Luxury Experience

The Southern Vermont Arts Center (SVAC) in Manchester, Vermont is a true treasure for art lovers.  We visited SVAC in the Summer and were delighted with all we saw and experienced there. Open year-round and perfect in any weather, our experience began long before we entered the doors of the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum and the Yester House to see their exhibitions, as we drove up the long drive and saw the spectacular large-scale whimsical sculptures positioned in the…

Drinking Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fume Le Tronsec 2022 from France is like sipping wine tradition and history, as Domaines Jospeh Mellot has been producing high quality wines for over 500 years! Founded in 1513, the marque continues its tradition of excellence with Catherine Corbeau-Mellot at the helm. We found this white wine from the Loire Valley to be delicious sipped on its own or paired with a variety of food. We paired it with our recipe, Luxury Experience – Coquilles St.…

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, and as such there is much to do from historic to contemporary offerings. Founded in 1635, Hartford is one of the oldest cities in the United States. While we spent a perfect day exploring some of its many cultural, cocktail, and culinary offerings in this charming city, you can easily spend a weekend or longer as there is always something fabulous happening in Hartford, Connecticut, where their slogan is “No mo’ fomo (No more…

Samuel Clemens Langhorne better known by his pen name, Mark Twain, was a beloved American writer, author, humorist, essayist, and lecturer. Born in 1835, in Florida, Missouri, his intrepid spirit would take him across the United States and around the world, including living in Hartford, Connecticut. Taking a tour of the Mark Twain house and the museum in Hartford, Connecticut was like taking a step back in time. The stunning 11,500 square foot house built in 1874 has 25 rooms…

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, affectionately known as “The Wadsworth” is a dream of an art museum with its diverse collection. If you love all types of art, this museum should be on your “must visit” list. Founded in 1842, it holds the distinction of being the oldest, continuously operating public art museum in the United States. The Museum is a treasure trove for art lovers. From classical to contemporary art, from its “On View Now”…

Creative cocktails and cuisine are the buzz at the stunning Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour, which opened at 54 Pratt Street in the Historic section of Hartford on July 11, 2024. We had a delectable and romantic dinner at the restaurant on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9 days after the opening and the restaurant already had garnered appreciative patronage. The bar and restaurant are gorgeous, yet warm and inviting, and the colors reflect nature’s herbal and floral colors, something close to…

Cocktailians and Mixologists will want to include a visit to the Hartford Flavor Company’s Distillery the next time they plan a visit to Hartford, Connecticut. Founded 10 years ago by Creatrix, Lelaneia Dubay, the woman-owned distillery located at 30 Arbor Street, has a diverse line of exceptional Hartford Flavor Company Vodkas, Wild Moon Liqueurs, and Wild Moon Botanics Liqueurs. With flavors like Raisin Fig Vodka, Sour Cherry Vodka, Lavender Liqueur, Cucumber Liqueur, Rose Liqueur, Birch Liqueur, Sumac Liqueur, and Sage…

Sidekicked written by Kim Powers and starring Kelly McAndrew is a tour-de-force one-woman play about the enthralling life of Vivian Vance, better known by television fans of the I Love Lucy Show, as Ethel Mertz, sidekick to Lucy Riccardo starring Lucille Ball. Presented by the Dorset Theatre Festival in Dorset, Vermont, the play takes the audience on a rollicking ride inside the fascinating real life of Vivian Vance, as well as her relationship with Lucile Ball, Desi Arnaz, and William…

The Greenwich Concours held in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, is like fantasy land for car aficionados. Held over two-days along the Gulf Coast of Connecticut overlooking the Long Island Sound, the Greenwich Concours consisted of the Concours de Sport (June 1, 2024) and the Concours d’Elegance (June 2, 2024). We are excited to bring you some of the exciting highlights of the Concours d’Elegance.  Greenwich Concours – Concours d’Elegance 2024 Highlights by Years  There were many outstanding…

Rosé wines are the gorgeous wines of summer, and Herzog Lineage Rosé 2022 from Clarksburg, California celebrates the season with its tradition of excellence and impeccable taste. We paired it baked chicken and an arugula, gorgonzola, sliced almond, and strawberry salad, which complemented the elegant notes of strawberries in the wine. We also created a refreshing wine-based cocktail with watermelon to complement the melon notes of the wine. Enjoyed on its own, paired with food, or enjoyed as a wine…