“Whether you consider it a fresh start or a clean slate, there is nothing better than the beginning of January to plan out what you want to do in the coming year. I personally love a new blank calendar just brimming with possibilities. I like to plan out each month which helps me plan out […]

My traditional New Year’s Eve post didn’t seem appropriate this year so I decided to replace it with something else inspiring. I spend New Year’s Eve in Stockholm 15 years ago when it was covered in a blanket of snow and sundown began at 2:00pm. I’ve always wanted to go back when in the summer […]

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. There are some great sales happening now if Santa didn’t bring you what you wanted or you have some holiday money burning a hole in your pocket. Happy Shopping! ANN TAYLOR – 40% off full price styles, 70% off 3+ sale items, 60% off 2 sale items, 50% […]

Have yourself a merry little ChristmasLet your heart be lightFrom now onOur troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little ChristmasMake the Yule-tide gayFrom now onOur troubles will be miles away Here we are as in olden daysHappy golden days of yoreFaithful friends who are dear to usGather near to us once […]

Since we’re all going to be spending a lot of time at home over the holidays, that means we sometimes won’t be getting dressed and could probably use some new pajamas. As much as I love plaid PJs, they always seem very Christmasy and I prefer styles that can be worn for sleeping, lounging, and […]

Something I’ve learned from photographing holiday decorations for years is that there are two different camps. Those who own faux decorations they display each year so they are charmingly consistent. There is nothing wrong with faux either since it saves money and prevents allergies when used indoors. The second group are those who only work […]

If you’re looking for a way to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg and look good while doing it, I highly recommend the Banana Republic Notorious Collar Necklace. Banana Republic has reissued the iconic collar necklace and will be donating 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the Notorious Necklace to the International Center for Research […]

Ralph’s Coffee in the Ralph Lauren ladies mansion at 72nd Street and Madison Avenue has become the Covid clubhouse for the Upper East Side. Except that there is no actual clubhouse since all the seating is safely located outside. I met my friend Samantha at Ralph’s for our first in person catch up since June […]

I was recently reminiscing about this Fifth Avenue pied-à-terre and decided to take a second look. The 1,100 square-foot apartment in a Rosario Candela building with wrap around terrace is the occasional home of a Texas couple that was thoughtfully designed by Cathy Kincaid and John B. Murray Architect. It was featured in the February 2016 issue […]

My friend Heidi Wynne, who you are probably familiar with by now, has a collection of luxurious cashmere wraps and fisherman knit sweaters, which all make thoughtful holiday gifts. Heidi, who is based in the Hudson Valley, has designed a line that is timeless with a focus on quality. Because the collection is classic and […]

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and are enjoying a relaxing long holiday weekend. If you’re looking for more gift ideas or Cyber Monday deals, we’ve got our final holiday gift guide to help you finish your shopping online. A cashmere throw blanket is a gift that you might have to buy yourself and everyone […]

Now that you’ve stuffed your face with turkey and pie, you can stuff your shopping cart with Black Friday deals. I usually post these on the day after Thanksgiving but many sales have started early and those of you who receive the email subscription will receive them on Black Friday morning. Happy Shopping! ANN TAYLOR – […]

This has been a trying year to say the least but it’s given many of us time to pause and realize what we have to be grateful for now. This year and every year, I am thankful for all my loyal blog readers and Instagram followers. I am also grateful for all the lovely people […]

Long time readers know that grey is my go to color for fall and winter since it’s the perfect complement for my hair color and doesn’t show lint like black does. It also pairs well with tan, brown, burgundy, navy, and black. November is also when I pay homage to my favorite shades of grey […]

How’s your holiday shopping coming along? If you haven’t started or need a push, we’ve got 33 new gift ideas to help get you get going. You can also check our other gift guides for more suggestions. I think we could all use some Ina Garten Modern Comfort Food right now. Buy a copy for every friend […]

The time before Thanksgiving is usually full of meal prep and excitement but this year is obviously feeling much different. I’ve put together some new shows and openings to keep your mind off the news. I couldn’t finish season three of The Crown because I thought Olivia Coleman was overdoing it as the Queen but […]

I’m lucky that we have so many wonderful places to visit within driving distance of New York City. One of the most buzzed about is the Mayflower Inn and Spa in Washington, Connecticut which I was lucky enough to stay at for a weekend earlier this month. The classic 35-room hotel which is part of […]