking, fashion, child care, husbandry and the management of servants and industrialism.)
The Cosby Show DVD, $19.99, Amazon.Com
(My very favorite show, I’m still missing seasons 5, 6 and 8)
Steve Tyrell Cd’s
(I’ve been dying to hear Steve Tyrell’s Cd’s, His songs in “Father of the Bride” are some of my favorite. His Music would fit right into any WIFE’s Home!)
If you’ve been a WIFE reader since Summer, You’ll notice one of my 4th of July Photos made the cut for Family Holiday Photo. Turns out making my mom stand on the beach in the freezing cold for 30 minutes paid off. Voila… Family Memories to share with all!
– THE WIFE
Merry Christmas
May You Have Caviar Kisses and Champagne Wishes
“THE WIFE”
I worked with my favorite Stationer Jonathan Wright to design these elegant Christmas cards for my friends and family this holiday season. They were printed on a very thick card stock, with my name and address printed on the envelope in matching red script.
I’m Finally back from my travels…. First it was a trip to London, Then if was off to Missouri for Thanksgiving, Boston then Home! Below are a few highlights from the London Portion. Enjoy!
-THE WIFE
First Evening in London, Myself and some old friends from New York all went out on the town in honor of Gerry Butler’s Birthday. Above me posing with newly made friend Simon and his super cool aviator hat.
Old dear friends from New York, Myself, Christian, Nick and a Gentlemen in a Kilt.
The First Wedding I attended was unbelievably amazing. Not only did my Friend Tom Freud do an amazing job planning the glamorous event, But the beautiful Bride and Groom looked so in love in the most enchanting way.
The beautifully draped royal purple Teroni silk from a dress my mom and I designed made for the Wedding.
One of the Ladies Rooms at the wedding had the most elegant and rich gold leaf wall paper, so I couldn’t resist the urge to have a mini photo shoot in my newly made dress.
My Dear friend Martha’s dress fit right in with the Gold decor. To me, her photos resemble an ad for a perfume campaign.
Taryn Cox The Wife
Monday night was a Rihanna Concert at Brixton Academy
Rihanna Preforming “Russian Roulette”
Rihanna and Jay Z preforming “Umbrella”
Dean, Myself and Simon after the Show
Myself posing in my new Topshop floral romper and polka dot tights
I had lunch with friends, Tom and Chloe at Inamo in Soho. A restaurant where you order via touch screen computer at your table. Each time you scan over an item on the digital menu the item appears as a picture on your plate. Once you confirm your food choices, they arrive by waitress shortly after. You can also change the scenery at your place setting, I choose Stars and Cosmos. It was a delight to lunch outside the Box for the afternoon.
My best friend Clemmie an her parents had been left with her 3 nephews and Niece (all under the age of 4), while their parents went for a couples vacation in Vietnam. Of course I volunteered my superb help and babysitter services while I was in town. Photographed above and Below, Clemmie reading Bamba and Wilford their Bedtime Stories.
The Next Day it was off for a chilly and windy walk through Black Heath Park.
Bamba Runs happily like a wild child
I ask Bamba if he’s ready for Lunch while the wind blows in our faces.
Clemmie and Bamba! She’s Such a Good Auntie!
It is a long standing Christmas tradition that Tom and I go ice skating every year since we’ve been friends… So this evening we took to the Natural History Museum for some winter fun with Clemmie in tow. Tom helps me straps my Skates on.
Natural History Museum Ice Skating Rink Ambiance.
Clemmie and Tom Take to the Rink
Clemmie looking like a pure little white snow bunny!
Clemmie and Tom
Clemmie shows off her moves on the Ice!
Tom and I
I’m not sure who had the idea to blind fold tom and lead him around the rink. Haha! All in good fun, He was a good sport.
Clemmie and I
One more Photo before we step off the ice….. I was so proud, I didnt even fall once!
