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 […]
I had the privilege of touring and photographing the 2014 Kips Bay Decorator Show House today and I can honestly tell you that it might be the best one I’ve ever seen. I’m not allowed to post any photos until next week but I wanted to remind you that it will open to the public […]
It’s been so cold in New York this week that I had to break out my winter coat again. When it finally does warm up, I look forward to being able to just wear a blazer outside. Since I work from home most days, I often wear jeans and will dress them up with a […]
The Serena & Lily store in the Hamptons was a huge hit and I have no doubt that the new San Francisco store will be too from the few photos I saw on their Instagram feed. Their artwork selection is legendary and those Cooper Leather Stools above need to be in all our homes. Check them […]
If you watched The September Issue, you know Grace Coddington is a fan of photography. It’s no surprise then that the online auction house Paddle8 has tapped the legendary Vogue editor to curate a collection of photographs for an upcoming auction. Instead of fashion photos as you might expect, she has pulled together “No Clothes“, […]