The Big Easy, NOLA

New Orleans! The Big Easy! A lovely time of year to stroll the French Quarter…

There is so much activity going on in this vibrant city day or night. Jackson Square is the center of the quarter, and has tons of fun people watching. You want to start your day at Cafe du Monde, for a little Beignet and some great coffee. Enjoy a beautiful view of the St. Louis Cathedral.

Jackson Square, New Orleans

Bourbon Street with its Jazz is a must – coming out of every window and doorway, you’ll hear the tunes of the old Southern Jazz. It’s like having your own soundtrack while you walk down the street!

Lively Bourbon Street

Royal Street is another fabulous street of antique shops, galleries and boutiques! While you’re in the French Quarter, be sure to head to the National WWII Museum, it’s one of the best in the United States.

The National WWII Museum

Take a Streetcar up Canal Street to the Garden District and stroll around. Be sure to stop at Commander’s Palace, one of the Brennan Family’s best restaurants known for their incredible bowls of gumbo.

Commander’s Palace

Finally, it’s really a treat to take a relaxing paddleboat or riverboat cruise down the Mississippi River for an afternoon.

Riverboat Cruise

So whether you’re strolling the French Quarter or the Garden District of New Orleans, or you’re in West Palm Beach and you’re strolling down Clematis Street, remember, it’s all about style.

Get the New Orleans look! Email bonnie@bonnieroseman.com.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie

Falling in Love with Fall Approaching in Nantucket

Nantucket…The Grey Lady! September is the most beautiful month of the year here. On island, the temperature is still mild, and the leaves are just starting to turn to their beautiful hues of gold, red and bronze.

There are so many wonderful activities happening in the arts and entertainment. The Artist Association of Nantucket holds their Annual 10 x 10 Show, where all island residents are welcome to participate. I’m so excited – I’m doing six pieces for the show!

One of my 10×10 submissions – living each day to the fullest!

Coming up the first week of October is the Nantucket Shorts Festival. I’m in the midst of directing a film short that will be making its debut there this fall – stay tuned! More buzzing about that later!

My film will center around my magical journey of my silicone scarves!

Although Nantucket is known for it’s boating, biking and hiking, it’s also known for it’s second oldest library in the United States, the Nantucket Atheneum. They provide free programming from morning until night, with a rotating schedule of the most fabulous guest speakers.

Nantucket Atheneum

So whether you’re strolling down Main Street on Nantucket, or you’re walking through CityPlace in West Palm Beach, remember, it’s all about style. Coming into the fall season, it’s time to change up your wardrobe.

Neutral tones of Autumn – email bonnie@bonnieroseman.com for your appointment.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie

 

Rocky Mountain High, Aspen, Colorado

Aspen, Colorado! Rocky Mountain High! One of the best, most sophisticated towns in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Aspen Music Festival is one of the best in the country, and they have a Bluegrass Festival on top of Aspen Mountain every Sunday!

Bluegrass Sunday on Aspen Mountain

You can’t beat the Aspen Saturday Market! It takes over about half of downtown, featuring fabulous local produce and crafts.

Aspen Saturday Market

There are miles and miles of hiking and biking trails all over the area, and some of the most sophisticated shopping and restaurants in the country.

Forest Trail in Aspen, CO

Since many stars have homes in the area, it’s not unusual to bump into a celebrity from time to time, such as Kevin Costner or Goldie Hawn just strolling around town! Speaking of houses, there are fantastic tours of Victorian Homes – you can do a Victorian West End Walking Tour at the end of August.

Enjoy a Victorian Home Walking Tour

If you drive up to Independence Pass, you’ll see the Continental Divide, and even get the chance to see an old abandoned silver mining town!

Independence Pass

So whether you’re strolling in downtown Aspen, or you’re strolling in West Palm Beach Florida, it’s all about style!

Schedule to see the Bonnie Roseman BLT Aspen Collection! Email bonnie@bonnieroseman.com.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie

June: Vacation or Stay-Cation, it’s All Fun!

It will be fun fun fun if the sun ever comes out again in South Florida!

Palm Beach County has so much going on June through September. It’s called a “stay-cation,” right here in our own backyard!

Take a walk on the Lake Trail in Palm Beach or visit the Flagler Museum. The Seagull Cottage is another sweet spot – so much history to discover right here!

Henry M. Flagler Museum

In Boca, we’ve got the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center! And, in Juno Beach, the Loggerhead Marine Life Center. These are wonderful discovery centers to explore with the kids, or friends and family of any age!

Learn about Aquatic Life

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens are having a Sushi & Stroll, it’s a summer walk on the second Friday of the month all the way through September – another fun thing to do with the family! Go to morikami.org for more information.

Morikami Museum and Gardens

There are also fun culinary tours downtown in West Palm Beach. Go to westpalmbeachfoodtour.com for additional information – delicious!

Also, another fun thing to catch is a baseball game! It might be the Minor Leagues, but it’s still a blast at the Roger Dean Stadium up in Jupiter.

Roger Dean Stadium

The Palm Beach Zoo stays open late on the first Friday of each month all the way through the summer! Go to palmbeachzoo.org to check the schedule.

Palm Beach Zoo opens late

If you want to go to some great concerts this summer, it’s the Summer Jam Concert Series up in Jupiter at the Abacoa Amphitheater. Go to musicjamproductions.com to get their schedule – it’s always fun to have a musical evening with the family!

Jam out, 80s style

Whether you’re strolling downtown on a food tour, or you’re just taking a nature walk, it’s all about style! If you’re getting ready to pack for your summer trips or you’re getting ready for a stay-cation here in West Palm Beach, contact me at bonnie@bonnieroseman.com.

Feel good, and look even better!

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie

 

Mid May is Still Movin’ and Groovin’ in PB County

There’s a lot to do here mid May in Palm Beach County!

Peter Schaffer’s Equus is still playing at Palm Beach Dramaworks, a riveting play through June the 3rd – a must see! Contact their box office at 561-514-4042 for additional information.

Palm Beach Dramaworks – fabulous venue for entertainment

Thursday nights at Bassa Groove at The Dirty Martini at Downtown at the Gardens is just moving and grooving with a swingin’ band. Lots of dancing and a great time for all!

Live music at the Dirty Martini

My movie pick of the week is Book Club! It opens this weekend and certainly has a stellar cast: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen – definitely catch this flick if you can!

 

The Book Club is now showing in Palm Beach County

Doobie Brothers John McPhee and Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons along with Steely Dan will be co-headlining the Summer of Living Dangerously on May 17th at Coral Sky Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. Sounds like a great night to me! Check the papers regarding time and ticket information.

Classic Rockers are coming to Palm Beach County!
Avenue Q the musical will be at the Kravis Center from May 25th through June 10th ! For ticket information, go to their website, kravis.org or call 561-832-7469. I saw the show on Broadway – extremely entertaining for all ages!
Avenue Q – fun for the whole family
Exciting news for us West Palm Beachers: the Brightline will be starting to run their trains all the way to Miami starting May 19th. I took a ride down to Fort Lauderdale, and boy, it beat the traffic – what a fun way to get to Miami!
All aboard the Brightline!
The Palm Beach Zoo is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this coming year, and just won one of the top tourism awards in the country – if you haven’t been this year, it’s a must!
Happy Anniversary to the Palm Beach Zoo!
Just remember, it doesn’t matter if you’re taking the Bright Line down to Miami or you’re moving and grooving to Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, it’s all about style.
Let’s take a look at your wardrobe and make sure you have what you need for summer. Email bonnie@bonnieroseman.com to schedule.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie