Joan Rivers is appearing at our theater this Friday, May 10th.  We are having a Red Carpet extravaganza before the show complete with paparazzi and....."The Countess Bedelia" is the hostess and celebrity interviewer.


Check out all the festivities at the Berkshire Theatre Group.

I have been getting so many offers for couture fashions and custom jewels that my head is spinning!! 

Fortunately the Countess has already assembled a wardrobe that is the envy of socialites everywhere and the Countess jewels have attained legendary status....


Looking forward to interviewing you all on the Red Carpet!



Tonight's the night!!  Security has given me a code word:  COTUS  (Countess of the United States).  Let the fun begin!!

AND......Here I am with my handsome dates for the evening, Troy (the manager of Rumpy's Tavern) and his partner Jon.....



I must have had my picture taken with about 200 patrons in a 2 hour period.  I have renewed respect for Joan Rivers on the Red Carpet.  It is a lot of work!!  Fortunately I had several assistants bringing me glasses of Glenlivet to keep my energy up.  Seriously it was a lot of fun....and my jokes got some big laughs.  Joan's show was as fabulous as she is.  She looked wonderful.  A memorable evening for sure.

Crown, Sceptor, Sequins, and Jewels......70 years old and still partying!!



We also made a Harlem Shake video.  That should be hilarious!!

It has been a couple of months since I returned from Paris. It was my first trip to the city and it was like stepping into a fairytale with a handsome prince by my side.  The weather was perfect for enjoying all the city had to offer.  Visited friends who were performing there and met new friends.  So many happy memories!



My personal photographer insisted on a photo shoot on the lawn in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Paris!!!  I will be back soon.

Paris in 4 days!!!  It is starting to seem real.


Guess I better get some euros!!!!

Today I am preparing the guest suite at the Castle Bedelia for the arrival of my Paris friends.  We will have a week of strolling, eating fabulous cuisine, and drinking many bottles of French wine...right here in the beautiful Berkshires.


This picture is courtesy of the Facebook page of "Visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts".  The leaves are changing and autumn weather is here.  As much as I love to travel, there's no place like home!


I'm sure there will be many discussions about Paris activities during the week and this web page listing the Best Paris Sights and Attractions will get a lot of hits from me.  When I am in Paris it will be wonderful to refer to my blog anytime I need to look something up.

Days 23 to 30 Preparation for Paris trip:  Walk 2 miles every day and talk about Paris.....a lot!

I might even have to visit the original Chanel store, located at 31, rue Cambon, to pick up a little haute couture for an evening out on the town.


Day 22 Preparation for Paris trip:  Pack the fox fur wrap in the Paris suitcase.  That will keep you warm!

“NuitBlanche is best experienced by ambling. You might choose a couple must-see events and leave the remainder of the evening to chance. Treat Nuit Blanche with the avant garde spirit it represents, and remember, you, too, are part of the happening.”

Day 21 Preparation for Paris trip:  Practice “ambling” just like the guide book says J