The sun is finally out after what seemed like a week of rain.  That means you might want to pull out a hat except that the gale force winds would probably blow it off your head.  Maybe better to display your hats on the wall or in the entry.  Nothing says summer like a good […]

When I first saw the cover image of the Wall Street Journal Magazine last week, it looked more appropriate for September not May but the jokes on me.  It’s currently 45 degrees in New York and this cable knit sweater from The Row would be perfect to wear today.  The magazine is inside the Saturday, May […]

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”  – Nick Carraway, The Great Gatsby  It’s the start of the Memorial Day weekend here in the US and […]

It’s been exciting to see the progress of Serena & Lily from when I was first introduced to them in 2010.  It was even more inspiring to hear founders Lily Kanter and Serena Dugan talk about the really early days when they just made crib bedding while standing in their first retail store in the […]

The Hamptons are always chic but this summer they are definitely getting a little more chic.  Today I was out in Wainscott for a preview of the new Serena & Lily store, photos to come tomorrow, and here is a peek into Aerin Lauder’s new Southampton store.  Both are opening on Saturday, May 25th and […]

“Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity.  Any activity becomes creative when the doer  cares about doing it right, or better.”  – John Updike  I was busy the last few days preparing for a little photo shoot in my apartment today.  Now I feel like I need a break.  We’ll be back tomorrow with […]

Christie’s auction house was kind enough to as me to be their Arbiter of Style this month.  I chose my favorite pieces from the upcoming Interiors Sale, taking place June 18 and 19 in New York, including this gorgeous painting Anemones with Red Cloth above by artist Nell Blaine. I also answered some fun questions you […]

“Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty  outvalues all the utilities of the world.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1844 Photo by me via instagram

“Of all peoples, the Greeks have dreamt the dream of life best.” – Goethe For her third season of Chance, founder and creative director Julia Leach not only dreamed of Greece but traveled there to capture the spirit of the collection on location.  She worked with local photographer Yiorgos Kaplasnidis and a local model  in these […]

One of the more avant guard rooms in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House is Sara Story‘s Bamboo Story space. She provided background information on the design so I thought it would be nice to share it in its entirety.  ” Sara Story’s installation is a composition of form and color that invites viewers’ heightened […]

I always wish that readers would remember that the designers who participate in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on their rooms. And more importantly, it’s all done for charity before they criticize a space that’s not their taste.  That said, one of my readers […]

I didn’t realize until the end of my tour of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House that Kathryn Ireland designed the only bedroom in this year’s townhouse. I’m glad it was a really chic one then.  Kathryn’s style is usually very California Bohemian Chic but I thought she did a great job translating that to […]

I remember speaking with someone last year about Aerin Lauder‘s line for Lee Jofa and today I saw the final amazing result.  It makes me wish I worked on more design projects because I could scheme them, along with her carpets and home accessories a million different ways from Sunday.  The fabric designs also grace […]

Interior designer Stephen Mooney designed the smallest room in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House with the biggest impact this year.  It’s a petite space designed as ladies writing room that is a serene oasis in the chaos of the rest of the house.  It would make an excellent room for blogging too. I wonder […]

I had the pleasure of attending an intimate dinner last week to celebrate the collaboration between everyone’s favorite online stationer, Paperless Post, and Oscar de la Renta. The twist being that now you can purchase physical stationery and invitations to be mailed at the post office and not just via email. The resulting pieces take […]

It’s supposed to be almost 80 degrees in New York today which would make it a great day to visit the Frieze Art Fair on Randall’s Island. Over 180 of the world’s leading galleries will be exhibiting their works inside and out and some of New York’s best restaurants are on hand when you need […]

I am finally allowed to start posting my pics from the 2013 Kips Bay Decorator Show House today and I can’t wait to share these chic spaces.  The designers work so hard on them and don’t always receive much recognition so it’s always been important to me to highlight their efforts.   When I toured […]