The palatial Gstaad Palace was closed to welcome the weekend’s guests. Great organization was provided from the whole team and the program was curated in every detail: from heliskiing and carriage rides to Christmas shopping and Poker School.

With days off around the holidays, how are you going to pass time in the winter wonderland? Here are some suggestions to get pampered, enjoy time with your loved ones, sip and share some cheer.

What does five years mean to you? An anniversary you never thought you'd reach, that pesky question about goals you always get in interviews, or the absolute latest you plan to throw out that expensive tube of mascara, perhaps. But for Sunset Lounge, five years marks an epic saga in Dallas nightlife,

Sarah Vargo developed Maven after working at some of the nation’s top talent agencies and promotional companies. She started her career at International Creative Management (ICM) as an Assistant to a Talent Agent in Concerts. After gaining experience at ICM, she worked for boutique agencies where she was able to put her skills to test through talent buying, concert promotion and media planning. As the Marketing Director of Le Passage, she worked closely with Rockit Ranch Productions who currently own and operate The Underground and Rockit Bar and Grill. She coordinated fashion shows, charity events, sponsorships, and created trendy concepts and ideas. Clients such as Playboy, Ford Models, Elite Models, Gen Art, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago Scene, Chicago Social, music video editor AVIDDIVA and many others complete her A-List projects throughout her career. Sarah was a contributor to the NBC 5 Street Team and was the Promotions Director for “24/7 Chicago,” an entertainment show on NBC. She is on the Board of Directors for Active Chicago, a non-profit that sponsors the extra-curricular activities for children in need. Sarah is also on the planning committee for the 20th Annual Celebrity Chef Gala benefiting Meals on Wheels. Sarah consults and supports Chicago Non-Profit and Adiango Consulting, which are organizations that promote local charities.

We all knew when Shaquille O’Neal joined the Celtics, Boston was in for some shenanigans on and off the course. And Shaq certainly has not disappointed us in the slightest. On October 21st, Shaq announced on Twitter he was headed to Harvard Square in Cambridge to pose a statue for an hour, allowing fans to take a pictures with him. For Halloween...

The Wired Store trembled with the sounds of Brooklyn folk rock band The Honey Brothers.

The New York Knicks battled the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on Friday. The superstars on the court (LeBron, Dwyane, Bosh) brought out superstars in the stands. Spike Lee was up on his feet cheering throughout the game.

On Saturday, former “Las Vegas” star Vanessa Marcil was invited into the kitchen by Chef Kerry Simon at Simon at Palms Place for a personal cotton candy-making demonstration. Simon crowned her with a cotton candy scarf she wore around her neck throughout her meal.

Last night, former Disney star Vanessa Hudgens celebrated her 22nd birthday at Pure Nightclub inside of Caesars Palace. Despite her rumored breakup to longtime boyfriend Zac Efron, the Hollywood It girl still made it to her big Sin City birthday bash.

It's time to make that New Year's Eve dinner reservation, don't you think? Ring in 2011 with a celebratory feast at Fox Restaurant Concepts’ Blanco Tacos + Tequila, Bloom, The Greene House, Modern Steak, NoRTH, or Olive & Ivy, each capable of offering a dining experience that is just as unique as it is festive for the special night.

At this point, you have probably shopped the malls, the boutiques and are sea-sick from surfing the web for the perfect holiday gifts and final decorating touches. Why not enjoy the brisk seasonal air this weekend with a stroll through the unique atmosphere of Harvard Square? There is much going on and lots of spots, inside and out, to spend this festive time of year.

It was quite a birthday surprise for Candice Crawford Thursday night, who celebrated her 24th high atop Reunion Tower in Wolfgang Puck's chic Five Sixty restaurant. Boyfriend and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo decided this slowly revolving eatery with the perfect view of the cityscape was the perfect backdrop to pop this big question, to which Crawford excitedly accepted.

December 3rd marked the celebration of the 22nd anniversary of the major fundraising event for Saint Francis Memorial Hospital: Holiday Hob Nob on the Hill. Conceived and chaired by the late Bella Farrow, the event also celebrated the monumental philanthropic efforts of the “Nob Hill Fundraising Diva” by tying in a memorial tribute by former San Francisco mayor, Willie Brown, and Hob Nob Co-Chair, Elizabeth Thieriot.

Do you know the difference between good Italian olive oil and not-so-good Italian olive oil? Sometimes, it's tough to tell the difference, that's why the Italianissimi Project is working to promote awareness of "DOP" and "IGP" products from Italy, which indicate that the products are certified authentic.

Laugh along with the Ritz-Carlton SoBe tonight as they welcome stand-up comedians Rich Vos, Bonnie McFarlane and Bret Ernst for an evening of laughter and cheer.

On Thursday, Miami Heat star Lebron James hosted a signature “One of a Kind” special event at New York City’s 1Oak. James was joined by his teammate Dwyane Wade. The Heat players were in town for their big game tonight at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks.

Having acquired a gorgeous new 80,000-square-foot office space in the luxury office tower 1450 Brickell—the first LEED Gold Certified building in the area—the law firm invited more than 300 of Miami’s legal and business elite to join them in marveling at the breathtaking accomplishment.

I'm not sure why drinking tea is often associated with old English women. I for one love drinking tea — all kinds! Of course, you can pick up a box of tea at your local grocery store, but there's nothing more soothing than sipping a steaming hot cup of tea in a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by friends. I've done a little research and have found the top five places to "take tea" in South Florida.