I had planned another post today but last minute errands and meetings have me tied up. I’m going to work on that one later and instead tell you about a fun new French-American film you must see this weekend. My friend in Paris saw Chinese Puzzle (Casse-tête chinois) when it was released in France […]
I was thinking about creating a French word of the week post while I’m in Paris. One good word to start with might be mas which means farmhouse. Except in the case of the mas in this post, I don’t think most farmhouses are renovated for five years and have gardens designed by landscape designer […]
Sometimes I feel like all European apartments are white so I was happy to see this Milan apartment filled with beautiful blue walls. It was featured in this weekend’s T magazine and is the home of Italian writer Benedetta Cibrario. Besides blue, it’s filled with gilt frames, multiple patterns, and pops of red. It’s the […]
It’s so hard to find chic classic pieces that don’t cost a fortune these days. That’s why I fell in love with everything that Heidi Wynne produces for her eponymous collection. Heidi has worked for over a decade in the fashion industry and was inspired to create timeless pieces that would remain in your closet […]
I can always tell who actually reads the blog and those who just look at the photos based on those who know about my upcoming summer in Paris. I also know that I’ve been a little vague about why I’m going and what I’ll be doing. Spending more time in Europe is something that I’ve […]
If you have been wondering why my posts have been going up late if at all, it’s because in between working on projects, I’ve been making countless visits to the tailor and cobbler in preparation for my summer sojourn in Paris. Packing for four months is infinitely harder than packing for a week or two. […]
Those of you who follow me on Instagram know that I love a good townhouse. Last night, I had the pleasure of attending one of the most beautiful ones in the West Village. Bonpoint, the chicest children’s brand from France, opened a new store in Soho and hosted a dinner party afterward designed by my […]
Since everyone is still hyped up about fashion after the Met Gala, what better time to look at the home of a fashion designer. The Paris apartment of Roman-born Giambattista Valli is featured in the May 2014 issue of Vogue and is a veritable feast for the eyes. I’m not a huge fan of modernism […]
I really thought I was going to love the Charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibition today at The Metropolitan Museum of Art but I found it underwhelming. The gowns and other pieces are beautiful but the pitch black rooms with strange futuristic cameras was distracting and disappointing. I would have loved to have seen the dresses […]
Sorry for the lack of posts the last few days. I just felt like I needed a little break. I’ll be back with a post later today but first, I’m off to the press preview for Charles James:Beyond Fashion exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It opens to the public on May 8 and runs […]
I had the pleasure of sitting at Aerin Lauder‘s table at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House President’s dinner last week. Also seated at the table were Mara Miller and Jessie Carrier of Carrier & Company. Jessie showed me some pictures of their sitting room and I immediately loved it. What’s funny though is that […]
Interior designer Alexa Hampton wasn’t in the room she designed for Mark Hampton LLC when I visited last week so I sent her an email. I told her that I thought it was beyond gorgeous and I wasn’t just saying that because she placed my book on the coffee table. And I meant it. I never think […]
Whisper Editions was founded by former photo editor Judith Puckett-Rinella as a place to commission artists to create original limited edition works that include photography, art, jewelry, and more, to be available for purchase online. Perfect for when you when to hid out at home from the deluge we’ve had today. Judith describes Jennilee Marigomen, the […]
The new Sant Ambroeus on Lafayette Street in Soho has been open since January but I finally made it down for lunch today. I got there a little early and had a chance to examine the interior design. I loved everything they chose including the photography, warm wood paneling, burnt orange leather banquettes with brass […]
When I went on the Carrier and Company website on Friday to link to their site, I noticed a beautiful beach house project in the Hamptons. It made me a little wistful about not being here to go out East this summer. I’m sure that will pass the minute I land in Paris but I […]
The weather in New York still isn’t cooperating but at least the city is looking pretty, especially the Upper East Side. In the Spring a livelier iris changes on the burnish’d dove; In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. – Alfred Lord Tennyson Flowers by Ariston Florist in the […]
Look Muffie, a clutch for us! After mentioning how much I loved the H Muffie Clutch above, IOMOI owner Irene was kind enough to send me one. It will be perfect for receipts and all the paraphernalia one collects while traveling or maybe just make up. I love the designs and monogram options but […]