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 […]
This second holiday gift guide was supposed to be posted last Friday but I just didn’t have time to work on it before my weekend trip to the Mayflower Inn and Spa. I’m happy that so many of you enjoyed the first one and I hope your gift recipients will be happy too. The embroidered […]
I know some of you will think this holiday gift guide is too early and others will be excited so you can start shopping now. I’m posting a week earlier than usual because retailers are worried about shipping delays as more people than ever will be shopping online for gifts this year. Many friends and […]
We’ve had some beautiful weather this October and I made sure I went out for walks on all the sunny days. It was so nice to see so many homeowners and businesses decorate for fall and Halloween. The city is bustling and seems back to normal which feels so good. I can’t wait to see […]
I think it’s finally going to be cold enough to wear my heavy sweaters this week and this one is the one I look forward to wearing most of all. Wait until you find out how much the clutch costs too. Structured Shoulder Cable Knit Sweater – This sweater is the perfect update to the traditional […]
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Insider Early Access begins today and runs until August 18. Remember this is all new fall merchandise and it’s a great time to shop for classic menswear pieces that never goes out of style and stock up on basics like tee shirts, socks, and underwear. Since most people will still be […]
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, the most anticipated fall sale of the year, early access just started. The Anniversary Sale Early Access is only accessible to select card holders right now and depends on your Nordy Club Cardmember status. Icon Early Access is open now until August 18, Ambassador Early access is from August 7-18, Influencer […]
I had originally planned a post on pearl jewelry for this week since pearls are the birthstone for the month of June. Even though my birthstone is diamond, I prefer the luminosity of pearls. The post didn’t seem as relevant after the events of this week until I came across a feature on 55 Black-Owned […]
I’ve shared a lot of my at home hair and beauty secrets on Instagram Stories during the last few weeks but thought it was time to put them all together in a blog post. Before I begin talking about hair color, I want to urge you to do a test of the color whether it’s […]
Someone online asked if we really needed another version of Jane Austen’s Emma but this one is the colorful, amusing, charming, and delicious version we didn’t know we needed. Time declared that it “strikes just the right balance of modern and authentic” and I have to agree. Since my first post on Emma last week, […]
The number one New Year’s resolution every year is to lose weight. Research says that it takes three weeks to form a new habit so keep that in mind as you begin a new workout plan. Even the smallest step in the right direction helps. Experts agree that even just five minutes a day to […]
The January/February 2020 issue of Veranda arrived just before Christmas and it definitely felt like a present. The entire issue is devoted to Paris and the pièce de résistance is the Paris pied-à-terre of interior designer Micky Hurley and his family. The apartment is located in the same 17th-century hôtel particulier that had been overhauled […]
I can’t believe there are only 12 more days until Christmas. I have so many things to do before then that I’m a little stressed out about how I’m going to get it all done. If you’re behind on things like shopping, there are quite a few wonderful pop ups worth visiting in New York […]
Opening up presents in pajamas on Christmas morning is one of the most fun holiday traditions. If your family could use an upgrade on your sleepwear, I’ve picked out some of the cutest prints and plaids to make your pics the envy of Instagram. Women’s flannel pajama set in white-out plaid Men’s flannel pajama set […]
This holiday season is mostly in full swing in New York but the late Thanksgiving has pushed some things back. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was just lit yesterday and the Park Avenue Tree Lighting is scheduled for Sunday night. The Bergdorf Goodman “Good Times” holiday windows have been for a week. I don’t think […]
There aren’t that many holiday decorated houses published in magazines so I get very excited when I find one. Especially when it’s a a historic house from 1845 in Essex, Connecticut designed by the lovely design duo Olasky and Sinsteden. Not only did they help pull all interiors together but they also took care of […]
I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and are enjoyed a nice long holiday weekend. I’ve been trying to relax but there was so much to do before the snow arrived. If you’re house bound due to storms or looking for Cyber Monday deals, we’ve got our final holiday favorite things gift guide to […]