hello lovelies.  are you out there?  well if you are please go pick up a copy of Marie Claire Magazine and check out the article I wrote for them!  It’s in the “Entertaining” section and called “Shake Up Your Next House Party.”  My editor (that will never get old) wanted some fun twists on winter parties you can throw at home: Superbowl, Oscars, Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day.  I just might celebrate this accomplishment by throwing one of these little shindigs.  You should too!  C’est bon!