“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 […]

One of the more avant guard rooms in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House is Sara Story‘s Bamboo Story space. She provided background information on the design so I thought it would be nice to share it in its entirety.  ” Sara Story’s installation is a composition of form and color that invites viewers’ heightened […]

I always wish that readers would remember that the designers who participate in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on their rooms. And more importantly, it’s all done for charity before they criticize a space that’s not their taste.  That said, one of my readers […]

I didn’t realize until the end of my tour of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House that Kathryn Ireland designed the only bedroom in this year’s townhouse. I’m glad it was a really chic one then.  Kathryn’s style is usually very California Bohemian Chic but I thought she did a great job translating that to […]

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 […]

Interior designer Stephen Mooney designed the smallest room in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House with the biggest impact this year.  It’s a petite space designed as ladies writing room that is a serene oasis in the chaos of the rest of the house.  It would make an excellent room for blogging too. I wonder […]

I had the pleasure of attending an intimate dinner last week to celebrate the collaboration between everyone’s favorite online stationer, Paperless Post, and Oscar de la Renta. The twist being that now you can purchase physical stationery and invitations to be mailed at the post office and not just via email. The resulting pieces take […]

It’s supposed to be almost 80 degrees in New York today which would make it a great day to visit the Frieze Art Fair on Randall’s Island. Over 180 of the world’s leading galleries will be exhibiting their works inside and out and some of New York’s best restaurants are on hand when you need […]

I am finally allowed to start posting my pics from the 2013 Kips Bay Decorator Show House today and I can’t wait to share these chic spaces.  The designers work so hard on them and don’t always receive much recognition so it’s always been important to me to highlight their efforts.   When I toured […]

Despite the monsoon that flooded down on New York this morning, I’m still trying to lighten up my apartment and wardrobe for summer.  Although the unspoken rule is that you can’t wear white until after Memorial Day, I think we all know that rules were meant to be broken. Enjoy! I need to find sunglasses […]

I was introduced to Lele Sadoughi Jewelry recently through Moda Operandi.  The designer of the line Lisa “Lele” Sadoughi started the J.Crew jewelry line in 2006 and is currently the Design Director at Tory Burch so she’s got quite the pedigree. What I love most is that the prices aren’t crazy expensive. I pre-prdered a fall […]

It would be interesting to hear the logic behind the decision to choose Punk: Chaos to Couture as the subject of the The Metropolitan Museum‘s Costume Institute exhibition this year.  Especially considering they already examined some of these themes in the recent shows AngloMania and Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.  I will admit that it’s not my favorite […]

Warmer weather doesn’t just mean lighten up your wardrobe.  It’s also a great time to lighten up your decor. There is nothing that says summer like wicker, rattan, bamboo, and other natural fiber furniture. It’s not just for outside or beach houses either.  As you can see from these examples, it looks pretty great everywhere.  […]

The weather in New York could not be more beautiful and it will continue all weekend.  Hooray!  The Park Avenue tulips above are standing tall and proud all along the Upper East Side. While this dapper gentleman and most of the city were enjoying some time in the sun. Many interior designers like Kathryn Ireland […]

Interior designer Alexa Hampton is someone who is as comfortable talking about Corinthian columns and classic architecture as she is RevitaLash and hair care, and that’s why I love her.  In an industry that sometimes takes itself too seriously, she is a breath of fresh air and one of the funniest people I know.  Alexa’s […]

The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.  – Edwin Way Teale photo by me via instagram

I’ve mentioned that it was coming and I am happy to announce that Domaine Home is finally live! Hooray! Give yourself plenty of time to check out this new home site from the founders of Who What Wear, Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr.  Helmed by magazine alum Mat Sanders, it’s chock full of fabulous decor, […]