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TASTE THE GOOD LIFE

“Take a minute and realize how fabulous you really are... at forty (and beyond)! These are the best years of your life, so let’s explore the very best in food, travel, beauty, recipes and restaurants, fashion and so much more. Experience the latest trends with me - what’s hot, what’s not, and what you really want - to make the second half the best half! Live your dream, take a taste of the good life and enjoy it all!”

– Fran Berger

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Friendships

Valentine’s Day with Frozen Sweet Wine Strawberries

It’s the small things that count: frozen strawberries that will make your guests gush! A friend of mine admitted the…

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2018: Fran’s list of Gifts for Women

Challenged by originality? Remember to be thoughtful. It’s probably a huge generalization, but I think it’s a lot easier to…

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Christmas gift ideas for women, Gifts for women, Hanukah gifts, gift ideas for women, gifting, great gift ideas, new year’s day gifts

2018: Fran’s list of Gifts for Men

Putting thought into gifts for men takes a little effort, but it’s so very rewarding. I admit it. I can…

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Christmas gift ideas for men, Gifts for men, Hanukah gifts, gift ideas for men, gifting, great gift ideas, new year’s day gifts

blog photo of salt cellars on Fran's table

Conversation Starters: The wonder of Salt Cellars

“Above the Salt” Idea: Entertain guests like a pro with great salt cellars for your table. Do you know someone…

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Travel

Negroni is a great summer drink

Summer Cocktail idea for you and your friends

La Dolce Vita with a Negroni cocktail recipe: gin, Campari, Vermouth and a twist of Orange peel. Even if you’ve…

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Bombay Sapphire, Campari, Florence, Summer cocktail, Vermouth Rosso, cinzano, esquire, gin, italy, luigi bormioli, mixed drinks, mixology, orange

Fran Berger 2018 Welcome

Another Year with Sophisticating Living

What I’ve learned about sophisticated living – and how I’m taking it to the next level in 2018. A friend…

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Fran's tipping guide for the holidays

How Much to Tip when I travel?

Tipping guidelines for keeping up with etiquette while traveling. There are general travel tipping guidelines, but during the holidays it’s…

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Fran Berger's tips on tipping

Tips for Hotel Tipping and Then Some

Tips help make your trip more enjoyable – in more ways than one! I have done quite a bit of…

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Life Styles

coffee service

The Making of a Beautiful Morning Coffee Service

How to make your morning more beautiful with the perfect way to serve coffee. I’d love to share a food…

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Pre-party Check: Favorite soap in the powder room?

Often overlooked by you, but not by your guests. As my mom used to say, “A little soap goes a…

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What your dinner party guests really care about!

At your next dinner party, try these ideas to keep a fun night really rolling. I can’t tell you how…

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dinner party, dinner party guests, entertaining family, entertaining guests, family dinner ideas, food and drink, ideas for dinner parties, party conversation, party ideas, planning a dinner party

2018: Fran’s list of Gifts for Women

Challenged by originality? Remember to be thoughtful. It’s probably a huge generalization, but I think it’s a lot easier to…

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Christmas gift ideas for women, Gifts for women, Hanukah gifts, gift ideas for women, gifting, great gift ideas, new year’s day gifts

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