The cooler weather in New York last week and San Francisco over the weekend had me reaching for black. It’s usually the first way I start to transition to fall when I’m sick of bright colors and patterns. If you’re feeling the same, here’s some inspiration for you. Joya Composition No.6 scented candle Bow Tie […]

Sorry for the radio silence the last few days. I forgot how hard it can be to blog while away on a trip. I’m headed back to New York this afternoon and luckily JetBlue Mint has excellent Fly-Fi so I try to play catch up. Long time readers may remember Francisco Costa’s gray apartment that […]

As I mentioned a little while back, I’m celebrating my ten year blog anniversary with a trip to San Francisco and Napa, California with my friend from Utah and we’re off today. JetBlue is the best airline to fly from New York to San Francisco and I look forward to trying their new JetBlue Mint  first class that […]

We’ve had a little cooler weather in New York recently which had me thinking of fall. It’s usually around this time of year when I want to burn all my summer clothes and start over and there’s no better place to start than Nordstrom. They have the best selection online already and their free shipping […]

Do you remember the Beautiful Bonpoint Dinner that I attended a few years ago in a Wonderful West Village Townhouse?  Well, the family who lived there moved back to England last year and put their Bank Street home on the market for $26 Million. It’s recently had a price drop and can be yours for […]

Someone posted a graphic of the 12 Things Happy People Do Differently on Instagram this morning. It was very hard to read but I realized that I posted this same list on the blog. Since it’s been four years, I thought maybe we could all use a reminder, especially since it’s another grey day in […]

Veere Grenney is one of my favorite interior designers so it was nice to see this modern country house project of his on the House & Garden UK site recently. Again, it’s one of those homes that mixes traditional design and architecture with modern touches to keep each one of the owners happy. Not an […]

This is your public service reminder that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on Sunday, August 6th. On Monday, prices go back up on fashion and accessories for women, men, and children, as well as items for the home and beauty products. I’ve put together one last outfit to showcase just what great buys you can […]

It came as no surprise that CeCe Barfield Thompson worked for interior designer Bunny Williams when I saw that drinks table perfectly placed next to an armchair in her apartment feature on One Kings Lane today. “I learned so much in Bunny’s office, but I’d say what I really took away is the importance of […]

If I could, I would wear jeans, a blouse or sweater, and flats all year long. Unfortunately, you can’t wear jeans in New York when it’s hazy, hot, and humid so I live in dresses all summer. I’ve had a hard time finding new options lately but got lucky with three new purchases this week […]

Many people eschew traditional architecture because they think it can’t look modern or work for a young family. Claudia Schiffer’s historic English Tudor mansion from 1574 couldn’t be more traditional but there is nothing stuffy or old about the interior design. She shares the home with her director husband, Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake), their three young […]

American playwright, author, screenwriter, actor, and director Sam Shepard passed away last week. He grew up in the Midwest but moved to New York in the 1960’s where he hung out with Patti Smith and Robert Maplethorpe and went on tour with Bob Dylan. He wrote 44 plays including Buried Child but most people probably […]

New York kitchens are notoriously small. That’s why we have so many restaurant and delivery options. My own small kitchen is why I’m obsessed with normal sized kitchens online. This Humphrey Munson kitchen isn’t even in a real house. It’s their new St. Albans Showroom Spenlow Kitchen designed by Peter Humphrey, the Design Director and Founder of […]

I didn’t want to leave my male readers out of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale so I’ve put together pieces that can take you from work to weekend. This sale is a great time to get a deal on pieces to upgrade your wardrobe and stock up on basics. Every man needs a navy suit in […]

Neal Beckstedt designed a small but impressive room in this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House so it was interesting to come across what he can do on a larger scale on Architectural Digest this week. I’m not always a fan of contemporary architecture, especially when it’s too cold and angular but has managed to […]

It feels like everyone I follow on Instagram has been in the south of France this summer. That’s how I came across Le Mas des Poiriers. Julia Engel of Gal Meets Glam stopped by the the recently renovated 18th-century farmhouse on a pear orchard (Poire is the French word for pear) in Avignon and posted beautiful photos. […]

My favorite part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale are all the great beauty buys. Since I’ve just done a few beauty posts, I thought it would be fun to ask my dermatologist Dr. Shari Marchbein (that’s her above) to chose what beauty products she is buying and why she likes them. Dr. Marchbein is helping […]