Today my friend Donna and I created a magic moment. Robert Guillaume has known Alfonso Ribeiro since Al was 14 years old — when Robert directed him on a film shot in Toronto. We invited Robert and Donna’s brother-in-law John Wesley to show up on set at “America’s Funniest Videos”. Vin told Alfonso someone who knew him wanted to…
I have a friend in Dallas who’s got a wild sense of humor — and isn’t afraid to wear whatever captures her eye. These FENDI boots – in an advertisement in Vogue Magazine — reminded me of a pair of red fur shoes she got from Fendi a few years ago when she was visiting…
I dropped in to an unknown passport photographer yesterday. My hair wasn’t perfect, it was a hot day, and I didn’t do any prep — but Vin said we needed to get new photos for some travel paperwork and I needed to do it pronto. The YELP reviews for Benny’s shop seemed fine, and he…
Denise Avchen and I walked into Beverly Hills to have lunch — and along the way, we stopped to see Steve Soboroff’s exhibit at The Paley Center … and I fell in love with his collection. He typed a line from each machine below, a very cool idea. Please Share
http://www.portofinobeverlyhills.com/ I had a spray tan today at Portofino, my favorite (and only) place for that sort of thing. Brittani was so kind and concerned about my friends Gloria & Gloria — and remembering my father’s fragile health — that I promised to write her a letter of thanks… as I wrote it, I realized…
http://www.huntington.org/ Jennifer Hronek, my wedding planner, is also my hook-up for all things stationery. She and I spent a wonderful day ambling around the Huntington Museum in Pasadena a few years ago. It’s time for me to get back there, she reported. After a closure for renovations, it’s BACK! To entice me, she sent this…
When I was pregnant with Jamie, I worked with a young talent named J.D. Roth on a kids’ game show called ‘Fun House’. Now J.D. is a seasoned Producer and his company, 3 Ball Entertainment, makes “Extreme Weight Loss” among other shows. Last night I watched the entire 2-hour special, crying and cheering throughout. I…
My friend Lars Jahns is a major fundraiser — with Robin Hood Foundation in New York City. When I saw this blurb in LIFESTYLES magazine — which showcases philanthropy, givers & donors — I had to write him a hearty Congratulations. $101 million in one night? He’s my total hero and I wanted him to…
http://www.cvmg.com/your-doctors/ I don’r have a major heart issue — but it’s enough that before I have any surgery, I’m supposed to get it checked first. Dr. Selvyn Bleifer was my cardiologist for those rare occurrences, and I always felt secure in his care. When I belatedly got his sweet letter that he’s retiring — I…
After fifteen years of hosting ‘America’s Funniest Videos’, Tom Bergeron took his leave. Alfonso Ribeiro is the new host and to get ready for him, “AFV” is creating new set pieces, new graphics, and a whole new look. I went over to see what they were doing last week, and one of the pieces —…
