It was an exceptionally busy (and fun) year that started in Zanzibar, ended in the Deep South, with stops in Princeton, NYC, Michigan, Montana, and more!
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Woodstock of the Sahara
When 26 African and American musicians came together for a singular performance in the Algerian desert. Plus, I got a little wild with a few American friends who came for the show.
Newsletter 1: Give a Gift of Good Design and Classic Holiday Movies that Inspire
Hello, happy holiday season, and welcome to the first issue of the Next Dinner Party Designs monthly newsletter where I’ll share tips and tricks and deals and also what’s inspiring me, design-wise. Separately, I’ve maintained a blog called The Next Dinner Party for the past decade and I write about life abroad, travel, dinner partiesContinue reading “Newsletter 1: Give a Gift of Good Design and Classic Holiday Movies that Inspire”
Introducing Next Dinner Party Designs
I just launched an interior design consultancy to help folks create rooms that reflect their personalities and can showcase all their beautiful things.
Are Robot Restaurants the New Thing?
Have all the waiters been replaced by robots? I don’t like it.
Vintage Rugs, Village Tours, and a Desert Fox Named Mike
A weekend trip to the “Cubist painting” southern Algerian town of Ghardaia offers more than just vintage rugs at amazingly low prices.
Princeton Patio Reveal
An avid dinner partier moves into a one-bedroom apartment with no dining room table, what to do? Build an al fresco dining space of course, inspired by the English countryside.
Reconnecting With America
After catching up with family and friends in Michigan, Denver, and Montana, I’m back in Princeton, trying to find my groove. A literary lecture helps.
Princeton for a Year
Adam’s academic year in quaint-yet-stately Princeton is a nice way for me get reacquainted with life in America.
What I’ll Miss About Algeria
After three years living in Algeria, I will miss a lot.