This weekend will bring about a new design for All About the Pretty.  Thanks to the talented Lianne Farbes of The Makeup Girl, we are doing a “pretty tweak” of the site.  It will still have the same look and feel, [no way I'm getting rid of the fab header], but as Ina Garten would [...]

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to a new year.  Each year I pray for health and happiness for my family and friends.  I don't make resolutions.  I make New Year's Expectations.  What do I expect in this new year?  I expect a year of abundance.  Abundance in my health, [...]

Joyeux Noel, Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, and Happy Kwanzaa to all the pretty people.  Thank you to my wonderful readers for another wonderful year.  'Twas the "Pretty" Night Before Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmasand all through the housethe only creature stirringwas the click of a MAC mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney [...]

The song says that "It's the most wonderful time of the year," but my hands know that it is also the most drying time of the year. Last Monday I left cold DC for warm Belize where I ate amazing food, soaked in the culture, sun, and sand.  Needless to say I'm back and this [...]

I’ve been obsessed with Diane Von Furstenberg for years.  I have her books, wrap dresses, and addicted to her resort wear.  Leave it to the fabulous folks at Gilt Groupe to create videos of a few tastemakers for the holiday season.  I will try and put up most of the videos as they are presented [...]

I remember when Saffon James Fragrances first burst on the scene.  I remember reading about them, but never having the chance to wear one of her scents until now. I don’t care how many celebrity scents come on the market, there is something great about a niche, elegant, and classy scent created by a woman [...]

I want to wish everyone a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving.  In the season of reflection I hope we can find more than a sliver of thanks, but a ginormous well of thanks.  I know that I'm a blessed person.  What I'm thankful for this year.  The Don.  I'm thankful for a supportive husband who encouraged [...]