Monthly Archives: May 2016

New York Social Diary Friends of Versaille

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

On another note, historical/cultural, you may have seen the American Friends of Versailles’ New York schedule which we published here last week. It was a fantastic five days of luncheons, lectures, tours of private houses and collections, cocktail receptions, dinners, … Continue reading →

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Top 8010(!) Reasons to Visit Xi’an

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Visiting China’s “Cradle of Civilization” The extraordinary display of 8000 Terra Cotta Warriors posed in formation to protect the first Chinese emperor in his afterlife is customarily the #1 reason tourists visit Xi’an. But the 200 BC life-size regiment is … Continue reading →

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Party Puddle Jumpers

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

by Sharon King Hoge in New York Social Diary In the mist-heavy air with raindrops threatening, we were expecting a flood of Wellies at this year’s Hat Luncheon. We did see a few pairs of tall boots, and at least … Continue reading →

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