My biggest issue with modern and contemporary clean lined architecture is that people usually fill it with furniture of the same style.  The best example I’ve ever seen of decorating this type of space is interior designer Michael S. Smith‘s new modern home featured in the Wall Street Journal Magazine this weekend.  He’s filled it […]

Not only do my sponsors have great products but they also have great homes.  Caroline Diani of DIANI Boutique was born in Kenya, grew up in England and travels the globe, all of which has influenced the clothing and accessories she carries in her store and the decor of her Santa Barbara home.  The light and airy […]

You would expect the apartment of the public relations guru to Valentino to be glamorous and you would be right. Brazilian born Carlos Souza lives in an unlikely neighborhood but the apartment itself is a jewel box filled with his travel treasures and eclectic art collection.  Refinery29 paid a visit recently and I’m loving the gallery […]

Yesterday ended on a very sad note for many people around the world.  It was announced that the writer Nora Ephron passed away. I think The Los Angeles Times described her perfectly as, “A rare author and screenwriter whose works appealed to highbrow readers and mainstream moviegoers.” I grew up watching her films Sleepless in Seattle, […]

I was excited to see Christie Smythe and her business partner Andrea Lenczner featured on The Coveteur this morning.  They are the Toronto based designing duo behind the wonderful fashion line Smythe, worn by The Duchess of Cambridge on her trip to Canada last year.  But more exciting to me is that Christie Smythe is […]

I can’t lie.  I heard it through the grapevine that writer/director Nancy Meyers was a fan of my blog.  But to see her name it as one of her daily reads in the “12 Things She Can’t Live Without” in the July/August 2012 issue of ELLE DECOR was pretty amazing.  I always watch her films […]

Congratulations to Pamela Jo Staley who was the lucky winner of the Vero Linens giveaway.  Her queen set of Diamante linens in ivory will be on the way soon!   Vero Linens was also nice enough to offer those of you who didn’t win a special discount of 10% off all orders over $300.  Just […]

I’m a bit under the weather and preparing for a magazine photo shoot in my apartment on Thursday.  Good times.  But this apartment full of amazing art featured on APT by LSD on Vogue.com today made me feel a little better.  It’s owned by Kyle DeWoody whose mother is uber major art collector Beth Rudin […]

I love websites like Curbed that keep us alerted as to where the celebrities are living. Usually it’s not anywhere chic but on Friday, they announced that Gwyenth Paltrow and hubby Chris Martin just purchased The House of Windsor.  The concept house in the Mandeville Canyon area of Los Angeles was designed by Windsor Smith […]

I love changing out my linens each season and especially in the summer.  There is nothing better than crawling into a freshly made bed of cool Italian sheets on a hot summer day.  As we head into the summer rental season, it’s also the perfect time to pick up new bedding to take to your […]

Speaking of Ralph Lauren, his lovely wife Ricky has the perfect book for summer, The Hamptons: Food, Family, and History.  It’s broken up into four chapters based on the towns in the Hamptons they have had homes: Southampton, Amagansett, East Hampton, and Montauk.  It’s filled with sweet family photos from the 1970’s, wonderful recipes, and […]

I’m not usually a copycat when it comes to clothes but when I saw this dress on Jamie Beck of From Me To You, I knew I had to have it. She wore it to the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic recently and posted pics on her fabulous blog.  She didn’t say it was from Ralph […]

Summer is starting with a bang in New York.  We are scheduled for three days of 90+ degree temperatures.  Makes we wish I was anyplace but the city.  Hope you have a great one where ever you are today!  “In summer, the song sings itself.”  – William Carlos Williams  Elle Decor Paul Newman  via East […]

Speaking of books, my book, Creativity at Work, went to print yesterday!  Hooray! It’s been more than a year in the works and I can’t believe it’s finally out of my hands.  It will be published on November 6, 2012 and I will definitely keep you posted on book signings and other events.  It was […]

In honor of Father’s Day, I thought I’d post something my male readers would enjoy.  I recently paid a visit to Cooper Classic Cars on Perry Street and was allowed to photograph their amazing car collection.  The best part is that they are all for sale so maybe you can pick one as a last […]

I wish I was at the beach eating ice cream today.  Instead I’m working on final edits for the book which goes to print on Monday.  (Hooray!) But since the sun is finally out, I might sneak over to the park this afternoon.  I’ll be back tomorrow with some fun posts for Father’s Day.  Until […]

If you need to find a last minute Father’s Day present, I suggest heading over to the Mr. Porter Suits & Style pop up at 72 Ganesvoort Street.  The London based online retailer has joined forces with the USA network television show Suits for this chic little boutique open through Sunday, June 17th. You can […]