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AD 100 with Architectural Digest’s Margaret Russell

Posted by Vicente in Events, Friends on December 7, 2011

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Dinner Party at My Home

Posted by Vicente in At home, Friends on November 11, 2011

I don’t know if you all know this, but I am computer-illiterate and not a full advocate of it, though I know it is needed. I had a dinner party two nights ago, and in planning my menu I went through my 45 cookbooks looking for a recipe for filet mignon…but I wasn’t able to find one (even if there was one somewhere). I sat down with Matthew, and he was able to quickly Google seven recipes with six different sauces, and a recipe for snap peas – which made the menu a snap! The meal turned out wonderfully. Here’s a picture of the table setting.

When I have one of my very rare dinner parties I like to really mix people who may have something in common but are not friends – it is always good to have someone sitting at either side of you, who have similar interests (and always split the couples). Also, be very free with the liquor.

Here are links to the filet mignon roast and sugar snap pea recipes:

Filet Mignon Roast with Horseradish

Sugar Snap Peas with Mint

Do you any of you out there have any suggestions for making a dinner party successful?

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Brilliant: White In Design

Posted by Vicente in Books, Friends on October 5, 2011

Linda O’Keeffe just released a new book that is all about WHITE. It’s most informative and visually inspirational, and is a must for any designer.

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5000

Posted by Vicente in Friends, Random on September 14, 2011

I’ve added my 5,000th friend on Facebook this week! Wow! I’m thrilled to be connected to such a great group of dedicated people all across the globe, and be a part of the dialogue that takes place here every day. I have so much gratitude for you all, and hope to keep the conversation going for a long time!

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Looking Forward To…

Posted by Vicente in Friends, Travels on August 23, 2011

I am off to France in a few weeks. First I will head into Paris and hit up a few flea markets and hopefully catch some new shows. A good friend of mine, Tim Corrigan has this wonderful chateau and has been generous enough to invite 16 of his friends for a long weekend. I have been there once before and it is quite an extraordinary place, with incredible gardens, which I will try to get a few shots to show you. The chateau was featured in Architectural Digest and I heard that it will be in Veranda as well. Tim is the only person I know that can take a grand chateau and make it feel homey, I cannot wait to get there!
Believe me these invites don’t happen often in my life so I am very excited about this trip to France.

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Gary

Posted by Vicente in Friends on July 28, 2011

On my recent trip to Atlanta I had the pleasure of chatting with Gary again, he is the most faithful blog reader and always has great insights and comments. Gary it was great to see you again and keep the comments coming!

Gary & I

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THANK YOU

Posted by Vicente in Friends on June 6, 2011

I am so touched by all the comments about Mr. Nene, by my personal friends and my FB & Blog friends. I really truly appreciate all of your kind words and support. Thank you.

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Mr. Nene

Posted by Vicente in Friends on June 1, 2011

Mr. Nene

I am sad to say that Mr. Nene passed away last Sunday. It’s hard to believe that one can get so much support and pleasure from such a little creature. For example, his social graces like welcoming a new guest at the door and walking them out when they left. Even on his last day at home, when I had people over for dinner he got up off his pillow where he was resting to walk my guests out the door. I will miss him as I would miss a best friend. I keep looking for him in the apartment and waiting for him to meow from inside front door when I put the key in the lock to get in. I miss the games he played under the sheets, how he followed me from room to room, and just hanging out with me and my friends. Goodbye friend.

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Mr. Clive Davis

Posted by Vicente in Friends on May 20, 2011

I have had the privilege to work with Mr. Clive Davis for approximately 10 years now. Aside from being a visionary in the music world, he is a gentleman of the very first kind. His generous spirit makes him a unique individual and I don’t say that lightly. On Wednesday at NYU’s Commencement held at Yankee Stadium, Clive was given an honorary doctorate and I was lucky enough to be invited. It was truly a touching experience. Clive and the other honorees were led onto the field by the NYU Marching band and when Bill Clinton came out and gave the commencement speech all the students went nuts, it was like he was a rock star!

That evening Clive had a party at The River Café in Brooklyn which has the best views of the city; it was an amazing crowd consisting of 40 of his closest friends and family. All in all it was a wonderful day and experience.

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Dinner Party

Posted by Vicente in Friends on May 18, 2011

Although I don’t often have dinner parties, I do enjoy hosting them. Here is my house set up for an intimate fette for 11 in honor of Jerome Able Seguin, a charming and talented furniture designer that is part of Ralph Pucci’s stable of talent.