Thanksgiving 2010

This was a special Thanksgiving with mom and dad heading up to Yankee territory for the annual feast. I hosted again this year and had a gaggle of gals and guys up. Everyone got an A+ for bringing delicious food and plenty of booze.

Alistair and Beatrice had a ball, the only pitfall being when Alistair and I snapped the wish bone and when he won he began sobbing because his wish hadn't been granted- he wasn't flying....

The day wouldnt be complete without a teeter over to Lucy and Scott's for a night cap and a giggle.

We did contemplate a trip to the Lenox Lounge but dogs had to be walked and stomachs were stuffed and it began to drizzle.

Next time!

Leftovers have been in full effect since Thursday. Thanks mom for making that awesome turkey soup!

My Post for SHOWStudio.com's 'The Fashion Body'

One of my favorite and most respected fashion websites, SHOWstudio.com has been working on a portfolio of essay's and videos on how the fashion world sees the human body. There are amazing videos from influential designers and tastemakers about each part of the body. Anna Dello Russo's is amusing for NOSE, Phyllis Posnick's RIGHT EAR and Lady Gaga's LEFT EYE are also treats. They are all amazing to be honest both video and essay.

It was a huge honor to be asked to contribute to this body of work. Not only is Nick Knight (the founder) a huge inspiration but also my body is something I have always wanted to write about. Being average weight in the gay world is simply not done and I have had many moments of huge insecurity from the community for not having a six pack or huge guns. But as you will read, my love for Southern food far outweigh's my need for the perfect body.

I hope you enjoy and feel free to leave comments. I have already had two emails from strangers who thanked me for writing about something that has affected them for years. Alas, the reason I write.

Thank you Indigo Clarke for setting this up! 

Tenth Annual Pumpkin Carving Party!

I can't believe it's been that long but the picture on Mark and Mary's fridge attests. Wow how times have changed. There is still chili, still pumpkins and still Barge, Brian and usually Ian but now we have three little munchkins in the mix. Bea looked so grown up when I came in this year I nearly teared up. And she changed costumes about four times.
Soumanjoy experienced his first carving party and dang if he didn't carve a mean pumpkin.
I of course took all the seed to roast at home in brown sugar. (They were a hit at Rod and PHJ's cocktail party the next night).
Thanks Mark and Mary for keeping the flame alive!

                                          The olden days with Rick and Charlotte in the mix!

Most Stylish New Yorkers- Me.

I'm excited to see this piece finally come out. We shot this during the heat wave back in August and it was truly torturous hauling loads of garment bags, shoes and accessories to Chelsea. But we had fun and I'm glad I got to promote lots of friends brands.

Enjoy!

Sigh, now I need new clothes....