It seems like every day there is a new boutique hotel opening in the city but The Greenwich Hotel seems more like a home than a hotel. Albeit a home in Tribeca owned by a movie star and in this case Robert DeNiro. The best part about the hotel is that no two rooms look […]

When I told everyone that I had to go to the Hamptons for an installation, I think everyone assumed I would be sitting by the pool eating bon bons while directing the delivery men as to where to place furniture. This could not be farther from reality although we did get to have a little […]

I haven’t shopped at Banana Republic much lately except to peruse the costume jewelry. I find everything else has too much “bedazzling” but it looks like they got the memo to to lighten up and return to the classics. Their new advertising campaign might make me rethink my ban on Banana. Just hope the clothes […]

I’m in the Hamptons working but I thought I would leave you with some of my favorite images and designs from the past year that I think you will enjoy just as much the second time around. Bon Weekend!

I’ve been on the hunt for good photos of the Sutton Place apartment of the late Bill Blass and I finally found them in The Fashion House: Inside the Homes of Leading Designers by Lisa Lovatt-Smith and published in 1997. Of course, everything is impeccable and beautiful just like Mr. Blass and his clothing. I […]

I knew Celerie Kemble had a new line of fabrics coming out from Schumacher but I didn’t realize she also had a book coming out this fall entitled Celerie Kemble: To Your Taste, Create Modern Rooms with a Traditional Twist. I think Celerie has a very pretty style that is always evolving and I look […]

Remember Michael Bargo and his spectacular studio from Domino magazine? Well, turns out he’s upgraded to a one bedroom and took the New York Times along on a shopping trip. Michael also used to work for Thomas O’Brien and Aero Studios who are having a great sale right now. Check the old apartment below and […]

Let the countdown begin! Season 2 of Gossip Girl begins on September 1st with a little fun in the sun of The Hamptons. Too bad they aren’t actually filming in The Hamptons since I will be there Thursday and Friday for an installation. It would have been fun to report back some Blair and Serena […]

The only thing that makes up for the fact that it doesn’t seem like Ladurée is moving into the refurbished Plaza is that Assouline has and is already open! It’s a small space on the mezzanine but it’s packed with the beautiful books that we’ve come to expect from the the fashionable firm. Other offerings […]

Sometimes you just never know where the day will take you in New York. I had plans to meet someone for drinks but then someone else invited us to a penthouse roof party with some pretty intimidating creative people but of course we couldn’t say no and boy were we glad we didn’t. One of […]

Who knew a simple question about ironing sheets could lead to so many comments! Thanks to everyone shared their ironing or non-ironing habits! The consensus seems to be that most people change their sheets once a week and there are a lot of other particular people out there who love ironed sheets as much as […]

We’ve been having many discussions about bed linens at work this week since we are sourcing them for clients. This lead to more discussions about who irons them and who doesn’t and how often they change them. I have also been dealing with linens at the Bachelor Pad since he is out of town and […]

I love meeting people who are passionate about their work, especially those involved in art and design and this past weekend I had the pleasure of meeting two such wonderful people. The first was a private art consultant who paid her dues and now has an enviable life, in addition to being the sweetest person […]

I’ve had a few people ask me to recommend a good design book for the non-professional and I never had a good suggestion until I came across Jeffrey Bilhuber’s Design Basics. It’s well written and gives great advice on how the design process works whether you’re working with a professional or doing it yourself. And […]

Is everything from Hermès ridiculously expensive? I’m going to have to say yes and I’ll tell you why in a second. I was reading the New York Times online and found a story about Kelly Wearsler shopping for hard to find design books which included “The Hermès Shop Windows” by Leila Menchari, who has been […]

I’m not the only person who thinks the Sophie Dress from Club Monaco is the perfect summer dress since the black version pretty much sold out everywhere. Luckily, I managed to snag the white and taupe versions. Paired with a wide belt and sandals, the dress is perfect for work or play. Get one before […]

One of my readers wished she could find the photos from the Laird family townhouse that we’re also published in Elle Decor and her wish is my command. I had already uploaded them because I wanted to post them since I love seeing how owners decorate their different homes. In the living room above, an […]

There is nothing I love more than peaking into the Hampton homes of fabulous New Yorkers. It makes me want to work harder so I can have a place to getaway from the city every weekend and the Bridgehampton home of legendary advertising guru Trey Laird and his family is no different. It looks soothing […]

Everyone who lives in New York has a love/hate relationship with the city and if they say they don’t, they are lying. Some days just start off on the wrong foot like this morning. I was more than slightly hungover and very tired. I was running late for work. It was hazy, hot and humid […]

I mentioned in my Bachelor Pad Sneak Peak post that the entry console was from Pieces, Lee Kleinhelter’s fabulous store in Atlanta. We also bought the bedside tables from Pieces and couldn’t be happier! The furniture is fabulous and so are Lee, Anna and Perry, who were all beyond helpful during the ordering and delivery […]