February 26th, 2010 — Babies, Interior Design


When comfort leads with style and softness embraces sophistication, an entirely new category is conceived. Introducing Olio – the chic solution to any Wife’s search for fashionable home, children, and nursery decor.
That is why Oilo exists. We’re about turning your nursery into the most comfortable, clean, and carefree sanctuary in your home. Because a more enjoyable nursery, means a more constant and enduring bond between you and your baby — or, as we like to say, your little sprout.

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February 26th, 2010 — Dress Up, Kids
February 25th, 2010 — Playing House

1. Natural fiber fabrics made with safe or no dyes are used for furniture and draperies. Cushions are made with natural latex foam and down.

2. Solar shingles are low profile panels designed to blend with traditional roof shingles. The panels capture light emitted by the sun and convert that energy into electricity.
3. Salvaged stone was taken from a terrace during landscaping and installed on the dinning room walls to add rustic old world character to a previously dressy room.
4. Antique Doors from Italy open to the foyer, with an antique console, mirror and lamps made from 19th century candlesticks.
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February 25th, 2010 — Interviews

I’ve been fortunate and lucky enough to work part time with the Rosenthal Family for the last 2 years as their Domestic Assistant and Organizer. I help Monica with everything from organizing charming dinner parties, to helping with the kids, to all their personal shopping and styling. You probably recognize Monica from the hit TV show “Everybody Loves Raymond,” she is loveliest of wives and an ever giving philanthropist. I sat down with the mother of 2 to find out what has made her 20 year marriage last ( Husband is Phil Rosenthal, Creator and Writer of Everybody loves Raymond) , and why she can’t live without “Funny” in her life and would prefer a gin martini at the end of everyday. -THE WIFE
Name?
MONICA HORAN ROSENTHAL
Where Do you Live?
LOS ANGELES, CA
Occupation?
HOMEMAKER, PHILANTHROPIST, ACTRESS
How Many Kids Do you Have?
TWO, NOT INCLUDING MY HUSBAND
How Long Have You Been Married?
20 YEARS ON APRIL 22, 2010
Favorite Qualities in your husband?
HUMOR, INTELLIGENCE, GENEROSITY
What did you learn from your marriage that would be good advice to pass on to Others?
MARRIAGE IS A WAY OF LIFE. IT’S BEST IF YOU TAKE THE TIME TO FIGURE OUT WHO YOU ARE & WHAT (and who!) YOU LOVE, AND TO BE AWARE OF WHAT MOTIVATES YOU. YOU MARRY BECAUSE YOU FALL IN LOVE. YOU STAY MARRIED, BECAUSE YOU BOTH WORK AT BEING THE BEST YOU CAN BE AND WANT TO HELP THE OTHER PERSON TO DO THE SAME….WHILE MANAGING KIDS, YOUR FAMILIES, A HOUSEHOLD AND YOUR RESPECTIVE DREAMS (THE ONES THAT COME TRUE, THE ONES THAT DON’T, AND THE ONES THAT COME UP AS A RESULT OF WHAT HAPPENS EITHER WAY).
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February 24th, 2010 — WIFE with Style

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