Ever since I was a little girl, which is more years ago than I care to acknowledge, I’ve always loved a good party. I loved planning them, hosting them, attending them and rehashing them. So it’s no surprise that hosting … Continue reading →

Tom and Diane – ready to work their kitchen magic The Whistling Swan Inn in Stanhope, NJ will be partnering with renowned chefs, Tom and Diane Faglon, for a Culinary Weekend getaway to be held on Friday and Saturday, April … Continue reading →

It’s true – I’m a shameless celebrity hound. I want to know what they’re wearing, who they’re marrying/divorcing and where they’re resting for all of eternity. So imagine my surprise and delight when the adorable New York City couple who … Continue reading →

Relax and have a glass of sherry True to its Victorian architecture, the Whistling Swan Inn, my bed and breakfast in the heart of the New Jersey Skylands, boasts two beautiful fireplaces. One is located in the foyer – the … Continue reading →

Guests staying at the Whistling Swan Inn, my New Jersey bed and breakfast, love browsing through the many antique shops located within the proverbial stone’s throw from Stanhope. I love it too, because you never know what hidden treasures you’ll … Continue reading →

Mini Brown Sugar Cheesecakes Christmastime in my family always meant a lot of baking. My mother, grandmother and I would set aside a whole day and whip up all the cookies and cakes traditional to the season and to our Italian culture. … Continue reading →

Top to bottom: Nikki, Sandy and Emily Last Sunday, we had a Christmas open house at the Whistling Swan Inn, my Victorian bed and breakfast in Stanhope, NJ. It was all about good food, old and new friends, family and … Continue reading →

Foyer mantle complete with nutcracker collection We’ve been busy this week at the Whistling Swan Inn. There’s a lot of space to decorate in a three-story Victorian bed and breakfast, and most of my time this week has been spent … Continue reading →

Each month, my banking establishment, Fulton Bank, features an area business at its local branch. This month, the Whistling Swan Inn has a display at the Netcong, NJ branch. I was hard pressed to figure out how to present my … Continue reading →

I love stand-up comedy. So it’s going to be a real dilemma this coming Friday, November 23rd, about whether to go and see Richard Belzer at the Stanhope House or Ron “Tater Salad” White at the Mayo Performing Arts Center … Continue reading →