I am definitely planning a few longer posts on some of the things I did in Paris like my trip to BETC, the brocante de la rue Bretagne, and the Musée Nissim de Camondo but I thought it might be fun to first give you a overview of my quick trip. I pretty much hit the ground […]
I had an amazing time in Paris but it was much too short so I am already planning another trip this fall. I can’t wait to spend more time exploring new parts of my favorite city. The highlight of this trip was finding the twice a year brocante around the rue de Bretagna in the […]
My first day in Paris involved a little rain that later turned into a heavy shower. I’m glad I got out and about around Saint Germain and the Louvre before it sent me back to my hotel for warmth. I usually don’t like to photograph people but some of these are my favorites since they […]
I uploaded these photos before I left for Paris but forgot to actually write anything or post it. In all honesty, jet lag is rearing it’s ugly head. Or at least that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. I actually posted these photos of designer Jacques Grange’s apartment in the Palais Royal a few […]
“Paris is always a good idea.” – Audrey Hepburn I couldn’t agree with Audrey more especially since I’m off to Paris tonight. I’m headed to the City of Light for a press trip with a lot of built in personal time. The weather seems a little iffy and not unlike what it’s been in New […]
Until I get back on track from the long weekend, I suggest heading over to Guest of a Guest to read a fun interview I did with them last week. You can also see a few more photos of my apartment.
The sun is finally out after what seemed like a week of rain. That means you might want to pull out a hat except that the gale force winds would probably blow it off your head. Maybe better to display your hats on the wall or in the entry. Nothing says summer like a good […]
When I first saw the cover image of the Wall Street Journal Magazine last week, it looked more appropriate for September not May but the jokes on me. It’s currently 45 degrees in New York and this cable knit sweater from The Row would be perfect to wear today. The magazine is inside the Saturday, May […]
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” – Nick Carraway, The Great Gatsby It’s the start of the Memorial Day weekend here in the US and […]
It’s been exciting to see the progress of Serena & Lily from when I was first introduced to them in 2010. It was even more inspiring to hear founders Lily Kanter and Serena Dugan talk about the really early days when they just made crib bedding while standing in their first retail store in the […]
The Hamptons are always chic but this summer they are definitely getting a little more chic. Today I was out in Wainscott for a preview of the new Serena & Lily store, photos to come tomorrow, and here is a peek into Aerin Lauder’s new Southampton store. Both are opening on Saturday, May 25th and […]
“Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity. Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better.” – John Updike I was busy the last few days preparing for a little photo shoot in my apartment today. Now I feel like I need a break. We’ll be back tomorrow with […]
Christie’s auction house was kind enough to as me to be their Arbiter of Style this month. I chose my favorite pieces from the upcoming Interiors Sale, taking place June 18 and 19 in New York, including this gorgeous painting Anemones with Red Cloth above by artist Nell Blaine. I also answered some fun questions you […]
“Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1844 Photo by me via instagram
“Of all peoples, the Greeks have dreamt the dream of life best.” – Goethe For her third season of Chance, founder and creative director Julia Leach not only dreamed of Greece but traveled there to capture the spirit of the collection on location. She worked with local photographer Yiorgos Kaplasnidis and a local model in these […]
One of the more avant guard rooms in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House is Sara Story‘s Bamboo Story space. She provided background information on the design so I thought it would be nice to share it in its entirety. ” Sara Story’s installation is a composition of form and color that invites viewers’ heightened […]
I always wish that readers would remember that the designers who participate in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on their rooms. And more importantly, it’s all done for charity before they criticize a space that’s not their taste. That said, one of my readers […]
I didn’t realize until the end of my tour of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House that Kathryn Ireland designed the only bedroom in this year’s townhouse. I’m glad it was a really chic one then. Kathryn’s style is usually very California Bohemian Chic but I thought she did a great job translating that to […]
I remember speaking with someone last year about Aerin Lauder‘s line for Lee Jofa and today I saw the final amazing result. It makes me wish I worked on more design projects because I could scheme them, along with her carpets and home accessories a million different ways from Sunday. The fabric designs also grace […]
Interior designer Stephen Mooney designed the smallest room in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House with the biggest impact this year. It’s a petite space designed as ladies writing room that is a serene oasis in the chaos of the rest of the house. It would make an excellent room for blogging too. I wonder […]