The first element is the awe-inspiring staircase. I have to say, I was a little overwhelmed given the condition of my hip. Yet, taking one step at a time, with "Peggy" the walking stick as my support, I was able to make it!
Lovely office...
Living Room...lovely ladies!
Dining Room...
Breakfast Room...
Sunroom...(that's Peggy resting against the couch!)
Butler's Pantry...
Upstairs Kitchen...view 1
Upstairs Kitchen...view 2
Bedroom and Bathroom off the Kitchen...
I'm guessing it was the maid's quarters, since across the hall was
this tiny staircase leading to the upstairs bedrooms...
So, let's go up the stairs so you can see the rest of our accommodations...
Kiki and Shotzie slept here |
And bathed here... |
Lacey and Ashley slept here... |
And bathed here... |
Nancy slept here... |
Mused here... |
Bathed here.... |
And primped here... |
Into the sitting room with it's spectacular view!
Sleeping area....
Dressing room....
Bathroom....
Lounging around the pool ~ decadent!
We got all dolled up for dinner at Miceli's ~ a Hess favorite!
And even autographed our own chianti bottle to add to Miceli's decor!
We exchanged girlfriend gifts...
Spent a day in Newport at Millie's fantastic Boutique ~ Heirloom...
The beautiful, amazing and uber-talented, Milena Sefferovich, aka "Millie" |
Millie, what are you doing???? |
The Beverly Hills Hotel |
The Playboy Mansion |
Thanks for the memories! |
I'm just 2 sleeps away from a new hip. Surgery is this Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. I'm so excited to be facing a future that's once again active and pain free!
SAVE THE DATE!
My Holiday Trunk Show is on the calendar for Sunday, November 19th from 1:00 ~ 5:00. E-vites will be mailed in the next few weeks. Please be sure that I have your email addy.
I plan on getting a lot ready for the show during my recuperation!
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing this wonderful trip with us!