If we had no winter,  the spring would not be so pleasant;  if we sometimes did not sometimes taste of adversity,  prosperity would not be so welcome.  – Anne Bradstreet Photo by me via Instagram

Everyday I’m surprised that some big brands aren’t on Instagram. But I’m also sometimes blown away by a small store or company that does it right.  In the case of Love the Design, their Instagram account makes me want to hop a plane to Toronto to shop all their lovely vintage finds, artwork, and designs […]

When I visited my dear friend Alice Ryan at her home on the North Fork last summer, she laid out a beautiful table with her blue and white china for a casual late lunch.  I told her that she didn’t have to go to any trouble for me when she politely informed that she sets […]

We lost another wonderful woman this week.  Rachel “Bunny” Lambert Mellon (August 9, 1910 – March 17, 2014) passed away at her farm in Virginia at the age of 103. The philanthropist and avid gardener lived a lovely long life. Although she was very private, we have had peeks at her gorgeous garden (you can see […]

I loved the photos of Arabella Musgrave’s wedding to George Galliers-Pratt that I saw on Instagram last month so it was nice to see the official photos on Vogue.com this morning. It was an understated and chic affair with beautiful flowers by Nikki Tibbles of Wild at Heart and a dress by Frida Giannini for […]

The fashion world was saddened this morning to learn of the suicide of designer L’Wren Scott. Everyone agrees that she was as lovely and talented as she was tall.  She started her career as a model and then transitioned to styling before debuting her own designs. Her form hugging fashions were popular among celebrities and […]

I’ve posted about Vaunte before and I’m excited to announce that now you can shop my closet on the site. The team and I spent a fun afternoon going through my barely worn designer items and photographing me in my apartment.  Below are just a few examples of the pieces we pulled out for the […]

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, a little green inspiration and hope that spring won’t be far behind.  I love this dress and green bag on Maggie Betts via ELLE.  Chateau Marmont Hotel keys via Conde Nast Traveler. Cameron Diaz’s kitchen via Elle Decor.  Garden by Miranda Brooks.  via Elle Japan.  via Elle Decor Photo […]

I’m currently getting ready for another photo shoot in my apartment so I’m leaving you with a few bits and bobs from Instagram.  Bon weekend! I headed downtown on Wednesday when it was finally warm in the city. I love the facade on Vesuvio Bakery and since the guy didn’t seem to be moving, I […]

I was thinking about how to lighten up my wardrobe for spring while staying warm in the cold weather. Adding white accents to my grey pieces seems to be the ticket. Hopefully this will inspire you as well.  All images via tumblr

“Uptown is the new downtown ” is no longer a joke now that The East Pole has opened on the Upper East Side.  I’ve been hearing good things about the restaurant opened by the team responsible for The Fat Radish for a while but just experienced it for myself last night. I’ve also heard that […]

It was announced last week that the 2014 Kips Bay Decorator Show House would be held in the historic Villard mansion at 457 Madison Avenue and the list of participating designers were announced today. I know many of them but I’m especially proud that my friends Mercedes Dios and Alberto Villalobos who own the store […]

My friend Kimberly needed new bed linens so it was the perfect opportunity to introduce her, and you, to the new Donna Karan Home Collection for spring 2014. Most of the new pieces are shown tone on tone but I mixed the dark Impressions duvet cover and ivory Collection Sheets to coordinate with her bedroom […]

When spring comes to Paris,  the humblest mortal alive  must feel that he dwells in paradise.  – Henry Miller Spring might not have sprung in most of the U.S. but Paris is already blooming. I’m tres jealous but thankful that we can live vicariously through the French via Instagram. Le sigh. via @inesdelafessangeparis via @privategg Top […]

The March wind roars Like a lion in the sky, And makes us shiver As he passes by.  When winds are soft, And the days are warm and clear, Just like a gentle lamb, Then spring is here. –  Author Unknown I’m getting ready for a photo shoot today and once it’s over, I’ll be […]

If anyone needs me tonight, I’ll be at the movie theater with my friends to see The Grand Budapest Hotel. Written and directed by the amazing Wes Anderson, with a little help from artist Hugo Guinness, the “complex caper” film is jam packed with celebrities and the fanciful world we’ve come to expect from Wes. […]

Most 21 year olds don’t move into multi-level homes decorated by Nate Berkus, but then again, model Karlie Kloss is not your average 21 year old. Vogue has a few pics of her chic downtown home in the March issue and online but I also found the before photos and the floor plan from the […]