I saw a cute crown that Jenna Lyons had in her office and since then I’ve been thinking about them as a decorative accent.  I was happy to then see them in many booths at the New York International Gift Fair yesterday. I think I may definitely have to buy one of the gorgeous versions from Vagabond […]

It seemed like animals of all types were on parade at this New York International Gift Fair but none were more prominent than elephants. I especially loved the cute ones at Waylande Gregory above.    The circus elephants at Design Legacy were adorable! I think this is a napkin ring at Dransfield & Ross. A […]

Horses seemed to be a theme at the New York International Gift Fair this year.  I kept seeing them and mostly in the booths that had a vintage feel.  The handsome horse above is from Bliss Studio. Horses at Go Home Horse at Go Home Rocking Horses at Blue Ocean Traders Horse Head at Blue […]

The Two’s Company booth at the New York International Gift Fair is always crowded but worth braving for the fabulous styling.  Since I recently posted about Equestrian Chic, I absolutely loved their equestrian themed accessories!  If you can’t find the vintage versions, it’s nice to know you can get the same look at Two’s Company!  […]

Since the Jonathan Adler booth is the first one that greets me as I tour the Accent on Design section of the New York International Gift Fair, I figured it would be a good place to start my coverage.  They have a lot of new pillows, games and tableware that will definitely make you smile. […]

I attended the New York International Gift Fair today and now I’m not sure I’ll be able to walk tomorrow! I spent seven hours touring the Javitz Center and Pier 94.  It’s exhausting and I don’t know how the people who actually have to place orders do it. But it is exciting and fun to see all […]

Just because I’m excited for autumn, it doesn’t mean that I’m not trying to enjoy summer’s fleeting days.  I think these photos and quote sum up the end of the season.  Bon Weekend! “When summer gathers up her robes of glory, and like a dream of beauty glides away.” – Sarah Helen Power Whitman   […]

As you are well aware, I love any type of marketing or magazine features that involve gorgeous interiors and exteriors.  The new fall campaign from the Madrid fashion house of Loewe (pronounced Low-eh-veh) has just that and is making me swoon.  There is something about the shots that remind me of the film I Am […]

There is nothing I love more than luxurious linens so I was very excited when Julia B came on board as a sponsor.  Julia Berger started Julia B in 2008 to provide a custom product of fresh design and exquisite quality at an accessible price.  What’s great is that Julia had the education and experience […]

As Candy Pratts Price so succinctly said it in The September Issue, “September is the January in fashion.” September is the when all the magic happens and the guidebook for the entire season is the September issue of Vogue. Halle Berry is the lucky cover girl and she and the interiors of her shoot by Mario […]

Hermès has created a fun new website J’aime Mon Carré which translates to I Love My Scarf.  It is full of chic girls, and some boys, in London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo wearing Hermès scarves tied in a myriad of ways.  There are more ways to wear a scarf that just around your neck […]

If you are a designer, and maybe ever if you’re not, you’ve probably used Bungalow 5 in one of your design projects.  They offer a great selection of furniture and finishes, as well as lighting and accessories.  In September, you will be able to check them out in their new showroom at 251 West 30th […]

I had the pleasure of attending the Autumn/Winter 2010 preview at Smythson recently and I suggest you start saving your pennies because I saw a lot of chic accessories that you are definitely going to love.  I don’t have an ipad yet but the new Smythson ipad case makes me want to go out and buy […]

Model Stella Tennant is the granddaughter of the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire and it looks like she learned a lot from her chic grandmother.  Stella and her husband live in a beautiful home on a farm in Berwickshire, Scotland featuring de Gournay and Cole & Sons wallpaper and even a tepee in the backyard.  Stella has also […]

I should have mentioned in my last post about the Chatsworth House attic sale that my follow up would be about Deborah Mitford, The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire.  Without her guidance, Chatsworth House would not have become one of the finest English manor homes.  She was instrumental in its restoration and created the Chatsworth Farm […]

When I first heard about the upcoming Chatsworth House attic sale at Sotheby’s a few weeks ago, my heart skipped a beat.  I could only imagine the treasures that would be available for sale.  At that time, not many photos were available and I’m very grateful to Sotheby’s for sending them so I could share […]

“It is not the ship so much as the skillful sailing that assures the prosperous voyage.” – George William Curtis