While fashion might get most of the focus during the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, there are also so many great things available for your home and gifts. The sale has just opened to the public and you can get bedding, towels, bath accessories, home decor, rugs, tabletop, and kitchen accessories. It’s a great time to […]

Last year, I wrote about how the Christian Dior company purchased the designer’s former home Château de la Colle Noire in Grasse, France and brought it back to life. Now there is a book that celebrates the gorgeous Provence house and gardens, Christian Dior in the South of France: The Château de la Colle Noire.  The Musée des […]

I came across this dream kitchen on Architectural Digest and then realized that I know the designers. They are Joshua Greene and Katrina Hernandez of Hernandez Greene who helped the owners create their dream house in Sagaponack on Long Island. Unlike a lot of beach houses, this one looks like it was designed year round. […]

I always think it’s interesting that the word for wedding in French is marriage. I think we’ve all seen a situation where someone seemed to spend more time thinking about the wedding than the marriage itself. That’s why I love weddings that look and feel very personal and understated. I saw the wedding of Nathalie Love […]

There are so many great fall fashions and accessories on sale during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year that I want to buy them all. As I mentioned the other day, you can only purchase during Early Access if you have a Nordstrom card. You’re definitely going to want to get one once you see […]

Since architect and interior designer Daniel Romualdez doesn’t have a website or an Instagram account, I really appreciate it when he shares one of his homes with a magazine. I was delighted to flip through the new August issue of Vanity Fair to find a feature on his Montauk retreat. The property right off the […]

Just a quick reminder that the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Early Access starts July 13 and runs until July 20. This isn’t a sale of leftover summer merchandise but a sale of brand new fall fashions for women, men, and children at super sale prices. You can buy coats, boots, sweaters, jeans, and even beauty products. […]

I photograph this house in Sag Harbor on every visit to the harbor town. In fact, the first three photos in this post are ones I took on three different trips. I love the grey color and the Porsche convertible that is always sitting in the driveway. I happened to click on a photo on […]

Thank you for all the lovely ten year blog anniversary messages and comments. By the way, did you know you can leave comments on blog posts again? I’ve responded to all of them on Instagram but I’m still trying to get through all the emails. I really appreciate all the love and continued support. To […]

Today, July 10, 2017, marks my 10 year blog anniversary. I still can’t believe it’s been 10 years since I wrote My First Post. I remember telling a man that I was going to start a blog and he said I’d never keep up with it. In reality, he was what I did not keep […]

Visiting Coco Chanel’s apartment was a bucket list item that actually came true. Perhaps if I wish hard enough, I may find myself at Chateau de Wideville someday. Not exactly sure under what circumstances that might happen but a girl can dream. Chateau de Wideville is the 17th-century home in France owned by Valentino who […]

I always enjoy seeing what fashion editors and influencers wear during the Haute Couture fashion shows every January and July. The attendees are usually dressed in more relatable and inspiring outfits instead of the over-the-top attention seeking ensembles usually seen during the ready to wear shows. Vogue Paris always seems to capture the best looks […]

One of the things I learned while living in Paris is that some of the most elegant homes in Paris can be found on rue de Varenne in the 7th arrondissement. It comes as no surprise that the 18th-century apartment of Pierre Sauvage of Casa Lopez is located on this very chic street. It’s featured […]

After a four year closure for renovations, the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris reopens today. The historic site on Place de la Concorde was built in 1758 for King Louis XV by French architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel. Apparently, Marie Antoinette took piano lessons in the mansion at one point. The Count of Crillon bought the building in 1788 […]

The Duchess of Cambridge wore another pretty white lace dress to Royal Ascot in June. Last year, it was by Dolce and Gabbana. This year, it was a custom white lace dress by Alexander McQueen based on Alexander McQueen Lace Mini Dress that still available in one size here. Since her exact dress is not available, […]

And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer. – F. Scott Fitzgerald Wishing everyone a lovely 4th of July holiday.

If you happen to be in the Hamptons for the Fourth of July holiday, you might want to make a stop at the Goop MRKT in Amagansett. Goop MRKT is billed as “a tangible, shoppable incarnation of what goop is all about.” The summer pop up shop, open until August 20th, will be “stocked with everything […]