Corinna with Guido the pug
Recently enjoyed a heavenly visit to a friend’s home on Lake Burton.
Sun and fun and so much great food!
But the highlight was time on the boat with Guido the pug.
He’s not much a of swimmer, so his life vest is a must.
And best of all, it comes equipped with a handle — very helpful for dipping him over the side!
Goat cheese and marinara at Pricci
Pricci is one of my favorite restaurants in Buckhead.
(Click here to check out their website).
So I was thrilled when I learned that Thursday nights they sell all their bottled wine at half price!
A wonderful compliment to the mouthwatering bread and goat cheese that comes complimentary with every meal.
Buon Appetito!
Corinna with Miss Sophia
I’ve been a huge fan or her “Girltalk” on the Frank and Wanda show for years.
Then last week I finally got to interview Miss Sophia from v103.
She’s a hoot!
We talked about some of the questions I’ve been getting from women for my new “Single In the City” segment.
One of the questions was: “Who should pick up the check, the man or the woman?”.
Miss Sophia answered: “The man should pick up the check — you have to let a man be a man”.
Then we both realized the irony of what she’d just said — so she looked right at the camera and added:
“Or let the man be a woman, what ever the case may be!”.
Look for “her” in the coming weeks on Better Mornings Atlanta.
And feel free to send me your relationship questions.
You may just hear them answered on TV!
Corinna and LeAnn Rimes
Got to meet LeAnn Rimes Friday night when she performed at the Fred Amphitheater in Peachtree City.
She’s been in the headlines lately because of rumors about a shaky marriage, so she didn’t do interviews.
But oh did she seem to have the weight of the world on her shoulders.
She ended the concert with a song by Janis Joplin — a women who died at 27 — the same age that LeAnn is now.
My thought was “this is a woman who is alone”.
I can only imagine what it must have taken for her to sue her own father — awhile back.
Now to be losing her husband, as well.
I feel for her.
LeAnn did manage to smile for some pictures, and even signed a purse for charity.
It’ll be auctioned off this fall at an event called “Open Your Purse” for the YWCA.
Corinna at the Eiffel Tower
I recently had the trip of a lifetime, when a friend invited me to help celebrate his birthday in Paris!
The Ritz Paris
The Ritz Paris has to be the most luxurious hotel in the world.
The waiters at the Hemingway bar are so amazingly attentive, they even managed to understand my French!
Pastries at La durée
Of course my favorite part of Paris was the food!
A stop for pastries at La Duree is a must for any first time visitor.
Le Pre Catelan
One of the most incredible dining experiences in the city was at Le Pre Catelan.
Corinna and the Chef
I’m such a tourist, I photographed the butter, then had the chef sign my menu.
Corinna and the Chef
After all that, the chef came out to have a picture taken with me!
Baby clothes pins
I love the detail of the baby clothes pins on this pepperoni appetizer.
Soufflé
But by far my favorite was the souffle at the end of the meal.
Crack!
It took a fork to break open the hard candy shell and get to the goodness inside.
Vive la France!
Corinna on Aruba's Palm Beach
Needless to say, I accepted!
This first night was dedicated to dining.
Corinna at the Westin Aruba
We started with a bare foot meal at Sunset at the Westin on Aruba’s Palm Beach.
Corinna with Oliver the Golf Pro
The next day we hit the links for golf, Aruba style. Oliver, the golf pro, explains that they have consistent sunshine 365 days a year, so there are “no bad days”.
Coirnna with Wim the Surf Instructor
Next we talked with Wim, the surf instuctor, who offered to give me a wind surfing lesson.
Toe testing the water
After giving the water a toe test, I decided to go for it!
Star Fish Surf
In the end, I was awarded a gold star, Aruba style!
Gold Star, Aruba Style
Floating Chair
What child hasn’t dreamed of floating away on the string of their balloon?
Well for me it took 75 balloons and the work of some very creative Disney engineers.
But the result was magical!
Better Mornings Crew
Corinna with Salvatore Ferragamo
The estimable Ferragamo family, long known for their exquisite bags and footwear, has now ventured into the world of wine, thanks to Salvatore Ferragamo the third.
He was in Atlanta recently for an amazing wine dinner at Antica Posta in Buckhead.
The dashing Italian’s English is good, but deliciously accented.
Still, after a few glasses of the rich Il Borro wine, we all understood one another perfectly!
Try it for yourself, or, better yet, visit his Tuscan winery in person!
W Hotel Helicopter
The W Atlanta Downtown has a new helipad!
I got to be part of the grand opening celebration — then I even got to take a tour around the city!
View From Above
The tour is offered courtesy of Prestige Helicopters, Inc.