Miss Taryn Cox
Photo Shoot under the massive Christmas Tree
Tom, Clemmie and Myself
After ice skating we went to Dans le Noir, a restarant where you eat in the dark. It was such a fasinating experience. We arrived and ordered before being lead into the dark dinning room by a blind waiter. We all decided on the “Suprise” Menu, so we would have absolutley have no idea what we were eating. Once in the dinning room, you literally could not see anything, not even a hint of light. Once the food arrived, it was a race to see who could find out what food we were consuming. Our guess: a very rare prime rib, fish, mashed potatoes, rice and potato chips. Haha… Turns out we were actually dinning on Osterich, Buffalo, Mashed Potatoes, rice and dried artichoke chips. All in all… it was a very fun adventure, but the food was dissapointing and not very good for an experince that is supposed to highen your senses.
One Evening Clemmie orginzied a Dinner party. Not just any ordinary dinner party, But the location was at a British council house, where an installation artist had simulated a plane crash in his apartment complete with a real plane wing coming through the ceiling!!! So 10 of us all dinned under a plane wing, with wooden planks for a table with hay all over the floor…Haha!! Ohh but the fun didnt stop there, the artist arranged for a proffesor to give mirco presentations during each course served! It was a great thing everyone in our group had a great since of humor and had fun with it.
Clemmie and Thomas converse over wine and Appitezers
Tina, Tania, and Clemmie at Dinner
Once we heard we were allowed to climb on top of the plane wing… It was picture mania!
Peter and Tina Hang on the Plane wing
Tina and Tania take their Turn.
I model my new pale pink tinsle skirt.
Jules and I
Clemmie and I show em how its done and pose on the plane wing.
My last night in the city before hopping on a train to the English countryside. My dear friend Charlie threw me a lovely drinks party at his lengendary bar, Bart’s, in Chelsea. This isn’t any ordinary bar, but an extraordinary bar set up to resemble a 1940’s speak easy complete with a treasure chest of dress up clothes. You even have to ring a bell and know the secret password to enter. So with 25 of our closest friends we all had a wonderfully made cocktail and a good ol’ game of dress up.
The Ambiance of Barts Bar
Of Course I played the angel while posing with a blonde Juan Valdez
Blondes have more Fun!
Max was in town for the weekend and joined us all the way from Lake Como!
Over the weekend it was off to Oxfordshire for friend Silke’s wedding. The ceremony was held in a beautiful old church that was built is 1536.
The adorable page boys walk down the aisle
and the flower girls sprinkle rose petals down the aisle
Congradulations to the newly weds Silke and Hugo!
The Reception was held at their exsiste and stunning countryside home. Photographed above: the table were the guests place cards rested.
The Gorgeous Dinning room, This room was the most enchating and fairy like designed wedding reception. Hanging candles, moss, fall leaves, heavenly scented flowers and Delcious food for guest to feast on. It was a simplely marvelous evening followed by dancing!
THE END
Good Morning Wives!
Sadly I’m leaving town again….It’s Back to London for 2 Weddings and to Celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday! Which means I won’t be Posting While I’m away. I’ll be back around the beginning of December. Enjoy Thanksgiving… and remember every good organized WIFE should already be getting their Christmas Cards prepared and soon start their Christmas or Hanukkah Shopping! – THE WIFE
Restoration Hardware Dress Makers Form, $699.99
Silver Easel Clock, $78.00, William Sonoma Home
Audrey Note Set, $28.00, Sugar Paper
Gold Label Pink Recipe Box, 96.00, Sugar Paper
Personalized Calling Cards, $250.00, Rifle Paper Co.
Paper Embosser with my Initials, $75.00 and up, Jonathan Wright
Steven Alan Boyfriend Pajama Shirt $98.00 and Shorts $38.00
Steven Alan Matching Bra $68.00 and Panty $38.00 Set
Peter Beard 2 Volume Book Set, $100.00, Taschen
A History of the Wife, $11.99, Barnes and Noble
First Edition of “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” by: Julia Child
Vanity Fairs Proust Questionnaire, $23.99, Amazon.Com
First Edition “Mrs. Beeton’s Household Management” Book by: Isabella Beeton
Steve Tyrell Cd’s
