My Vegas Weekend
These past few weeks, the work pace has been intense—some days it’s a scramble to accomplish all of my tasks. I just picked up two new listings: one in Hancock Park listed at $8.95 million and another in Brentwood selling for $10.25 million. In addition, I closed a deal on Evans Road in Pacific Palisades.
My book has made my already intense schedule even more difficult to maintain. That’s why I couldn’t wait to take a short break from the hectic workday and spend a couple of days with my husband, Saeed, in Las Vegas over the President’s Day weekend. Trips like these are an important respite from the fast paced life of a Beverly Hills broker.
We stayed in the Wynn Hotel and ate an magnificent meal at celebrated chef, Daniel Boulud's brasserie, home of the $32 hamburger. The chef, entrepreneur, and cookbook author's has restaurants in New York, Palm Beach, and Las Vegas. At Boulud’s brasserie, I opted out of the famous burger, and instead dined on the roasted beet salad, pumpkin soup, and for my main entrée I ordered the braised short ribs—exquisite. The ribs are one of his signature dishes and they are worthy of all the hype. Click here his short rib recipe. What made the meal particularly memorable was the water show that we watched while we dined on the famous chef’s concoctions.
The Wynn is also where Saeed and I saw La Reve, the show by Franco Dragone, Cirque du Soleil’s former creative director. The Wynn’s theatre is circular, which means that everyone gets a fantastic seat. In the middle of the performance space is a pool that holds 1 million gallons of water. The production is an incredible feat of art, athleticism, and engineering. It’s raised the bar on acrobatic shows that Cirque du Soleil made famous.
Vegas is definitely a place for those who are passionate shoppers. All the major players in global fashion are represented, as well as fabulous jewelers and furriers. I made a stop at Jimmy Choo’s boutique, which is always an exercise in personal restraint. His couture shoes are irresistible. Since many of the indoor shopping centers are connected, you can spend the entire day without seeing daylight. Just travel from mall to mall through a maze of pedestrian tunnels.
I’m no gambler, so I’ve always enjoyed Las Vegas for its shows and glamorous side. As the city’s boutiques and retail stores grow to house the biggest names in global retail, I see one unfortunate consequence of its massive appeal. A casual thread runs throughout the city that takes away from its sophistication. Dressing down is by no means limited to Vegas—I see it everywhere. But witnessing it there was particularly disheartening. The Las Vegas that I hold dear to my heart has casinos filled with couples donning elegant formal wear. Instead I saw flip-flops--lots of them--and torn jeans, which make it seem less Monaco and more Morongo.
It’s always refreshing to get away, even for just a weekend. The trip provided me the space to recharge my batteries and return to work with clarity and focus. Throughout my years as a mother and real estate broker, I’ve always had a vision of where I was headed. When I was at home with my kids, I added to my maternal duties by creating custom-made apparel for children in the community, dance troupes, and gymnastics teams.
Once I became a broker, I worked tirelessly to build my client base. Always planning ahead gave me consistent results and has guided my path. My advice to you: instead of moving whichever way the wind blows, continue to create opportunity by tirelessly completing the small steps necessary to accomplish bigger goals. ♦Digg it ♦del.icio.us ♦Add to Technorati Faves
My book has made my already intense schedule even more difficult to maintain. That’s why I couldn’t wait to take a short break from the hectic workday and spend a couple of days with my husband, Saeed, in Las Vegas over the President’s Day weekend. Trips like these are an important respite from the fast paced life of a Beverly Hills broker.
We stayed in the Wynn Hotel and ate an magnificent meal at celebrated chef, Daniel Boulud's brasserie, home of the $32 hamburger. The chef, entrepreneur, and cookbook author's has restaurants in New York, Palm Beach, and Las Vegas. At Boulud’s brasserie, I opted out of the famous burger, and instead dined on the roasted beet salad, pumpkin soup, and for my main entrée I ordered the braised short ribs—exquisite. The ribs are one of his signature dishes and they are worthy of all the hype. Click here his short rib recipe. What made the meal particularly memorable was the water show that we watched while we dined on the famous chef’s concoctions.
The Wynn is also where Saeed and I saw La Reve, the show by Franco Dragone, Cirque du Soleil’s former creative director. The Wynn’s theatre is circular, which means that everyone gets a fantastic seat. In the middle of the performance space is a pool that holds 1 million gallons of water. The production is an incredible feat of art, athleticism, and engineering. It’s raised the bar on acrobatic shows that Cirque du Soleil made famous.
Vegas is definitely a place for those who are passionate shoppers. All the major players in global fashion are represented, as well as fabulous jewelers and furriers. I made a stop at Jimmy Choo’s boutique, which is always an exercise in personal restraint. His couture shoes are irresistible. Since many of the indoor shopping centers are connected, you can spend the entire day without seeing daylight. Just travel from mall to mall through a maze of pedestrian tunnels.
I’m no gambler, so I’ve always enjoyed Las Vegas for its shows and glamorous side. As the city’s boutiques and retail stores grow to house the biggest names in global retail, I see one unfortunate consequence of its massive appeal. A casual thread runs throughout the city that takes away from its sophistication. Dressing down is by no means limited to Vegas—I see it everywhere. But witnessing it there was particularly disheartening. The Las Vegas that I hold dear to my heart has casinos filled with couples donning elegant formal wear. Instead I saw flip-flops--lots of them--and torn jeans, which make it seem less Monaco and more Morongo.
It’s always refreshing to get away, even for just a weekend. The trip provided me the space to recharge my batteries and return to work with clarity and focus. Throughout my years as a mother and real estate broker, I’ve always had a vision of where I was headed. When I was at home with my kids, I added to my maternal duties by creating custom-made apparel for children in the community, dance troupes, and gymnastics teams.
Once I became a broker, I worked tirelessly to build my client base. Always planning ahead gave me consistent results and has guided my path. My advice to you: instead of moving whichever way the wind blows, continue to create opportunity by tirelessly completing the small steps necessary to accomplish bigger goals. ♦Digg it ♦del.icio.us ♦Add to Technorati Faves
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