My fabulous friend Faye sent me a "linen keeper" for my birthday recently. I had never heard of such thing, and was pleasantly surprised to receive it. Although I have evolved past my Martha Stewart phase, I can totally appreciate having this useful item to help organize and safely store some of the beautiful linens that I inherited. Check it out at www.queenannesplace.com
...I has an opportunity last week to revisit a favorite restaurant, Andaluca, located in the Mayflower Hotel near Westlake Center. It had been a few years since I had been there, and I was glad to see that the interior was just as warm and cozy as ever, the service exceptional and the food an innovative mix of Mediterranean with a Spanish flair. They are participating in the Dine Around Seattle ...
I visited the Taberna del Alabardero twice recently and it was a wonderful dining experience both times! My first visit was lunch, where I shared the paella with friends. Our waiter was Juan, whose service was both friendly and professional. When he learned that my birthday was being celebrated, he brought out tiny pastries with the plate adorned in caramel sauce script spelling out Happy Bir ...