The BEST and Most Thoughtful Christmas Gift

Honestly -- how is Matt Bercovitz still single??? He gave Tai the MOST AMAZING THOUGHTFUL Christmas gift. The best olive oils from all of her favorite places in Italy. Kudos to Matt! Now Tai can cook more for you!

BEST DRINK IN THE WORLD

Ocean Trust Mango Martini...Tai had two and Debi had 3...but gosh -- $1 from each drink goes to Ocean Trust. We had them 2 day in a row! Isn't that what holidays are for?

Tai Collins, Debi Tucker & Susan D'Elosua

Here's a cocktail that "gives back" and is certainly worth toasting this holiday season:  the Ocean Trust Martini from Bonefish Grill restaurants, which gives $1 back to the Ocean Trust Foundation for every OT Martini sold in any of Bonefish Grill's 150+ locations. 

The Ocean Trust Foundation is an ocean conservation foundation building partnerships for the environment 

OceanTrust Martini Recipe from Bonefish Grill
Ingredients:
1 each Orange Slice
1 each Large 3-4" mango wedge
2 oz Absolut Citron vodka
1 oz Fresh sour mix
1 full turn Peppercorn Mill
.5 oz Soda Water
Garnish Orange Twist
Procedure:
Combine orange slice, mango wedge, Absolut Citron, and fresh sour mix in a shaker tin. MUDDLE WELL. Add ice. Take a peppercorn mill and give it 1 full turn. Shake 20 times. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Add soda water to the top of the martini. Garnish with orange twist.

Traveling In Style

Seriously, Tai's long time friend Debi has been traveling since the spring all over the country on her own in her little (or not so little) casa on wheels -- complete with fireplace, king and double beds and washer and dryer. Who needs more? Actually Tai does for her dishes and Marissa does for her clothes but that's another story. Tai joinedDebi for a few days during the holidays. It's expandable!

We're Not In Cannes Any More...

Dorthy we're not in "Cannes" anymore...but the yachts and water in sunny California aren't so bad!

Crowns...

"Princesses wear crowns to remind them that they are beautiful and special because some days its easy to forget."

Who Says It Doesn't Get Cold In Southern California?

Magic Moment...

After our (A Chance for Children) Christmas Celebration at Communidad Cesar Chavez homeless shelter, Tai captured "watching for Santa."

A Chance for Children 20th Annual Christmas Event...

at Communidad Cesar Chavez homeless shelter.

Thanks to BCBG

Special thanks to BCBG & Daniella Peters & Birgit Muller for hosting a holiday event with a percent of sales for the evening going to A Chance for Children for their holiday events.

Tai With Former Dodger Greats!

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LA Dodgers Host Christmas Party

The Los Angeles Dodgers invited A Chance for Children to a holiday event that included a fun day with Santa, current and former Dodger players, games, carols, a Christmas story, and lots of presents for all!

Midnight Feast...

Tai Collins, Marissa McDaniel, Phillipa White, & Desiree Manuel

...our night ended at The Beverly Hills Hotel for a nightcap which turned into a yummy feast.

Christmas Party Beverly Hills Style!

Our friends Birgit Muller (amazing stylist) and Daniella Peters hosted a fabulous holiday party! Marissa wore the hot little number she picked up in Cannes while Bikini Traveling this summer. Tai wore her new Chanel dress with fur trim.

Tai Collins & Marissa McDaniel

Phillipa White & Tai

Desiree Manuel sparkling in her red dress.