It’s no secret: January brings with it the post-holiday blues. Families and friends return to their daily routines, Christmas decorations are stored away, and resolutions made during cheerier moments now feel a little unrealistic. We’ve all been there. If you’re caught in the slumps, looking ahead might lift your spirits. The coming year is packed full of ground-breaking developments,...
Planning: The Timeline
With so many things to do and little time to do it, your wedding check-list should be prioritized by importance, but also by urgency. Some items need to be tackled immediately, while others can sit on the backburner for a bit. The following is a suggested timeline.
A year or more in advance:
Determine your budget – This is...
Santorini, Greece
From your whitewashed, blue-domed house high above the Aegean Sea, the sunsets are spectacular. Santorini is the quintessential Greek island combining classic architecture, art and food with romantic settings worthy of Bogart and Bacall.
Go horseback riding along the volcanic coastline, catch a catamaran dinner cruise, enjoy wine tastings with tapas, visit secluded black sand beaches, and stroll the...
Hedda Gioia Dowd was born in Texas, born a dreamer, and born with a love of France. Her grandmother lived in the sun-kissed south of that country; Dowd spent her childhood summers there. Her grandmother was a fine cook, and Dowd's favorite dish was what some consider the apex of French cuisine, the soufflé.
Like Proust, Dowd has made a...
Tiny Bubbles
Nestled in the Shoppes at Northpark in OKC, Tiny Bubbles is a hidden gem destination for wine, craft cocktails, pizza, shared plates and brunch goodies.
Let’s start with the restaurant’s namesake, shall we? Bubbles! There’s prosecco on tap, alongside a wide range of champagnes and sparkling wines. Browse among nearly 20 whites, plus rosés, oranges and reds. Signature cocktails...
