Thought for the Day

Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes...
That way, when you do criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.

Halloween costumes

The practice of dressing up in costumes and begging door to door for treats on holidays goes back to the Middle Ages. Trick-or-treating resembles the late medieval practice when poor folk would receive food in return for prayers for the dead on All Souls Day (November 2nd). It originated in Ireland and Britain and spread slowly over the decades to North America, stalled briefly by sugar rationing for three years during World War II. By 1953, the popular culture of trick-or-treaters was firmly established when Walt Disney portrayed it in a cartoon and Ozzie and Harriet were besieged by costumed children on an episode of their television show. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Boo!

Knock, knock.

Who's there?

Terry.

Terry who?

Terry things happen on Halloween.

Halloween: the ultimate chocolate experience

K Chocolatiers in Beverly Hills is celebrating this year with 'Boo-tiful' Halloween bags of their signature chocolates and pumpkin party favors. Choose from sophisticated delights such as truffles, Vodka shots or Scotch hi-balls. For adults revelers only! Visit K Chocolatiers by Diane Kron at 9606 Santa Monica Blvd. in Beverly Hills.

Halloween face painting

There was a great article in Sunday's LA Times, Image section, about face painting this Halloween. After reading this informative piece and being surrounded by so many great faces at our Beverly Hills CVB Halloween bash in New York, I am ready, willing and able to let my nieces do their thing on my face come October 31st. Wish me luck!

LA Food Event '09

On Sunset Restaurant at Luxe Hotel Sunset Blvd was once again featured at Los Angeles Magazine's "The Food Event" in Malibu yesterday where 25 top restaurants and 25 wineries samples amazing food and wine. The sun shone while crazy zoo animals at the Malibu Family winery were grazing nearby and the crowd seemed bigger than last year. Chef Olivier brought some delicious tastes for the 2nd year in a row including smoked trout brandade and albacore tuna with soba noodles in yuzu vinaigrette. Yum! Stopping by with loads of compliments were many of the editors of Los Angeles Magazine, as well as bloggers Lesley Balla, Sophie Gayot, Adam Rubenstein and Venice Magazine's Andrea Rademan to name a few. It was great to meet Malibu neighbors and make new friends for On Sunset.

Good Humor

On Saturday night, Timothy Yarger Fine Art hosted an event for artist, Jean Wells, who delivered some "Good Humor". While the re-imagined good humor truck parked in front of the gallery, we all enjoyed this very special display of sculptures including Mabel who stands 6 feet tall with her bucket of fish and sun hat. http://www.wellsart.com/ Timothy Yarger is only two blocks from Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive at 354 North Bedford Drive.

A Contented Travel Agent

Hi Wendy,
You are terrific. You always remember my birthday. Aren't they coming faster these days? How did you ever get a hold of it in the first place? Spent the weekend up in Napa Valley and had a wonderful celebration! Take care and I hope all is well with you. Best regards, Marilyn [Travel Store]

Funny

"When a thing is funny, search it for a hidden truth." - George Bernard Shaw

Skyline

As skylines go, New York City has one of the best. As we were doing sales calls during the week, I couldn't help but wonder at this view from Valerie Wilson Travel. Ahhhhh!

Annual Beverly Hills CVB Halloween Bash

The Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau invited travel agents and corporate business planners to a haunting evening of tantalizing treats, chilling concoctions and thrills from "The Hills" on Wednesday, October 21st at Gilt Restaurant in New York to experience the magic of Beverly Hills. From the looks of it, everyone had a great time!

Breakfast in Beverly Hills

Travel writers were invited to experience the best of 'Breakfast' in Beverly Hills on Wednesday morning at Gilt in New York City. Cappuccinos were served foamy and hot. I was fascinated by the very fine caramel application on the surface, replete with palm trees.

Shopping in New York

Seems that when times get tough, we still go shopping. My Beverly Hills associates and I hit the pavement shopping on Sunday before we began a week-long series of sales calls in the Big Apple promoting Beverly Hills as a destination. Seen here trying on red lipstick at Barneys New York.

A Happy Client

Hi Wendy,
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and for the "cut out". Starlight blue us actually one of my favorite colors and I believe there is much truth in the characteristics of those born on this day! I will particularly cherish the suggestion not to scatter myself in too many directions, because this is exactly what is happening now! Have a great weekend. Caio! Letizia [Italy-America Chamber of commerce West]

Gaga for Goga Fashions

Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for your kindness and consideration to all of us at Triax on behalf of our client, Gordana "Goga" Gehlhausen. All the guests RAVED about the hotel!
Thanks, Lena

A Happy Client

Wendy,
Thank you so much for your card in the post today. My first Birthday card for the year. I haven't locked in any party plans as yet but will keep you posted. I hope you had fun on Monday at the screening. See you soon. Soph [Australians in Film]

Suits me just fine

Inspired by the uber stylish Mad Men, Brooks Brothers and the show's costume designer have paired up to produce a sharkskin suit which goes on sale until Mad Men's finale. The suit can be found exclusively at Brooks Brothers on Rodeo Drive and Madison Avenue. It's a limited collection so put down the scotch and cigar for a trip to 468 N. Rodeo Drive. http://www.brooksbrothers.com/

Greatest TV Vampire

I'm almost afraid to go out at night in the midst of the explosion in popular television vampire shows. The Paley Center and Entertainment Weekly are leading the undead charge with a poll for the greatest TV vampire of all time. Nominees included the obvious (Angel, Bill Compton) to the nearly forgotten (Count Chocula) The poll is open until November 2, so go vote! http://www.paleycenter.org/

It's a print!

The hotel was bustling on Monday afternoon with Mario Testino and Michael Kors using the hotel as a location for Kors' latest print campaign. Beautiful models in bathing suits and men clad in white and pale blue. Seen here checking photo set-ups is the brilliant Testino, surrounded by assistants and wardrobe & make-up.

Thought for the Day

Be careful what you set your heart on, for it will surely be yours. - Ralph Waldo Emerson