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WIFE Interview with Monica Rosenthal

February 25th, 2010 — Interviews

I’ve been fortunate and lucky enough to work part time with the Rosenthal Family for the last 2 years as their Domestic Assistant and Organizer.  I help Monica with everything from organizing charming dinner parties, to helping with the kids, to all their personal shopping and styling.  You probably recognize Monica from the hit TV show “Everybody Loves Raymond,” she is loveliest of wives and an ever giving philanthropist. I sat down with the mother of 2 to find out what has made her 20 year marriage last ( Husband is Phil Rosenthal, Creator and Writer of Everybody loves Raymond) , and why she can’t live without  “Funny” in her life and would prefer a gin martini at the end of everyday. -THE WIFE

Name?

MONICA HORAN ROSENTHAL


Where Do you Live?

LOS ANGELES, CA


Occupation?

HOMEMAKER, PHILANTHROPIST, ACTRESS


How Many Kids Do you Have?

TWO, NOT INCLUDING MY HUSBAND


How Long Have You Been Married?

20 YEARS ON APRIL 22, 2010


Favorite Qualities in your husband?

HUMOR, INTELLIGENCE, GENEROSITY


What did you learn from your marriage that would be good advice to pass on to Others?

MARRIAGE IS A WAY OF LIFE.  IT’S BEST IF YOU TAKE THE TIME TO FIGURE OUT WHO YOU ARE & WHAT (and who!) YOU LOVE, AND TO BE AWARE OF WHAT MOTIVATES YOU. YOU MARRY BECAUSE YOU FALL IN LOVE. YOU STAY MARRIED, BECAUSE YOU BOTH WORK AT BEING THE BEST YOU CAN BE AND WANT TO HELP THE OTHER PERSON TO DO THE SAME….WHILE MANAGING KIDS, YOUR FAMILIES, A HOUSEHOLD AND YOUR RESPECTIVE DREAMS (THE ONES THAT COME TRUE, THE ONES THAT DON’T, AND THE ONES THAT COME UP AS A RESULT OF WHAT HAPPENS EITHER WAY).

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WIFE Interview with: Chloe Lee Evans

November 12th, 2009 — Interviews

Chloe, Violet and Jonny

I meet my dear friend Chloe about 3 years ago at The Spotted Pig in New York by sheer coincidence. We were all smothered together in a tiny room upstairs, when we happened to be seated next too one another. We struck up a friendly conversation that lead to shopping sprees in Topshop, Lunches at Roka, too many Spa Sessions to Count and well.. The rest is history ( At the time I was living in London). Ever since I’ve know her, she has been one of my most stylish friends. Even when Violet was an infant she was the only mom I knew that rocked Christian Louboutin shoes and Stella McCartney Tops will breast feeding! Tres Chic! Chloe is one of my favorite friends to spoil… Probably because she is the most beautifully sweet, calm, selfless and thoughtful friends any girl could ask for! Not only is she all those very wonderful things, but is always gracious enough to extend their very cozy guest room to me every time I’m in town. She’s also an amazing mother and soon to be Bride. Chloe will be walking down the aisle in the next week to marry her lovely fiance, Coldplay Guitarist, Jonny Buckland. Lucky Girl! So I will be traveling across the pond to celebrate this joyous occasion with the Happily ever after couple. I interviewed Chloe to find out why she cant live without her iPhone, How the Brazilian blow out makes her life easy, and why her heart belongs to Jamaica!
– THE WIFE

1. Name

Chloe Lee-Evans (soon to be Buckland!)


2. Where do you live?

Hampstead, London. Sometimes the East Village in New York


3. How Many Kids do you have?

One – my gorgeous little Violet, aged almost two.


4. How many Kids do you want?

Probably three? We’ll see as we go!


5. Did you have a moment when you realized you had turned into your mother? What was it?

In a shoe shop, buying shoes for my daughter. The shop assistant asked what style she’d like and I replied ‘I don’t mind what they look like, as long as they fit well!’ That’s exactly what my mother would have said. She was adamant we wore ‘sensible’ shoes when we were little!


6. Favorite Family Tradition

Waking up early on Christmas morning to open our stockings together. Everyone in my family has one with his or her name embroidered on it. My grandmother made mine when I was born, and then one for Violet. I made one for my fiancé.

