Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving to all! According to the National Turkey Federation, the average American Thanksgiving turkey size is 15 lbs. and 46 million of them will be consumed this holiday, the majority of them raised in MN.  In addition to turkey, it will accompanied by 768 million lbs. of cranberries majority of which come from WI.  The Midwest comes through again!  Enjoy each morsel.

The ultimate 'selfie'

Travel Fact

Hotel revenues this Thanksgiving are expected to remain strong amid a 1.5% decline in travel volume projected by AAA.  Hotel spending during Thanksgiving is expected to reach $14 billion, up 3% from last year.

Best in Design

Top interior designers transformed rooms in the historic Greystone Mansion to create the Design House International Showcase, November 2 - 24 in Beverly Hills.  Each room expressed personal creativity inspired by entertainment, fashion, home design and technology.  Cory Martin Events presented a sneak peak this week with cocktails and inspirational people watching.

Children's room with lyrics by Kermit.

Wattles Garden Park

Located in the heart of Hollywood, the Wattles Garden Park is an easy walk, 1 mile to be exact, starting at the front door of this 50-acre estate.  The charming grounds and Wattles Mansion were recently restored and the park is now open sun-up to sun-down off of Curson Avenue and Hollywood Blvd.  The 1907 structure was the winter home of an Omaha tycoon.  Although the garden was closed today, the walkway to the top leads to a Japanese gate and with some challenge to a Japanese shrine.

Formal Japanese Gardens

Japanese Shrine

One of two gateways

Shallow ponds with fallen leaves