As a respectable gentleman, I would like to share some Valentine’s Day secrets with you. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that recognizes the special bond you share with your lady. That being said, dedicate this day to making your woman feel special. Good old-fashion manners will get you far. Put down your electronics, set aside [...]
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Return to the Big Apple
Tomorrow I depart for New York City, where I will be staying at one of my favorite hotels in the world, the Hôtel Plaza Athénée. I kept a diary during my last trip to New York, and now I would like to share with my friends and fans my experience at this magnificent hotel, in [...]
What A Difference A Year Makes by Laura Martella
With the holidays upon us, I’ve been spending time in nostalgic reflection on all of the blessings 2012 has brought to me. This time last year we were approaching the first Christmas without my mom; my dad had died ten months before her and I decided to channel my sadness into something positive. I had this [...]
Beverly Hills – My Home Away From Home
The only thing better than being home, is the familiarity of a home away from home. Life on the road for this gentleman in the last 6 months has been hectic to say the least. From New York to San Francisco to Beverly Hills it has been quite a ride, but what I want [...]
Alzheimer’s Awareness
As every gentleman must do on occasion, I, Gentleman Norman am taking a week off from giving fashion advice and practical tips for men. I will defer my blogging duties to Laura Martella, my mother, co author and the object of my affection: As Alzheimer’s Awareness Month winds down, I would like to take a [...]
Fashion’s Night Out
It happens every year just prior to Fashion Week, from Manhattan to Milan; Fashions Night Out is an after hours shopping event in which high end retailers host an after hours extravaganza for clients to drink champagne, enjoy hand passed hors d’oeuvres, watch the season’s new fashions coming down the runway, and shop (obviously). This [...]
The Philanthropic Gentleman
Having spent the last few months flying around the country sharing my wisdom on Gentlemanly behavior, I have clearly become quite a celebrity. Although stardom was not my intended goal, I must say that I do indeed enjoy my time in the limelight. I’ve heard it said that fame has it’s price, however I believe [...]
