You are an Explorer!!
If you are a creative geek, like I am… you are in constant pursuit of content to inspire you… promote your business… share with your friends and to help illustrate your vision to your clients. Where...
View ArticleThat Niggling Feeling…
http://www.thelittlenell.com Two other times in my life I distinctly remember having the same niggling feeling upon arriving at a resort as I did upon arrival at The Little Nell in Aspen on Wednesday....
View ArticleLove
I didn’t get a chance to blog on Sunday because I was driving back from a site inspection in both Newport and Nantucket. Both gorgeous destinations and I anxiously await the client’s final decision. I...
View ArticleCooking up the Perfect Vacation!
Tropea, Italy. Water Seeks it’s own Level. What is continuing education for someone like me who is committed to her craft and always seeking enriching experiences to bring to the table? Do I… audit a...
View ArticleMon Anniversaire.
A delightful day…. I recently celebrated my 49th birthday-which is an utter shock to the system. It was a perfect New York spring day and I hosted it at my most favorite sneaky spot, The Norwood Club....
View ArticleBird’s of a Feather Flock Together…Engage!13 Pop Quiz
The phrase, Bird’s of a Feather Flock Together is defined as, people of similar character, background, or taste tending to congregate or associate with one another. But in truth, I haven’t actually...
View ArticleEngage13! Recap
Biltmore Estate=Engage!13 After a solid week of recovery from my 7th Engage! (makes me a seven baller), I am finally taking curser to screen…. First and foremost I am honored to be one of the speakers...
View ArticleNot your Mama’s Potluck Dinner….
I feel like this blog post should start with-what I learned on my summer vacation… I have just returned from a dreamy time in Provence and came away reminded how much I love entertaining, the...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes with Michelle Rago for Style Me Pretty.
I got an email from Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty and the ladies from Belathee Photography for yours truly to be featured in a Behind the Scenes with Michelle Rago for Style Me Pretty. Ummmm…. YES...
View ArticleMessing about Saratoga is a horse of a different color.
If I were a betting woman, I’d bet Saratoga New York would not disappoint. As a destination planner I am always chasing far flung locations for my clients which makes sharing this most recent...
View ArticleSoooo Stinkin’ Cute…
There isn’t really much to say about these but Soooo Stinkin’ Cute and Soooo Rago. Japanese artist Aki Inomata created these fantastic little cityscapes atop hermit crab shells as part of a body of...
View ArticleRain, rain go away.
It’s all in the edit… We planned and planned… a candle ceremony on the pond for the bride’s dad who sadly passed away just weeks before the wedding. Mother Nature did not cooperate. At the very last...
View ArticleWhat’s Haute & What’s N’haute…
Super cute Blog by The Bridal Circle… love being part of their team! http://thebridalcircle.com/ask-the-expert-whats-haute-and-whats-not/
View ArticleTravel Gadgets I love!
Here are some fun techie things I dig to make my travel more functional and peaceful. These hipster gadgets smooth the way to make the inconveniences of travel a bit more bearable. Of course none of...
View ArticleIt’s a bit Sketchy…
As you know from the launch of my website in the beginning of the year, I am obsessed with the medium of drawing as an art form. I had such a wonderful time designing my site with www.piergustafson.com...
View ArticleFun Christmas Gift Ideas!
Fa la la la la….. Well… we blinked and Christmas is upon us again! Here are some present ideas that would be SUPER fun to find under the tree or in your stocking! I included the links so you can check...
View ArticleEnagage! Recap from Michelle Rago Destinations
This week the Engage! 13 Montelucia coverage report was released, which in turn has kicked me in the back side to hit send on my long overdue recap. I have been lost in a month of destination jobs,...
View ArticleMake the Next 50 Years Count Project!
Calling on My Community!! Instead of Throwback Thursday… help me look ahead! In May I turn 50 years old! Join me on my “Make the next 50 Years Count” Project. I would love to integrate your spirit and...
View ArticleMichelle Rago Destinations’ Sneaky Spot for February
The Oasis at The Little Nell My philosophy is…if it’s gonna happen…bring it. This winter has been chock a block of snow and polar vortex a**-biting cold. My prescription is…lean into it! Close your...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to Philip Seymour Hoffman
I casually met Philip Seymour Hoffman at Corsino while having dinner at the bar with a friend. He was with his son and his cell phone was out of juice so my friend lent him hers to make a call. We...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....