It’s that time again. Awards season has begun and the 2017 Golden Globes did not disappoint. There seemed to be an exceptionally great group of films and television shows nominated this year but more importantly, the stars shown on the red carpet. Here’s my round up of some of the best. I absolutely loved Kristen […]
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean there aren’t still fun things to do and see. The cold weather is a good time to head out for some art and culture or stay home and watch a new program. Here are a few suggestions to get you excited about January. I stopped by The Frick Collection before […]
The new February 2017 issue of Architectural Digest is due on newsstands soon but until I get a copy, I’m enjoying their Web Exclusive Home Tours. The latest is the Gramercy Park pre-war apartment of interior designer Bennett Leifer that was a disaster when he found it. He transformed the one bedroom into a show […]
The number one New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. Research says that it takes three weeks to form a new habit so keep that in mind as you begin a new workout plan. Even the smallest step in the right direction helps. Experts agree that even just five minutes a day to start is […]
There are two little houses on West 4th Street that I’ve always wondered about as I walked past on my way to the shop or dine in the West Village. What’s really funny is that it was a British website that finally revealed their story. House & Garden UK features the connected homes that belong […]
Drop the last year into the silent limbo of the past. Let it go, for it was imperfect, and thank God that it can go. – Author unknown
Even though designer Michael S. Smith‘s Holmby Hills home is only onscreen for a few minutes in the film Nocturnal Animals, I immediately recognized the chic living room. I have a photographic memory from studying art history and looking at images for the blog for the last nine years but it’s also a pretty memorable […]
I saw Tom Ford’s recently released film Nocturnal Animals on Christmas Day. A holiday movie it is not but I’m glad I saw it for the cinematography and sets. The story is based on the book Tony and Susan and follows art gallery owner Susan Morrow, played by Amy Adams, who receives a book proof from her ex-husband […]
I really can’t believe the end of the year is upon us. This year flew by which means it’s time to think about what to wear for New Year’s Eve. Not many people like going out in New York since it’s such a hassle but here are some ideas for what ever type of party […]
Even if you’ve never been to Petersham Nurseries, chances are that you’ve heard of it. It was bought the by Gael and Francesco Boglione after Mick Jagger suggested they see the property. I’ve never seen photos of Petersham House until I opened the January 2017 issue of World of Interiors. I was wondering why it […]
I met my friend David Lawrence after posting a house he designed in the Hamptons on the blog in 2008. The blue and white home was featured on the cover and inside House Beautiful. We worked for the same designer but not at the same time and shared a love of beautiful things so of […]
The first time I met Starrett Ringbom was when she was working in public relations for Jonathan Adler. She was wearing a high waisted pair of vintage leather pants that belonged to her mother on a pouring down rainy day. I was dressed for the weather and did not look as chic. The first time I […]
Andrea Stanford, Design and Interiors Editor of C Magazine, is one of the chicest women I know. She’s also one of the happiest. I always joke it’s because she lives in sunny Los Angeles. But just because she lives in a warm climate doesn’t mean she doesn’t go all out for the holidays. Andrea told […]
I’ve had the Hamptons on my mind all day. The frigid weather is making me wish it was summer again and a massive fire on Main Street in Sag Harbor has me thinking of all my friends out east. Then Hamptons magazine editor-in-chief Samantha Yanks posted a photo of a friend’s home in Sagaponack this […]
It’s 25 degrees in New York today and was snowing earlier this morning. It’s the kind of day that makes me wish I could stay cozy in my pajamas all day. We’re also coming up on Christmas when most families open their presents while wearing pajamas. If you need a new pair for yourself or […]
I’m having the hardest time getting back on track after my recent travels. This morning, I just realized that Christmas is in a week and a half so I have a lot to do in a short amount of time. I also need to get back on track with blogging. Until I can edit all […]
I apologize for the radio silence on the blog this weekend. It was much harder to work from Mexico than I had anticipated. Two back to back trips were also a bit exhausting. But now that I am back for good, I am ready to start decorating for Christmas and I’m using Suzanne Rheinstein’s house […]
I arrived in Mexico today, just in time to escape the cold snap that is expected in New York this weekend. I’m staying at the Presidente InterContinental Hotel in Cozumel where it’s 85 degrees and sunny. I’ll be exploring the San Gervasio Ruins tomorrow and trying to fit in as many spa treatments and sunning […]
I returned from Charleston late Monday night and I’m headed to Mexico at the crack of dawn Thursday but that isn’t stopping me from contemplating a trip to England. While I’m overdue for a visit to London but I would love to visit the countryside as well. It’s too bad Somerleyton Hall is a private home because […]
I’m finishing up my trip to Charleston today and this West Village apartment looks like it would fit right in down here. It belongs to designer Brian Sawyer of Sawyer Berson, who you may remember from the Kips Bay Decorator Show House this year. I love that the color blue is the thread that connects […]