The September Issue

After finally getting a copy of the much acclaimed documentary, "The September Issue," I watched it three times. It was fascinating to see how one person, Vogues's editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, can have such an influence on the world of fashion. The September issue shows behind the scenes when creating Vogue's largest ever 2007 Fall fashion issue. It is as much about Grace Coddington, Vogues's creative director, as it is about Wintour. Often seeming like the theater of the absurd, the glamour of it all is totally absorbing.

The Grill on the Alley

Though it is in the suburbs of Westlake Village, when you are at The Grill on the Alley, you feel as though you are at the original restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Los Angeles Antiques Show

Four George III giltwood, open armchairs, circa 1708, stood elegantly before us.

An "East Roman Basalt Torso of Venus," from the late 2nd or 3rd Century A. D., stands in front of a powerful Edward Dugmore painting from 1956 entitled "Archaic."

Dear friends from Paris and Venice (CA) shared the experience of seeing the art and antiques making it all the more beautiful. As an added treat, we saw a presentation by the distinguished designer, Juan Montoya, on his book, entitled "Integrating Art in Modern Design."

Ruby's Shake Shack

The Malibu pier is open again, after being closed for many years. Ruby's is the perfect complement to the beach. Maybe, when, Bette Midler's, BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY is playing on the jukebox your waiter will ask you to do the swing...like he did with me.