I don't like to act like a groupie, but today at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in D.C., I saw Steadman. Should I have tried to find out if Oprah was in the house? The Frugal Sociallite can't run folks down, but those who do, get their mission accomplished. I have a project where I need to reach the esteemed Ms. O. What do you think?

Hanging Out as guest of InterContinental Hotels

Just had dinner with Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor for CBS and formerly The Today Show. Also sat with President, CEO and PR Directors of Inter-Continental Hotels (IHG) Worldwide (Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, Hotel Indigo, etc.)  Left to Right, Andrew Bard, my contact and oh-so-diligent contact at Weber Shandwick PR firm, Peter Greenberg, who we're lucky to see outside of a TV screen or First Class plane seat, Natasha Gullett, Director of Brand Communications for IHG, Me/The Frugal Socialite and British hostess with the most-ess, Francie Shulwolf.

Just made a Mint Julep, courtesy nightcap I found in my room, at The Willard Inter-Continental in D.C. The housekeepers here are on top of it all!  The tray is placed discreetly beside the magazines and almost hides out, until you notice the TV is tuned to Jim Hewes, bartender at the Round Robin bar downstairs. Jim tutors on how to make a Mint Julep.  After seeing it run over and over, it's time to crush some ice and mix that drink up!  I'm enjoying historic luxury at the building I drive by weekly. The Frugal Socialite has to figure out how to have a stay-over in my own town more often...