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Cozy Kid Video at Ralph Lauren

Leslie Patson — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:18:27 +0000

Wow, Ralph Lauren really raises the bar on their Fall website!( Can’t wait to see how JCrew will counter!)

They say the future of online advertising is all about video and here it is! And how dang cute! Although a little long, they certainly show a lot of merchandise all layered up in that Ralph Lauren way along with a really charming story. Of course getting Harry Connick. Jr. was a nice touch too! Personally I think they could have done a slightly better job at casting but that’s just my opinion.

I’ll be keeping my eye on their website to see what else they come up with – after all Ralph almost invented Cozy (in a most elegant way!).

Cozyland is moving!

Leslie Patson — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:11:32 +0000

As you may or may not know, we are moving to Seattle! My life is turned inside out in a mess of boxes and packing materials and I am so over it! We are down to the nitty gritty, all the little leftovers you just don’t know what box to stick them in.

I guess the only thing cozy about moving is the excitement of a new place!

So why the picture from the new Louis Vuitton ad? Because luggage is involved in moving? or is it because we find World Cup Football unbelievably cozy (ladies, have you see what these guys look like???) and if we can get the games they ad a minute of distraction from current reality (changes of address, trucking logistics etc etc).

Needless to say, I do not have any LV luggage and especially not with my initials on it. But if anybody should, I do believe my favorite football legend Zinedine Zidane should.
ZZ. (look closely on the suitcase)
Now that’s luxury!

Something about that smile – btw, his nickname is Zizou.

Distraction is a good thing!
See you soon, from Seattle!!!

iPhone Friday!

Leslie Patson — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:27:28 +0000

In the frenzy of moving I am asking businesses for leftover packing material (trying to be frugal and green!) and have discovered that places receive big shipments of lots of “stuff” on a weekly basis are great places to ask for packing material. For example at TJ Max I asked for and got a HUGE bag of the product above. Boy, did I save some cash (the above is from Staples…) guess you could say a green double whammy!

Cozy Cat of the Week

Leslie Patson — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:29:28 +0000

Sorry this post got a little bit delayed but here he is, our Cozy Cat of the week, Milo Patson. Milo is a Snowshoe Siamese and is 15 years old. Milo had a bit of a diabetic drama last week but with the excellent care of his “parents” he seems to be fully recovered. Boy are we glad to hear that! Milo lives with lots of brothers and sisters, some that bark, others that meow and he likes to sleep in the base of large potted plants! Here is Milo is all his glory (and then looking as cozy as can be! what a fluffernutter!!!!!)

Wow, Hidden Hills B&B!!!

Leslie Patson — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:03:32 +0000

Thanks to Lisa and Neil for discovering this fantastic B&B in Templeton, Ca on one of their many trips to the Paso Robles wine country.

Martha Stewart move over! Jill and Ben Hill have created an oasis in the Paso Robles wine country with all the basis covered.

Designer chickens that lay gorgeous pastel colored fresh eggs!

How beautiful and delicious!

A driveway lined with roses and every color bearded iris you can imagine (the walk down the driveway alone is a slice of heaven!) – not to mention that at the end there is a breathtaking view of the various vineyards of Paso!

Fresh herbs and asparagus that if you are lucky Jill will pluck out and let you throw on the grill to take to your wine tasting picnic!

Sounds like already all too much? Well, howabout the generous and delicious breakfast she prepares in the morning? And the pool has a shallow end where you can park your chaise and nap or read – always a tough choice in my book!
Gorgeous local soaps

Obviously I could go on and on but you’ll just have to check it out yourself!
Hidden Hills Bed and Breakfast
4490 El Pomar Templeton, Ca 934556
805-239-3115
hiddenhillsbb.com

Parker Gets Cozy (in the weirdest way!)

Leslie Patson — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:49:03 +0000

I spotted Parker “relaxing” the other day on one of his favorite trees and thought I would share.
Cats are sooooo funny….in the oddest ways!!!

Coziest Camping in the World!

Leslie Patson — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:00:55 +0000

Well, maybe not in the world but for sure North of Santa Barbara! El Capitan, just recently on the cover of Sunset Magazine, is such a fantastic adventure! Imagine camping, only luxury style!
You can rent either tents or cabins – we always opt for tents, they’re so romantic! And every one comes with its own fire pit for BBQ-ing and picnic table. Each of us arrived with a cooler packed full of food (of course!) and soon after our arrival and right before it got dark the cooking began: pork tenderloin, jumbo shrimp, gourmet sausages, little red potatoes, asparagus, potato salad and wine, yes lots of wine! The next morning (some arose earlier than others…) after breakfast and strong coffee at the little store/cafe Marc, Martin and Leslie set about on foot to explore the grounds while John, Vinnie, Lisa and Neil took advantage of the free bikes and rode down to the beach. We explored the organic vegetable garden way atop a hill overlooking the Pacific and then hiked through a forest filled with Eucalyptus till we got to the stone and sand covered beach. The weather was perfect, the day gorgeous and we could have stayed forever BUT we had to move on………..
Next stop: Hidden Hills Bed and Breakfast and Paso Robles!
Outside the little cafe/store

I love this stream

Fire Pit

out crazy moonlit dinner!

Pink Martini

Leslie Patson — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:48:13 +0000

The start of our long weekend adventure. John and Vinnie fly in from Florida. We already have Martin from Switzerland staying with us. Along with Lisa and Neil we all rendez-vous in Ventura to see
Pink Martini. It is one of those perfect days – not a cloud in the sky, spread out your picnic blanket, pour yourself a glass of rose and let the music begin!

Cozy Catch up!

Leslie Patson — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:40 +0000

I’m not sure how time flies but we all know it does….I’ve really had some fabulous adventures while my family was in town during the last couple of weeks – but then suddenly company is leaves, you’re a little exhausted, then you go back to work, get caught up in the grind and before you know it, a couple weeks have passed. I hate that! So, here’s an attempt to catch up – which is being done over Memorial Day weekend (wow! already?) – we are laying low, relaxing and the weather is cooperating by not offering us a lot of gorgeous sunshiny days but the continued threat of a storm, sun in, sun out – give me my pillow, I want to take another nap but instead I will try and recount the month of May!
This crayoned tablecloth schedule gives you some kind of idea of our family ambition!

Cozy Comfort Food: Zeke's Mac and Cheese

Leslie Patson — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:55:23 +0000

The coziest cook is one who doesn’t even need a recipe. That is my friend’s Zeke who made the most amazing mac and cheese the other night, and made it i might add, in his pajamas!!! Not only is Zeke an awesome cook he is also an amazing photographer. (he does fantastic headshots!)
Check out his recipe and his website: headshots.zekek.com

ZEKE’S MAC AND CHEESE
as told to me after only one glass of wine

Brown rice pasta from Trader Joes cooked al dente (he says any pasta will do but this was really good and I am a totally traditional pasta eater!)
GOOD CHEESES – now I know, this is key!!!
extra extra sharp white cheddar – 1 1/2 – 2 cups
Parmesean, Mozarella and Provolone – about 1/4 or so cup each
flour, butter, half and half
secret ingredient: a tablespoon Liquid Smoke! (who knew!)
bread crumbs

Preheat over to 350
Cook pasta al dente.
Make roux with butter, flour and half and half.
stir in cheeses
mix with pasta
sprinkle breadcrumbs over top
pour into buttered baking dish
bake for about 35 mins and broil to crisp breadcrumbs for about 5 mins.
Delicious!!!
Zeke, please comment if I made any mistakes!