I felt so sad and guilty last week to be heading to a sunny destination when so much was going on in Paris last week. Everyone in the city was on my mind including those I got to know while living in the city of light this summer including Victoire de Taillac and Ramdane Touhami. […]

Travel is as much abut the places you go as the people you travel with and that was never more true than on my press trip to Caneel Bay on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.  The weather was beautiful and warm which was a great reprieve from winter in New York and the other […]

I’m still recovering my recent trip so it was fun to stay home Sunday and watch the Golden Globes red carpet and award show. Most everyone looked amazing but there were a few that I and everyone on Twitter were a little on the fence about.  Felicity Jones in Dior above was not one of […]

This is the view I woke up to this morning at Caneel Bay.  It’s perfection as is the weather.  While it feels like -8 with the wind chill in New York, we will have 80+ degree temperatures today.  Ahhh. I’m taking a little break to enjoy myself but will definitely have longer posts up soon. […]

I’m off to St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands today for a few days of fun in the sun at Caneel Bay. I’m leaving just in time to miss another arctic blast headed for New York and can’t wait to sit on the beach. India Hicks is based in the Bahamas, not where I’m […]

It just started snowing in New York. I don’t mind since I’m leaving for the Caribbean tomorrow.  I also feel like the snow will be a lovely cleanse for the new year. I want everything to be white and clean just like a blanket of now.  According to Sensational Color, the color white aids mental […]

Long time readers know that I prefer to the focus on the positive things that I want to manifest in the New Year instead of the negative habits I wish to break.  The book Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It is my inspiration. It’s always fun to go back and […]

My Instagram feed during the holidays was a mash up of snow photos and palm trees.  I haven’t been skiing in years but the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado makes me want to hit the bunny slope.  It looks a bit like something Ralph Lauren would have designed with a mix of Western accents and modern […]

I’m still taking some time for myself this week.  If you’re looking for something to read until I’m back to full speed, I highly suggest picking up the January 2015 issue of ELLE magazine.  I was one of the designers asked to share their favorite subtle tweak that can make a big difference to your space […]

I’m still working on my Write It Down, Make It Happen post for 2015 so in the meantime, I thought it would be fun to post the wonderful advice that F. Scott Fitzgerald gave to his 11-year-old daughter Scottie in a 1933 letter. While the things to worry about are interesting, it is the items that […]

Ring out wild bells to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light:  The year is dying in the night;  Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new,  Ring, happy bells, across the snow:  The year is going, let him go;  Ring out the false, ring […]

Sorry for the lack of posts the last two days.  The power cord on my laptop fried and I couldn’t face the Apple store craziness until today. I know a lot of you are on holiday and traveling so it seems like a good time to keep things light anyway. I will definitely have a […]

Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s Eve.  You don’t want to be trying to find an outfit at the last minute so it’s best to plan ahead.   A great place to start is St. John at Nordstrom.  They have gorgeous gowns, cocktail dresses, and sparkly jewelry to […]

One of the best things about staying in New York over Christmas is the beautiful and festive decorations.  Anyone who follows me on Instagram knows they are my favorite thing to photograph. My only regret is that I was too busy to make it to the West Village so these are all from the Upper […]

Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call Their favorite time of the year Snowflakes in the air Carols everywhere Olden times and ancient rhymes Of love and dreams to share Sleigh bells in the air Beauty everywhere Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there Christmas time is here […]

I enjoy reading Tory Daily, the blog on designer Tory Burch‘s website, especially when it includes photos of her entertaining at home. Everyone loves her New York apartment but it looks even more beautiful when it’s decorated for Christmas.  The green living room walls are the perfect backdrop and adds to the festive look. I’ve […]

I love receiving fashion designer Jenni Kayne‘s blog Rip + Tan, named after her children.  It’s full of healthy recipes, interesting profiles, and eco-friendly advice.  Maybe it’s because she and her family live in California. I’m also still in awe of her organizational skills that were on display in Martha Stewart Living magazine.  So there […]

Sleigh bells ring Are you listening In the lane Snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away, is the bluebird Here to stay, is a new bird He sings a love song, As we go along Walking in a winter wonderland In the meadow we can build […]

  I couldn’t think of a more fun person to contribute a California chic and casual gift guide than interior designer, entertaining expert, and store owner Nathan Turner. As many of you probably saw of the show Million Dollar Decorators, he’s extremely funny and down to earth. I really think they should create a show […]

Even though Dina Fierro is a beauty blogger in addition to recently being the Vice President of Social/Digital at HL Group, she is the only person I trust when it comes to technology advice.  She was the person who who turned me on to Frends headphones and anytime she links to an article on Twitter, […]