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Before I left for Paris, I stopped by The Holiday Workshop which is a collaboration between longtime friends Celerie Kemble and Bronson van Wyck.  Most of you know Celerie is an interior designer and Bronson is one of the most sought after event planners in the country.  They’ve created this chic little holiday workshop with […]

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How could the person who never met a paper product she didn’t like, have never been to Papier Plus before? When someone in my lunch party suggested going there today I was of course game. I think I also had it confused with Marie Papier which was closed for lunch the day I tried to […]

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I always think of HATCH for their maternity wear but after visiting their pop up shop on Howard Street, I realize it’s not just for moms.  At the press breakfast, both my friend Alice Ryan and Serena Dugan of Serena & Lily were wearing a navy silk jumpsuit that looked like it was from a […]

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One of the things I will never become jaded or complacent about is traveling.  At its worst, it’s expensive and exhausting but at its best, it’s inspiring and invigorating. It opens you up new places, new experiences, new friends, and in the best of circumstance, new romances. Things have been a bit stressful lately and […]

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Last night, I stood out in the cold with hundreds of other people to witness the unveiling of the Bergdorf Goodman Holidays on Ice windows and it was well worth the cold hands. We were even treated to a show with acrobats climbing down the side of the building like Spider-Man and even swinging out […]

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11 . 19 . 13

10 Little Things…

I came across this list of the 10 Little Things We Can Do To Make Life Easier for Each Other on tumblr this weekend and immediately realized that it deserved to be reposted.  Almie Rose originally posted it on Thought Catalog along with comments on each point.  I’ve decided to add my own two cents […]

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If you’ve ever tried to navigate midtown or anywhere else in New York during the holidays, you will understand why I love online shopping.  Especially, when you can order gifts for everyone on your list. I am especially loving the Nordstrom owned site, HauteLook which features great brands at up to 75% off. Even better […]

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I usually like to wait until after Thanksgiving to start posting about Christmas but since it’s starting to look pretty festive around town, I figured what the heck.  Last week, Bunny Williams invited me to Treillage for lunch where the entire place was already decked out for the holidays.  I found out that I had […]

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11 . 18 . 13

My Chic Vintage Source

Someone recently told me they liked that all my Chanel bags were different and unique.  Meaning, I wasn’t carrying the ubiquitous black quilted 2.55 flap bag.  Not that there is anything wrong with the classic Chanel style but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up.  My not so secret source for all my vintage Chanel […]

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11 . 17 . 13

Red Hot

Just because I am trying to remove color from apartment that doesn’t mean I don’t like it in my life.  Like all good interior designers, I love a pop of red scattered through out a room. I have also been trying to find the perfect red dress for winter. It would be the perfect complement […]

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If you can dream it, iomoi has probably already conceived it. The fun line runs the gamut from stationery and paper products, to home accessories and every type of bag you can imagine.  The best part is that they are almost all customizable too. The latest exciting addition is the bespoke tote in which a […]

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11 . 15 . 13

Back in Stock

I had an appointment with Ralph Lauren Home at the Ladies Mansion this morning, more on this later, and spied a very chic book for sale. I have been trying to get my hands on a copy of Life and Work: Malene Birger’s Life in Pictures for years but it was sold out.  I’m happy […]

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In case you need a little last minute autumn and entertaining inspiration, this is probably the last of it until we move onto Christmas.  I will be in London for Thanksgiving which seems rather ironic.  I’m excited to get away but I will miss the pumpkin pie.  Hope one of you will save me a […]

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Since my friends and I will all be out of town for Thanksgiving, we plan to get together for dinner before we leave. Even though there are a million restaurants in New York, it’s always nice to plan a dinner party at home where you can be as boisterous as you want without bothering the […]

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It was 28 degrees this morning in New York.  Definitely makes me regret dropping all my fur coats off for a little TLC last week.  While I was talking to my furrier Anne Dee Goldin (by appointment via adg@goldin44.com or 917-282-6626), I inquired if she could rework vintage furs into blankets and she said anything […]

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11 . 12 . 13

Chic in Soho: BDDW

I happened to be in Soho Friday with my camera so I stopped by a few stores and showrooms.  I haven’t been in BDDW in a while and it’s clear I should stop by more often.  The furniture is always amazing but I really loved the autumn inspired wall hangings. They also seem to hold […]

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11 . 11 . 13

Autumn in New York

Autumn in New YorkWhy does it seem so inviting?Autumn in New YorkIt spells the thrill of first-nighting Glittering crowds and shimmering cloudsIn canyons of steelThey’re making me feelI’m home It’s autumn in New YorkThat brings the promise of new loveAutumn in New YorkIs often mingled with pain Dreamers with empty handsMay sigh for exotic landsIt’s […]

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