"So Much More Than A Bag" Classic!

Click here to see the classic "so much more than a bag" scene from the movie, "Love Actually." Just click and you'll see. A holiday can't miss!
"Oh this isn't a bag sir.."

"Really?"
"This is so much MORE than a bag."

Where Did You Celebrate 2011?

Festive fireworks over the Burj Al Arab, Dubai - the "Sail" - usher in 2011. Where did you celebrate this new year?

Happy Father's Day!

Hey Couch Potato!

Don't be a couch potato. Get out and enjoy the long, holiday weekend.

Happy Easter

How Did You Welcome 2010?

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year...wherever you happen to be!

Love Actually Classic "So Much More Than A Bag"

This is for all Christmas shoppers. The best Christmas movie is "Love Actually" and the jewelry shopping scene, well, classic! A definite "must see" and lol.

Happy Thanksgiving

Take time and enjoy the nature around you...Happy Thanksgiving.

Ready, set, let's think...shopping deals and steals. For the best holiday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts, go to slightly north of worth...avenue deals & steals apparel.

Kicking Off London's Christmas Season

London's Christmas season has officially kicked off with Oxford and Regent's Street - great shopping - in a joint Christmas lights venture. This year's theme - Disney's "A Christmas Carol". The switch on ceremony took place yesterday, Tuesday 3 November and will remain lit until 5 January. Click here for a full calendar of holiday happenings.London is a fabulous Christmas destination and Harrods an uber boudica shopping pick. Check out the 2009 Christmas Bear collection. This is Maxwell, Harrods's 2009 official bear. Classic!

Regent Street all dressed up for the holidays!

Happy Labor Day Weekend

Hope everyone enjoys the Labor Day holiday. One of my favorites places for serious r&r...Gran Hotel Son Net in Mallorca. Click here to take advantage of their luxe specials.

For more uber luxe travel, go to slightly north of worth...avenue travel deal and steals.

Happy 4th Of July!

Don't you love these walls! Far from the beaten path, some Irish eye candy from a meandering pre UK U2 concert tour. Upcoming tour dates - Dublin's Croke Park 24 - 27 July, London's Wembley Stadium 14 - 15 August, Glasgow's Hampden Park 18 August. BTW, that just happens to be my birthday...hint, hint!

For fabulous, exotic and affordable travel offers, go to slightly north of worth...avenue travel deals & steals.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Enjoy Memorial Day

Relax and enjoy the holiday...please, may I have another!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day. Today is for lounging...peel me a grape!

Irish Eyes

Thru Mr. snow's eyes...Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Emerald Isle. We'll have a Guinness for ya'll!

Happy 2009 Bring It On!

Happy New Year!

St Moritz has the best of everything...

Great outdoor beauty and sport.

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Badrutt's Grand Hall.

Splurging at Le Restaurant is the the epitome of elegance and offers classic French cuisine.

It's our last day here (big sigh)...heading back to the states on Friday and getting ready to fly to Dubai. St. Moritz has fab stores and shopping but Mr. snow says we are traveling light to Dubai with one suitcase each. Hmm...that's positive thinking. It will be a challenge but without the need to pack bulky sweaters and coats for cold weather (ok, maybe something in case we take side trips to colder climes), I think I can do it. Besides, its not as if Dubai is lacking stores or malls. Good grief, it's the shopping mecca of the universe. I'll be the one looking for the sales and great discounts! Think they have coupons?

Until next time...

Seasons Greetings

Seasons Greetings to all. Here is some eye candy from Badrutts Palace, St. Moritz. I could get used to this!

Time passes quickly and it won't be long before we head back to the states. Then, we will leave for Dubai to begin our new adventure. Stay tuned!

Until next time...

So Much More Than A Bag!

Enjoy the jewelry buying scene from "Love Actually." Ah, Mr. Bean...I'd love to know where to get service like this.

Until next time...

Preppy Stocking Stuffers

Lilly Pulitzer has great accessories for "must have" stocking stuffers.
Lilly polos are versatile and can be worn year round.

Vineyard Vines has great Christmas gift ideas and free 2 day shipping for guaranteed delivery by 24 December.

You still have time to get a Stephen Bonanno gift certificate...your recipient can order whatever they want. My mother in law loved the one we gave her as a birthday present and will enjoy her sandals for many years.

Until next time...

Adopt A Critter, Don't Shop For One

Here's great idea from In Defense of Animals...adopt a pet instead of shopping for one at a pet store. All of uber boudica's critters were feral, abandoned, abused or deemed "not desirable" in some way. And, yes, the critters are traveling with us during our adventure! They are the most amazing creatures and I can't imaging my life without them.

The 1st Annual Nationwide “Adopt, Don’t Shop!” Day is Saturday, 20 December. Make plans to act for companion animals on this day. The Saturday before Christmas is the biggest puppy-buying day of the year. This year, In Defense of Animals is teaming up with activists in dozens of cities around the country to educate the public about the horrors of pet factories (puppy mills) and encourage people to adopt a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue group instead of buying one from a pet store.

Before adopting any pet, remember the responsibility of a furry family addition and the fact that they will not remain that small cute puppy or kitten forever. I have to say that our uber yorkie bucks the norm and remains forever "puppy like" in both appearance and behavior.They will give you a lifetime of joy but they are at your mercy so always show them the respect they deserve.

Until next time...