Category Archives: money

Friends, Missing In Action

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

In my last post, I mentioned my late pals, Mimi and Jackie missing them more than I can say. My fantasy is, they’re together in one of their living rooms, Jackie’s painted peach, Mimi’s pale yellow, looking down at me … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Connecticut, Fashion, friendship, grace, Gratitude, Home, humanity, humor, Love, money, New York City, women, words | Tagged cocktail hour, good friends, Ralph Lauren, Those gone before you, William Poles | 20 Comments

Notes From The Carlyle – August 2018

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Elegy to self: It’s vodka and tonic weather in a chilled, crystal glass filled with extra lime. You can almost hear the ice throughout the city, chime like church bells. Never fails when it’s this hot for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, dessert, Fashion, food, grace, History, humanity, humor, Love, money, New York City, Politics, sex, Women and men, writing | Tagged a long hot summer, Bemelmans Bar, Coco Chanel, coming out of depression, dead heroes, John and Jackie Kennedy, The Carlyle Hotel | 10 Comments

Asia Argento, We Have a Problem

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m still in mourning for Anthony Bourdain, so this new flare-up with his lady friend, Asia Agento, really has my interest. She allegedly, in 2013 sexually assaulted fellow actor, Jimmy Bennett, when he was 17 and she, 37. She denies … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Books, food, humanity, internet, kids, Love, men, money, sexual relationships | Tagged #metoo movement, Anthony Bourdain, Asia Argento accused of sexual assault of a minor, Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment, Jimmy Bennett accuses Asia Argento of sexual assaut, Kitchen Confidential Anthony Bourdain | 12 Comments

Harvey Weinstein, the Sir Thomas Seymour of Hollywood

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

Thomas Seymour lived during the time of King Henry VIII, executed for treason trying to kidnap King Edward, Henry’s son and successor. But the other thing Tom was famous for was his inappropriate canoodling, especially with Henry’s 13 year-old daughter, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema, Family, Fashion, History, humanity, humor, internet, kids, men, money, sex, violence, Women and men, writing | Tagged #metoo, Bill Cosby sentencing September, Elizabeth the I and Sir Thomas Seymour, English Historian Alison Weir, Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment | 11 Comments

Best Story of the Week…August 3, 2018

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I’m at Starbucks seated at one that has a counter, enjoying my collection of birthday gift cards. I’m having cookies with my Tall, Dark Blend, 3 in a pack. An attractive, professional looking lady in her 40s is next me … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, humanity, humor, money, New York City, Starbucks, women, words | Tagged Having a sweet tooth, Only in New York, Proust's Madeleine cookies, Starbucks Madison and 84th NYC | 19 Comments

Notes From the Carlyle – July 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

It’s my birthday, so after covering all the mirrors and hanging a wreath on the door, I slipped into my brand new, J.Crew Factory dress, and padded down Park hanging a sharp right on 76th. Hello Bemelmans…how I’ve missed you. … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Fashion, food, friendship, humanity, humor, money, New York City, sex, Women and men | Tagged A Pimm's Cup, Bemelman's Bar, best girlfriends, boy toys, Carlyle Hotel, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, old fashion models, women of a certain age | 27 Comments

What I Saw

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

A man in the park lifting his Siberian Husky, refusing to leave, basking in the sunshine like a sheep on strike. A cardinal coming in for a landing on a fencepost right in front of me as if to say, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Books, Faith, Fashion, grace, humanity, humor, money, New York City, travel, words | Tagged Good Manners, heatstroke, random acts of kindness, riding the New York subway | 13 Comments

Opium, No Extra Charge

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

An explosion of mini massage parlors have sprung up like daisies all over the Upper Eastside. It feels like a syndicate, just with hot oil and towels. I decide to go to one to check prices. It’s very Azuma decorated … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, humanity, humor, money, New York City, words | Tagged being exploited, Las Vegas, Massage parlors, nail salons, Playboy Centerfolds, Shopping at the Gap | 23 Comments

So Long Mimi

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

My friend Mimi died, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Though well into her 80s, it’s not a comfort when someone says, she lived a good life. Maybe so, but my sadness still surrounds me like a scrim I can’t quite see … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, friendship, grace, Gratitude, humanity, humor, Love, money, New York City, writing | Tagged aging with grace, early dementia, enduring loss, greed, losing a friend | 39 Comments

Old, Slow But Natty

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Susannah Bianchi

I love the word natty, meaning elegant and debonair…fashionable in dress, carrying that certain extra something with dash and poise, so when I saw this spiffy looking, elderly man making his way to Park Avenue, I took an admirable pause. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, grace, humanity, money, New York City, Women and men, words | Tagged diplomacy, random acts of kindness, Rush hour New York City, well dressed men | 41 Comments