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… is my kind of town! Could not resist the tourist kitsch and fun of the #christkindlmarkt in Chicago and bought this fab ornament in honor of His Grace’s favorite city and happy to be here as the #talkinbig book tour continues!

Sporting our gorgeous @ibumovement coats. For latest trunk show info solloe linkin their profile. .
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#supportingwomen #supportingwomeninbusiness #ibu #ibumovement

I can… I swear…

Well done, sir; well done this beautiful loving family; and well done the honor guard and 3d Infantry. You make us all proud. Blessings.

So proud of His Grace and the turnout last night fir the NY launch of Talkin’ Big Our friends the Landrigans graciously hosted @verdurajewelry and it seemed only fitting that the author wear a piece or two of their signature elegance. Coco Chanel eat your heart out. Thank you ALL dear friends and Insta-friends for your support. We are gobsmacked! More at www.talkinbig.com and also via link in my profile. .
#talkinbig #tomdittmer #tomdittmermemoir #verdura

Keeping it simple this year as am only in NYC a few days but cannot keep myself from decorating. A great and easy solution is always to do lots of one thing. Between the fragrant garland and sweet scent of narcissus our new NY pad still looks like the living room of “Sanford and Son” but it sure smells good. .
#simplechristmasdecorations #narcissus #christmaswindows #christmaswindowtreatment #christmaswindowdecorations

The ever festive New York classic, Christmas lunch at Doubles. They do a beautiful job year after year, and such a fun, lively, well-dressed(!), and talkative (shoutative?) crowd that one’s ears ring for hours afterward. #andithoughtitwassleighbells

A passageway in the ancient port town of Jaffa. Such a whirlwind trip to Israel – I am still absorbing it The blue of this door was a beautiful compliment to the ochres and siennas of the stone and masonry. .
#jaffa #israel

After the 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor, George H.W. Bush enlisted at age 18 to become then the youngest US Naval aviator in history. Whatever your politics, this was a brave and good man, a devoted public servant, husband, father, and an honorable president. Well done and rest in peace Mr. President. I am privileged to have met you and to know your wonderful family. Photo AFP/Getty via @guardian_us @theguardian @maggieacts @bigmarvino #georgehwbush #41 #presidentbush #presidentbush41

The Dome on the Rock and the Western (Wailing) Wall, Fascinating that the King of Jordan financed with personal funds the layering of the dome with real gold, which eased the way toward peace with Jordan. Swiping left, the continued view, somewhat moodier, with the mosque tower. It’s all a very long and complex story…
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#jerusalem #westernwall #domeontherock #kingofjordan #oldcity #israel

Jerusalem, view from David Citadel Hotel. Will post stories soon! .
@thedavidcitadel #jerusalem #prettylight #iwanttopaintit

The stunning view of St Peter’s Monastery in the old city of Jaffa, Israel, a short walk from Tel Aviv center. Loving Tel Aviv! First time here. Family trip. .
#stpetersmonastery #jaffa #telaviv