It’s been 60+ degrees in New York for what seems like a week. I’m not complaining but that means some of you might have to travel farther afield for some snow and skiing. I’ve never been to Aspen and I haven’t been on skis in years but after seeing Aerin Lauder’s home in the snowy […]
I was thinking about reposting Aerin Lauder’s beautiful holiday decorated East Hampton home from the old House & Garden when I discovered new photos on Vogue.com. It’s also been seen in Elle Decor but with any family house it has evolved and changed over the years. It looks like the living room has been repainted […]
Instead of spending Black Friday shopping, I decided to spend it enjoying some black and white photography. With a little color thrown in for good measure. In order to burn off some pumpkin pie calories, I also decided to walk the 30 blocks uptown to the Museum of the City of New York for the […]
Try not to shop till you drop on Black Friday and please save some stamina to support Small Business Saturday on November 26th. I am very lucky to live in New York where shopping is almost an Olympic event but it’s the small businesses and unique little stores that make it special. Bleecker Street used […]
Before I get too caught up in the Christmas spirit, I thought I should wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some chic table settings and centerpieces as well as some delicious looking dinners to get you in the mood. Hope you have a wonderful day and don’t eat too much! Martha Stewart Carolyne […]
When I first saw the photo above in World of Interiors, I immediately thought of the whimsical windows of Bergdorf Goodman so it seemed like the perfect follow up. The unicorns reside in the Chateau de la Goujeonnerie outside of La Rochelle, France. It was renovated and decorated by the three creative men behind Les Trois […]
It wouldn’t be the holidays in New York without the Bergdorf Goodman holiday windows. Each year, David Hoey and his team out do themselves and this year is no exception. The theme is “Carnival of the Animals” and they aren’t joking. Animals are practically bursting out of every window and are also making everyone who […]
When I was in Chicago last month, I was finally able to visit Jayson Home & Garden. I’ve shopped their website for myself and clients but nothing compares to seeing their mix of vintage and new furniture, accessories and curiosities in person. Makes me wish I lived in Chicago but since I don’t, I’m happy I […]
I can’t walk down Madison Avenue without popping into Barneys for a little shopping or sometimes just inspiration. So, I was extremely honored to be interviewed for their Barneys: The Window blog. You can read my thoughts on design and fashion as well as what I would would be wearing in the morning if I […]
Last week, I attended a chic little soiree for Talking Pictures by Ellen Graham. I mentioned once before that Mrs. Graham is one the best celebrity photographers whose name you probably don’t know but I bet you have seen her work. She’s shot all the greats but I have a feeling she likes staying a little […]
I think everyone can agree that cooler temperatures mean a return to comfort food. At no time is this more prevalent that at Thanksgiving which is coming up soon. I didn’t mind my tiny kitchen when it was the height of summer but now I wish I had more space and an area for a […]
One of the highlights from Marrakech, Morocco was visiting Jardin Majorelle. In 1923, the french painter Jacques Majorelle fell in love with the intense light of Morocco and built himself a Moorish villa around which he designed a luxurious garden and a separate bright blue studio. The garden was opened to the public in 1947 […]
Those of you in the worlds of beauty and fashion probably heard the news already. The world lost a tireless crusader for women’s health and breast cancer awareness in the passing of Evelyn Lauder. She was born in Vienna but fled to New York when the Nazi’s annexed Austria. She married Leonard Lauder in 1956 […]
Day three of our “no carb left behind” tour of Morocco found us at the Hotel Atlas Kasha in Agadir. I’m not gonna lie, I thought this eco-friendly hotel was going to be the most outside my comfort zone but I ended up loving it. When we arrived, it was only 6:30pm but completely pitch […]
It’s no secret that I love orange. From burnt to bright, it always makes me happy. It always looks great with neutrals like in the room by Jeffrey Bilhuber above, but also with pale and charcoal grey. Bon Weekend! Vogue UK Elle Decor Vogue UK Elle Decor J.Crew Bennett Chino Gil Schafer Tory Burch Blouse […]
While in Essaouira, Morocco we stayed at the very chic L’Heure Bleue hotel which sits just inside the walls of the medina. The minute we walked in, the group was in love. We all agreed that it looked exactly like we thought Casablanca was going to look but didn’t and was terrible romantic. It also […]
I originally intended to post about my trip to Morocco in chronological order. The first oasis resort at which we stayed, while gorgeous, didn’t seem like a true reflection of the country so I’m going to start with the medina in Essaouira. I will also be putting together a “chic travelers guide to Morocco” on […]
I just returned from my whirlwind week in Morocco and can’t believe all that I experienced in seven days! It was an amazing trip and can’t wait to share the highlights soon. One of them was definitely riding camels, actually dromedaries since they only have one hump, on the beach in Essaouira with my new friends […]
One trend that I noticed in High Point showrooms like Drexel Heritage above and in magazines are antlers. They never really go out of style and maybe I’m just noticing them again. Or it could be because they evoke the feeling of a cozy cabin in the woods now that we’re coming up on winter […]
