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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 […]

AERIN Southampton

05 . 22 . 13

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 […]

Anchors Away

08 . 13 . 12

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

On Holiday

08 . 07 . 12

“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 […]

August

08 . 01 . 12

“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 […]

Summer

07 . 22 . 12

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

Hat Attack

07 . 03 . 12

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 […]

Happy Summer!

06 . 20 . 12

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 […]

Cool on the Cape

05 . 29 . 12

Memorial Day is supposed to be a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. In reality, it’s become the unofficial start of summer and beach season. I loved visiting Cape Cod when I lived in Boston so I felt a pang of nostalgia when I saw John […]

Going to California

05 . 24 . 12

“Made up my mind to make a new start, going to California with an aching in my heart. Someone told me there’s a girl there  with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair.” – Led Zeppelin I can’t believe this is only the second season for Chance.  It just feels like it’s been […]

Stars and Stripes

05 . 23 . 12

This post of stripes is in honor of the Chance Co. pop up shop that is debuting in Barneys in New York and Los Angeles today. I’m off to the press preview and can’t wait to congratulate designer Julia Leach and see the new spring collection inspired by California.  While I’m gone, you can watch […]

Sweet August

08 . 01 . 11

Fairest of the months! Ripe summer’s queenThe hey-day of the yearWith robes that gleam with sunny sheenSweet August doth appear. –  R. Combe Miller

Dog Days of Summer

07 . 22 . 11

Since we’re in the dog days of summer, I figured why not post some real dogs. My favorite features on 770 Behind the Line: The (un) Official J.Crew Blog are the Pet Portraits.  J.Crew employees are photographed by Charity De Meer with their precious pooches and the results are beyond adorable. Bon Weekend! Photos by Charity […]