When I read one reviewer of the new Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art describe the Impressionist artists as the “street style photographers of the past”, I thought Monet and Manet would roll over in their graves. But once you see the exhibition in person, you realize that the Impressionists […]

I started a new kitchen folder recently which then expanded to include butler’s pantries and open shelved storage.  Which then expanded to include a few shots of food and greenery and flowers.  It’s an everything and the kitchen sink post literally and figuratively.  It also seemed fitting to post it now as many will be […]

Flowering branches are the best mood lifter every spring.  I went out looking for Quince or Cherry Blossoms last week but could only find Forsythia in my neighborhood.  They turned out to be the perfect complement to my gallery wall and tablescape and were the best $18 I’ve ever spent.   Funny enough, the Off […]

My favorite events each year are those that benefit charity and partner with designers.  They always seem to bring out the most creativity and this year’s DIFFA Dining by Design was no exception.  I just realized that I’ve been covering DBD as they call it since 2009 and each year, the tables just keep getting […]

I’ve been putting street style photos of Giorgia Tordini in my personal style inspiration folder and on the blog for a while without knowing her name. It was a comment on a post on The Sartorialist that led me to discover that Giorgia is Italian, a fashion stylist, a contributor to Grazia.it (where she’s often photographed […]

Since I live in New York, I have a lot of friends who work for fashion designers, magazines, and pr firms.  I am often privy to how things really work behind the scenes.  If you want insight into it too, I suggest reading Who Watches the Watchmen? an Op-Ed piece on the Business of Fashion […]

Even though it’s still freezing in New York, the calendar says it’s spring.  I hope it warms up soon so I can enjoy the park and most importantly, wear all my cute new shoes. Happy Spring!  via Greige Bunny Mellon via Veranda Landscape Design by Miranda Brooks Landscape Design by Miranda Brooks Veere Greeney Residence […]

As I’ve mentioned before, I love shopping on Fab because you really can find everything you could ever want all in one place.  When they asked me to curate another post, I thought it might be fun to highlight some of their home items.  As we approach the Passover and Easter holidays, you might want […]

I had to buy the December 2011 issue of Nuevo Estilo on Zinio to find out who designed this room.  Turns out it is antique dealer Alfonso Icaza who owns Bakelita in Madrid, Spain. In addition to fashion designers, I think antique dealers have the best homes.  They are so great at mixing pieces that […]

As many of you discovered recently, my book Creativity at Work was out of stock online and in many stores.  I am happy to announce that the second printing arrived in the warehouse and Amazon and other sites now have it back in stock.  Now that we have more books, I can also start scheduling […]

It was one of those March days  when the sun shines hot  and the wind blows cold:  when it is summer in the light,  and winter in the shade.   – Charles Dickens, Great Expectations Photo by me via Instagram

I was pinning images on Pinterest the other day and started to notice a pattern.  Bon weekend! all images via pinterest

I sometimes go to stores not just for shopping but for inspiration.  Often the paint colors and decoration borrow from home design so it makes sense. The new Chloe store in Soho is one of my new inspiring stores.  The pale grey exterior had me at hello but the brass rails, shelves, and light fixtures […]

Morning meetings mess me up.  It’s usually the time I return emails and work on blog posts which is why I don’t schedule them.  Since I’m behind on everything from one earlier today, I am posting a repeat post but it’s from October 2010 and relevant for what’s going on in New York this week. […]

I posted on black and gold back in November but the color combination is still inspiring me.  This time it’s also mixed with a little white and maybe a touch of wood or marble. Black was big fashion look off the runway at Paris Fashion Week which is probably why I can’t stop thinking about […]

I know I just posted a lot of color but what’s really been inspiring lately is black and white. It’s the hot look for spring 2013 fashion and it’s still a classic for the home.  You might remember that Danish fashion designer Malene Birger is also a fan from this post.   Well, she’s been […]

I’m on a color kick.  Here’s a little black and blue for inspiration.  Photo by Phil Oh. Design by Thomas Britt. Blah, Blah, Blah by Mel Bochner. Design by Thom Filicia Aerin Lauder residence.  Photo by Phil Oh. Design by Todd Alexander Romano.  Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2103.  Design by Keith Irvine.  Mark Rothko Top Image: […]