Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly…. – Pablo Neruda Photo by me via instagram

Summer afternoon—summer afternoon;  to me those have always been the two most  beautiful words in the English language.  – Henry James photo by me via instagram

Bon weekend and happy first day of summer!

The sun is finally out after what seemed like a week of rain.  That means you might want to pull out a hat except that the gale force winds would probably blow it off your head.  Maybe better to display your hats on the wall or in the entry.  Nothing says summer like a good […]

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”  – Nick Carraway, The Great Gatsby  It’s the start of the Memorial Day weekend here in the US and […]

It’s been exciting to see the progress of Serena & Lily from when I was first introduced to them in 2010.  It was even more inspiring to hear founders Lily Kanter and Serena Dugan talk about the really early days when they just made crib bedding while standing in their first retail store in the […]

The Hamptons are always chic but this summer they are definitely getting a little more chic.  Today I was out in Wainscott for a preview of the new Serena & Lily store, photos to come tomorrow, and here is a peek into Aerin Lauder’s new Southampton store.  Both are opening on Saturday, May 25th and […]

“Of all peoples, the Greeks have dreamt the dream of life best.” – Goethe For her third season of Chance, founder and creative director Julia Leach not only dreamed of Greece but traveled there to capture the spirit of the collection on location.  She worked with local photographer Yiorgos Kaplasnidis and a local model  in these […]

I remember speaking with someone last year about Aerin Lauder‘s line for Lee Jofa and today I saw the final amazing result.  It makes me wish I worked on more design projects because I could scheme them, along with her carpets and home accessories a million different ways from Sunday.  The fabric designs also grace […]

Just a little reminder while I’m away to enjoy summer’s fleeting days.

“Every man who possibly can should force himself to a holiday of a full month in a year, whether he feels like taking it or not.” – William James  August is when most Europeans take a month long holiday. I envy them and vow each year to do the same.  It hasn’t quite happened yet […]

“The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its tuning.  The weeks that come before are only a climb from the balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of […]

“Deep Summer is when laziness finds respectability.”  – Sam Keen

As we head into the Fourth of July holiday many people will be hitting the beach.  In addition to sunscreen, you may want to grab a hat.  They not only shield your face from the sun but they also look really chic.  And they’re not just for women.  Happy Holiday!  Elizabeth Taylor Rene Perle Holly […]

Summer is starting with a bang in New York.  We are scheduled for three days of 90+ degree temperatures.  Makes we wish I was anyplace but the city.  Hope you have a great one where ever you are today!  “In summer, the song sings itself.”  – William Carlos Williams  Elle Decor Paul Newman  via East […]

I’ve only met Amanda Brooks once but she’s one of those people you feel like you know since they are such a part of life in New York. She recently announced that she and her family will be moving from the city to live in England for a year.  There is much speculation about how […]

Summer in New York is all about getting out of town.  Patricia Herrera Lansing and her family head out to a lovely Guy Lowell designed house from 1914. Technically, it’s not the Hamptons but “Herrera on the North Shore” didn’t quite have the same ring. It was featured in Elle Decor in October 2010 and […]