Big thanks go out to High Point Market Authority for their continued support of bloggers and to my sponsor for this trip Lexington Home Brands.  As designers, we sometimes get stuck in a rut and frequent the same showrooms over and over.  What’s fun about High Point is being introduced to new products and line. […]

Last April at High Point Market, it was 90 degrees and we were all sweating to death.  This April, it was cold and rainy so we were all shivering.  This is part of the reason that I didn’t make it to as many showrooms as usual. But I did see a lot of great things […]

It’s that time of year again.  Time to get out your wallet and do some shopping for an amazing cause.  The Housing Works Design on a Dime event begins Thursday, April 26 with the Opening Night Benefit.  It then opens to the public on Friday, April 27 and will be open until Saturday, April 28. […]

I just returned from High Point and I have a lot of photos to edit.  Until they are ready, I’m posting my favorite colors of orange, mint and green.  They look so fresh and springy whether they are together or alone. I saw a lot of them at Market too.  Too bad the weather no […]

There is no reason for posting these photos than I think they are pretty.  I definitely have a look that I like and I hope you enjoy them too. They all came from tumblr where photo credits are few and far between .  If you know where any photos originated, please let me know and […]

I’m off to North Carolina to cover High Point Market and see what’s new from my favorite exhibitors. I also look forward to catching up with all my friends and enjoying the wonderful Southern hospitality.  If you want to know what I’m up to in real time, you call follow me on twitter.  Oh, I […]

Long time readers will remember my affinity for the work of artist James Nares.  I first wrote about him in 2007 and again last year.  So when Coach asked if I would like to visit his studio and see the new limited edition bags he designed for them, I immediately asked when and where. I’ve […]

My appointment at the hair salon yesterday gave me time to read the new May issue of Vogue.  It features the Paris apartment of fashion designer and former model L’Wren Scott.  For those of you who don’t know, she has also been dating Sir Mick Jagger for the last ten years. That’s actually important information […]

I’m off celebrating my birthday and getting my highlights fixed.  (Don’t ask.)  But I’ll be back on Thursday hopefully refreshed and ready to go.   Until then, talk amongst yourselves. 

Not gonna lie.  I’m tired.  Last night at 10pm when I realized that I could write a blog post or go to bed, I chose bed.  All I can think about is where I want to go and relax once the book goes to final print. I’m dreaming of Italy but not sure.  This is […]

When Canadian interior designer Tommy Smythe was last in town, he invited me along to the Brooklyn Museum to see the Keith Haring: 1978–1982 exhibit.  It was a bit of the blind leading the blind getting there but luckily we made it. I was familiar with Keith Haring’s work but this show introduced me to so many […]

This has been one of those weeks.  I feel exhausted and ready to relax.  But that has to wait until I finish hiding stacks of magazines before a magazine editor comes to scout my apartment.  And then there is still a few last things to do on the book.  It never ends.  Hope you get […]

The 40th Anniversary Kips Bay Decorator Show House location and designers were just announced today.  It’s moving on over to the west side this year to The Aldyn and opens to the public on May 16th.  It’s not in a townhouse as is usually the case but since most New Yorkers live in apartments, I […]

It’s not the best photo but big thanks to Curbed for alerting me that Domino Quick Fixes is already hitting newsstands before the April 17th launch date. I for one will be running to my favorite magazine stands for it today.  I can’t wait to read it! 

When I first heard about the collaboration between fashion designer Jason Wu and the home brand Canvas, I was a little surprised.  Jason Wu seems so glamorous and uptown while Canvas is a more rustic British brand.  But the results I saw on Vogue.com this morning are beyond beautiful.  I love the nod to Jacques […]

This is a crazy week for me. I’m in the home stretch for the book and trying to finish it up before they start printing the color proofs.  It’s very exciting but very stressful.  I also have other work and obligations. I’m very lucky that I get to work for myself and try to remember […]

One of the most exciting moments of Spring in New York is when the Park Avenue tulips begin to bloom. More than 60,000 bulbs are planted each November and Upper East Siders anxiously await to see what color will pop up each April.  This year they are yellow and seem to match the taxi cabs […]