Kit Kat Bars by Michel Richard, Kir Royale, and Books Written for You

On Wednesday evening I held my second book signing at Boulevard 3 off of the Sunset Strip. The bar and lounge is located in the historic Hollywood Athletic club and is the venue of choice for LA's hottest movie premiers, parties, and performances. Peter Famulari, formerly of The Mondrian Hotel's SkyBar is the mastermind behind Boulevard 3.

Over 300 guests attended the event, and I appreciate all the support I received from friends and family. Braving mid-week traffic is never fun, and I’m thankful that so many made the effort to attend.

Guests were treated to a fabulous evening. They entered underneath Boulevard 3’s arch, and they were greeted with an enlarged photo of my book. As they made their way inside they walked through the courtyard where they saw other guests chatting below canopies in private lounge spaces.

Once they entered the club, they saw an animated version of my book projected above Boulevard 3’s fireplace. Howard, my son and sought-after visual effects specialist, created the digital presentation. He also designed the cover. I always receive lots of compliments for the dust jacket. Think “Bewitched” meets Sweet Lady Janes—the popular cake shop located off of Melrose.

My guests included fellow real estate powerbrokers, high profile business professionals, friends, and family. (You’ll see pictures of Saeed, my husband, along with my children and their significant others.)

All of us were treated to cocktails and VOSS water (some took the sleek bottles home). And one of the highlights of the event were the delicacies created by James Beard Award-winning chef Michel Richard.

Citrus at Social, the restaurant whose menu Michel Richard developed is located next to Boulevard 3. Since it’s opening, it has received rave reviews.

We enjoyed his signature creations such as his version of the Kit Kat bar—white or milk chocolate rectangles of mousse mounted atop delicate wafers, spring rolls filled with mushroom, delicately seasoned raw tuna resting at the bottom of a Chinese style spoon that was really a cracker, and corn chowder poured into an eggshell complete with a straw for relaxed sipping.

I was so excited to see friends and colleagues, and I'd get caught up in conversation. My assistant would remind me to continue signing books. And sign books I did. We sold boxes of them, and I wrote a personal message in every single one. I am thrilled to be able to help others reach their goals by reading my book.

In the end, I couldn’t have wished for a more successful event. It's gatherings like these that remind me of the countless connections I’ve made in LA throughout my 20 years in the real estate business. Serving my community for two decades means that I’m proud to call so many people my friends.

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