Marc Piperno

Looking to fill your weekends up? No matter what it is that excites you, there are so many things to do in celebration of fall and the upcoming holiday season. Whether it means planning a date night, or day of family fun, we’ve found some of the best events happening on Long Island throughout November into December. So, be sure to check them out!

A few weeks ago, I attended a tea party run by the Mad Harlot Tea Society’s outrageous, Penelope Proper. It was held in the old Calderone Theatre, (the building that houses Uniquely Natalie) and it was truly a day of nostalgia. Women wore hats and dressed for tea, ready to be transported to a time when life was slower paced and the elegance of home and table were “de rigueur”.

We often neglect to acknowledge that we are doing our best, that what we have to offer at a particular moment is enough.

This Autumn Harvest Salad will give you all the fall feels.  It’s an awesome fall salad recipe with a little warmth mixed with all those great fall flavors.

There is no better way to entertain guests than serving up an abundant, Appi Pleaser Platter (Antipasto), before the main course. Whether it’s for the holidays or an informal cocktail gathering, this ornate dish is always a crowd pleaser.

The holidays are coming, and it’s quickly becoming the best time of the year. While I am partial to the fall season, I am sure that my summer-enthusiasts will equally enjoy the approaching comfort food, cozy sweater weather and multitude of autumn activities. November is the perfect time of year to celebrate the harvest season!

Ladies, it’s officially time to put the beach bags away! The runways are brimming with something for every fashionista this fall.

Looking to fill your weekends up? No matter what it is that excites you, there are so many things to do in celebration of fall and the upcoming holiday season. Whether it means planning a date night, or day of family fun, we’ve found some of the best events happening on Long Island throughout November into December. So, be sure to check them out!

Nothing is as important to our sense of well-being as the comfort of our home. Our home is an extension of ourselves, a reflection of who we are, what we enjoy and how we choose to live. Whether large or small, simple or grandiose, we can put our very own stamp on our home and make it as unique and distinctive as we are.

The school year has begun and the summer sun has been replaced with a crisp autumn chill, which means Halloween is just around the corner! Fall is filled with scenic foliage and wonderful aromas, but it’s Halloween that gets everyone excited!

When you teach children to love themselves, they feel better, perform better and are more comfortable being themselves around other people. 

Dating back over 2,000 years ago, the traditional name for Halloween was All Hallows’ Eve. It was a secular holiday linked to the celebration of death, the supernatural and the transition between seasons. Known as the night before All Saint’s Day, Irish and Spanish cultures would celebrate the faithfully departed with feasts, bonfires and sacrificial offerings.