As many times as I’ve seen the uptown apartment of Kate and Andy Spade, I never tire of seeing it. While someone in the design world recently announced that gallery walls of art are out style, they are never passé for those who actually have a large collection of art and only so many walls […]
Just a quick note to let you know that I’m visiting Charleston this weekend. My friend and I walked over seven miles yesterday exploring the city and have loved every minute so far. I’m also really enjoying the Planter’s Inn where I am staying. The Ultimate Coconut Cake from their restaurant, The Peninsula Grill, really […]
After she left the publishing world of New York, my dear friend Michelle Adams moved to Ann Arbour, Michigan to have a better quality of life. She has been consulting in the design world but now she’s back an exciting new venture just in time for holiday shopping, The Maryn. The Maryn is an online […]
It seems like I’m not the only one who loves grey. Fashion designer Jason Wu named his diffusion line Jason Wu Grey and his new apartment in Chelesa is decorated with numerous shades of grey. The space designed by Studio Mellone is featured in the new issue of the WSJ.magazine and mixes the grey with numerous neutrals and textures. Grey has […]
Everyone laments the state of travel these days but what we lack in chicness, we definitely make up for with amazing advancements in tech products. I have two back to back trips coming up so I thought I would share some of my favorite go-to products and some new finds for traveling. There is no […]
After Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, comes Giving Tuesday. It could not come at a better time for the Balagtas family. Paolo, the brother of my sweet friend Mara, his wife Kelly, and their one year old son lost their home, their belongings, and their dog Molly when their house caught fire last night. If you […]
I need to get a Christmas wreath this week but I have to wait on other decorations because I have back to back trips coming up and don’t want everything to die. If you need a little inspiration for your holiday decorations, this Montana mountain house that Ken Fulk designed that was featured in the […]
Small Business Saturday was started in 2010 to encourage people across the country to support small, local businesses. I can’t think of a better small business to highlight today than that of my friend Heidi Wynne. Heidi founded her own line of ethically-sourced cashmere from Nepal and straw bags from Indonesia, Madagascar and Morocco a few […]
The Black Friday deals have already begun and some of them are pretty darn good. Nordstrom – Extra 20% off selected sale items Net-a-Porter – Up to 50% off Mr. Porter – 30% off select items Barneys – 40% of select items Bergdorf Goodman – Up to 40% off Bloomingdale’s – Extra 25% off regular […]
I read on twitter today rom Dr. Frank Lipman that “gratitude produces a profound shift in your immune and endocrine systems, lowering stress hormoones and boosting overall health.” I hope that makes up for all the turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie we will all indulge in today. As usual, I’m grateful for your continued readership! Happy Thanksgiving! […]
I’ve never met real estate broker Jared Seligman in person but I feel like I know him very well thanks to Instagram. That’s where I first saw photos of his apartment designed by Patrick McGrath. The uptown rental is a temporary home while he’s in between apartments so he took the opportunity to pare down and […]
Forget about Black Friday. The anxiously awaited Net-a-Porter 50% off sale starts today. There is so much great stuff on sale that you’re bound to find something great for yourself or a gift. I picked out a few chic red pieces that I can add to the sea of grey that dominates my closet like the Maje […]
It seems perfect to follow up a post about all the new grey pieces I’ve added to my wardrobe, with a room of similar tones. Interior designer Patrick McGrath conceived of the space as a Men’s Dressing Room for the 2016 Holiday House chaired by his realtor client Jared Seligman. The soothing neutral space is […]
Before you start buying gifts for everyone on your holiday list, you may want to take advantage of all the great sales to pick up something for yourself. I thought I’d share a few of things I added to my wardrobe and beauty routine this fall. Bon weekend! I love double-faced coats and this Double-Face […]
I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is less than a week away. That also means that Christmas and Hanukkah are just around the corner. To help give you a head start on your decorating, Horchow is having a Holiday Decorating Sale with up to 40% off seasonal decor. While the majority of the items are for Christmas, they […]
The Beekman Hotel couldn’t be farther from my home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan but it’s definitely worth the trek downtown. The new hotel designed by Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel and Martin Brudnizki is part of the Thompson Hotels group and adds an infusion of chicness to the Financial District of Manhattan. While […]
The more I look at Twitter, the more I realize we all need pretty pictures now more than ever. I came across this beautiful London home of Lady Wakefield on the House & Garden UK site and it’s a breath of fresh air. I love how the light and airy main rooms are complemented by the […]
Some of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe over the years have been from Burberry. I had a grey wool coat with a brown mink collar that I wore until it turned threadbare. I also have a wine colored Burberry dress that I wear to far too many events. The point I’m trying to make […]
Mimi Thorisson’s first book A Kitchen in France wasn’t just a cook book. It was a view into a life in the countryside of France that could not be farther from the one most city dwellers in this country live. It was born out of her blog Manger that highlights the beautiful seasonal produce that […]
I finished The Crown on Netflix in two days last weekend. I almost wish I hadn’t since it was so good but I guess I could rewatch it again while I wait for season two or another great series to debut. It was interesting to learn that the screenwriter Peter Morgan also wrote The Queen, […]