Summer is a great time to visit art museums,  which offer the refreshing rinse of swimming pools –  only instead of cool water, you immerse yourself in art. – Jerry Saltz  Art by Koshiro Onchi

I don’t shop that much at Zara because of the quality and fit but after seeing their new fall campaign, I decided to give them another try.  I braved the tourists to shop at their Fifth Avenue store to specifically buy this maroon full leather skirt. Seems I wasn’t the only one since I got […]

Fall is chock full of fun premiers including the new Carine Roitfeld documentary Mademoiselle C. It follows the former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief as she prepares to launch her new magazine CR Fashion Book and become a grandmother.  It also gives a peek into her chic and minimal Paris apartment of which I’ve posted a few […]

I was thinking today how much I wish I could have my ugly wood floors refinished or painted when I came across this room.  It was designed by San Francisco based interior designer Catherine Kwong for the San Francisco Decorator’s Showcase and features fabulous painted floors.  The abstract white streaks act as the perfect modern […]

Who could have predicted that my instagram pic my flatware in Mason jars would garner more likes than any other photo.  It really is the simplest solution if you don’t have any drawers in your kitchen like me.  Big thanks to MONC XIII for the inspiration. 

21 Suggestions for Success by H. Jackson Brown Jr.  Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery. Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you […]

I had never visited Amagansett before, except driving through it, so I was excited to explore this cute little town on my recent trip out East.  I was especially excited to visit TIINA, the store owned by former model and stylist Tiina Laakkonen. Tiina hails from Finland as do many of the home wares that […]

Know what you want to do,  hold the thought firmly,  and do every day what should be done,  and every sunset will see you that much nearer the goal. ― Elbert Hubbard Photo by me in Montauk.

From Montaul Point I stand as on some mighty eagle’s beak,Eastward the sea absorbing, viewing,  (nothing but sea and sky,)The tossing waves, the foam, the ships in the distance,The wild unrest, the snowy, curling caps- that inbound urge and urge of waves,Seeking the shores forever. – Walt Whitman It’s been grey and rainy in New York […]

I came across some new photos of Axel Vervoordt and his gardens recently that were definitely worth sharing.  They also reminded me that I still haven’t been to Belgium to visit his incredible gallery.  An autumn trip might just have to be in order.  All photos via Pinterest. 

The Catcher in the Rye is one of the most read books in the world which made the reclusive nature if its author J.D. Salinger (1919-2010) even more amazing.  The new documentary Salinger that will be released on September 6th looks into his life and what might have been behind his decision to shun public […]

When I visited the Kassatex showroom recently, the luxurious linens and towels made me want to throw everything out in my apartment and start over.  I’ve never seen towels in so many gorgeous colors or so many chic bath accessories.  Kassatex was always the wholesale showroom name but you might remember that their online presence […]

While I don’t want summer to end just yet, I am eagerly anticipating all the goodies the autumn brings. One of them will be Donna Tartt’s new novel The Goldfinch, which will be released until October 22nd.  Like many of you, I loved The Secret History but wasn’t a huge fan of The Little Friend but […]

We’ve been blessed with some beautiful humidity free weather the last few days which makes it much easier to think about fall fashions. While it might be hard to get excited about buying a coat in August, these photos shot in Paris for Town & Country might help. (For full details click here.) If you wait […]

Across the street from Bloom is another great home store called MONC XIII. It opened last year to rave reviews but this was my first time visiting.  I especially loved the French linens and leather clad coolers.  The Hermes china wasn’t too shabby either.  Definitely check it out on your next visit to Sag Harbor.  […]

The best part of Sag Harbor is the car watching.  This cute Karmann Ghia was one of the best I saw and makes me want one immediately. Of course, that would mean this New Yorker would have to start driving again so maybe I should start practicing in preparation.  Bon weekend! Photos by Heather Clawson […]

While walking in Sag Harbor last Sunday, I ran into interior designer Kristen McGinnis, who told me that I had to stop into Bloom (no website).  I’ve been to Sag Harbor many times but have never been to Bloom which I realize now was a huge shame.  Not only does it have the chicest exterior […]