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THE WIFE Interviews with Corto Moltedo

October 21st, 2009 — Interviews


I had the fortunate fate to meet Corto last February in Paris during Fashion Week. After becoming friends, he was so kind and gracious to extend an invitation to me this past summer to come to Florence. Besides being a great friend to me, Corto is a Magnificent handbag designer. Through knowing Corto I have had the opportunity to fall in love with his handbags up close and personal. I have to say first hand they are the most well made, unique and fun bags to carry. No detail does Corto miss…. From the Label, to the Zippers, to the Stitching, to the Leather! They are worth every penny spent! My personal favorite is the Classic Blue Sailing Shopper Tote. Corto Moltedo Bags are available at his Shop in Paris or Blue and Cream in New York. I sat down with Corto at Joan’s on Third to ask him about his bags, Life and Love!

1. Name: Corto Moltedo


2. Occupation: Creative Director of Corto Moltedo Hand Bags and Travel Bags


3. Place of Residence: Italy


4. Tell me about your bags and why they would be a great investment in a wife’s wardrobe: Corto Moltedo Bags have a fashion edge and they’re design will last a lifetime. The bags are very classic, unique and have limited distribution. Because of the recession people are returning back to value, Its worth what you pay for it. They are made in Italy by Italians using the finest materials. They can give the Wife and edge amongst her friends.


5. What day bag would you suggest for a wife and mother: The Priscilla Bag. It’s a light purse with lots of pockets to keep you organized. And bonus, its a shoulder bag.


6. What evening bag would you suggest for a night out with her husband: Susan Hard Clutch.


7. Who is a great wife style icon: Priscilla Presley


8. What is your style Uniform: This year I’m wearing Grey Jeans, Patch Work Shirts, and Minnetonka Shoes.


9. Favorite Men’s store for Husbands: Men should save it if there Wives are going to spend it!


10. Favorite Men’s Label for Husbands: Tailor Made


11. What is your Ideal Vision of Marriage: A phase of Life, a Challenge, a Moment to Cherish Death do us Part


12. What is your Ideal women? What kind of Wife do you want? Smiley, Happy, Tender and Independent


13. What should women know about men that they don’t: Men are like women, They can’t be changed.


14. What is you Advice for a Women who does want to get married: Don’t think to hard about and don’t be too picky. Pick Your Bags not your Men.


15. What is Your Most Treasured Possession? My independence.


16. What is your Favorite Discovery: Love.


17. What is your Favorite Room in Your Home: My Terrace, it has an incredible Sunset View.


18. What is your favorite Neighborhood Restaurant: Troia, Florence


19. What is your Favorite Hotel? Hotel Belles Rives, South of France



Fill in the blank


Sexy is Red


Dress for Sunday


Sunday Morning Wardrobe is a Suit


The Perfect Marriage is on a Greek Island


My Perfect Wife is all my Ex Girlfriends


I know How to Cook Very Well


Etiquette is Underrated







Corto Moltedo Shop
Jardins du Palais Royal
Galerie de Valois – Colonnes 146 – 148
Paris, France 75001
+33 49 27 97 91

Modeling the latest Corto bag while running an Errand with Corto at the post office! And it’s pink my Favorite Color!

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Mom to Inspire

October 30th, 2008 — Advice, Interviews, Wives




My mom has always been my best friend, not counting my “know it all” Teen years of course. She is a women who inspires, it’s obvious to me why she is Influential to those friends and family around her. Her patience is prevailing, Her knowledge astounding, and she has the answer to every inquisitive question my mind conjures up. She’s taught me all I know, with the exception to fashion, but her style does get better with age (thanks to me). She is a selfless parent, Always putting up with my random antics and adventures, whether I’m dragging her to pick apples on a farm, cooking the most difficult reciepe I can find, or Shooting lessons on a Gun Range. Not to mention an advocate for her charity work on the board of trustees for the Literacy Program at the Huntington Beach Library. My mother is a women who empowers and is always encouraging with loving advice.

My Cup Runneth Over…. My Mother instills Kindess and has embraced Motherhood to it’s fullest, and I only hope I can take her life lessons and wisdom on my journey throughout life.


Name –
Ms. Dionne Cox

Nick Name –
Super Mama Jama

Where Do you Live?
Newport Beach, Ca

How long have you been a Mother?
25 years

How Many Children Do you Have?
1 Daughter

What pets do you have?
A Dog named Howard

Moment you realized you turned into your mother?
Disciplining my Daughter

What is the one thing you wish you would have known before becoming a parent?
It Never ends

Which Television mom do you relate to the most?
Sally Fields From “Brothers and Sisters”

What advice would you give to someone about to have a baby?
Are you sure?

How long were You Married?
15 years

What did you learn from your marriage?
Think long and hard before doing it again.

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