Just a few more days left in July then the long hot hazy month of August awaits us. But if you look around in the stores it's already Fall!. Fall fashions are on the racks....summer clearance is pushed to the back...and school supplies have lined the shelves for weeks. That I expect.( and I don't even mind that the hardy mums are out in the garden section) but today I saw candy corn on sale. I'm not ready to pick out my Halloween costume just yet! Do you think summer is going too fast? One thing to look forward to is the SoNo Airts Celebration this weekend. Stop by and say hi at the Coast booth. I'll see you Sunday. Wendy

Being at Yankee Stadium Tuesday night for the last All Star Game in the House that Ruth Built....priceless.....two beers and a hot dog...27-dollars! Yes I got to go to the game....no I did not stay until the bitter end at 1:37am. It was a great night with all the living Hall of Famers on the field before the game. Sheryl Crow did a good job with the National Anthem and Yankee fans were in rare form with boos for anyone from Boston and even Sarah Jessica Parker when she came out as part of a fundraising plea for cancer research. I spied Mayor Bloomberg in the crowd along with Mayor Rudy and his wife. I also saw Bobby Flay.

If you were there or watched on t-v tell me who you saw and what you thought of the record 15-inning game. Check out some pictures from the game here.

p-s....can you believe the people seated next to us swiped our commemorative seat cushions as we stood up to let them pass ?!?!?!!!

About two years ago or so I was in line behind actor Hunt Block at Trader Joe's in Westport.

Although I wanted to talk to him all I could do is smile because I couldn't remember his "real" name....but Ben Warren from Guilding Light. It's fun living in Fairfield County where you never know who you'll see. I was excited to get my first glimpse at Paul and Joanne...the Newmans this January. Over the holiday weekend my husband took me out to Cafe Luc in Ridgefield.....as we were seated I noticed a woman who looked very familiar. She was seated with a large group of people and wasn't wearing make-up. That threw me for a moment since I'm used to seeing her on t-v usually playing va-va-voom women. My husband went to "check the car" so he could confirm my sighting suspicions. He heard her distinctive voice and agreed that it was Katherine Helmond....most loved from Soap and Who's the Boss.

So, who have you seen around town? When you see someone famous do you go out of your way to say hello? I'd love to hear from you on this! Eyes Wide Open Wendy

First of all Happy July! Hope you summer is going well so far. I had a great day

Saturday (6-28) enjoying Westport. The morning started with a remote broadcast from

Shaw's on the Post Road. Thanks to John and the crew who welcomed up as part of

Shaw's Summer Open House. They sure do have all the food and drink you need to celebrate summer!

After Shaw's I took a short ride down the road for a return visit to Beautiful Faces. I'm now ready for summer after a few hours with hair stylist Jamie Lainey and esthetician Cheryl Cascella. I entered the studio/spa a complete "before"...and left an "after". Jamie did a great job with hair cut and color and Cheryl gave me my first facial peel. Both ladies are pros and know just to do. (if you're like me and have not had a facial or peel get to Beatiful Faces asap!) Thanks to Gail and everyone for taking such good care of me. It's the kind of place where everyone gets custom attention. (check out their website beautiful-faces.com)

Of course I could't leave Westport without a stop next door to see Vicki at The Perfect Piece. Such great stuff for home and garden. I told her the gargole I bought in May is now protecting my deck with style.

Outdoor summer fun is great....and it sure helps to have your hair, face and home in good shape. Enjoy the holiday!! Wendy