When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, May luck be yours on Halloween. ~Author unknown   Photo via @aliceinherpalace

It was definitely a shock to come back to 43 degree weather in New York after enjoying 80 degree temperatures in Birmingham. I technically don’t need another coat since my coat closet is packed but that won’t stop me from buying a few more. The best place to shop for coats for the whole family […]

I read the November issue of Vogue magazine from cover to cover on my flights down to Birmingham this weekend. It was a great issue but my favorite story was the feature on Plum Sykes English country house in the Cotswolds. It’s so cozy and quintessentially British that it’s hard to believe the house is […]

This month, the innovative company, LG, unveiled its LG SIGNATURE brand products during a week of events that included an exclusive red carpet gala at the LG SIGNATURE Gallery in New York City’s Rockefeller Center. LG SIGNATURE is LG Electronics’ most premium brand for home appliances and home entertainment products including washing machines, a sleek refrigerator, a television, and air purifier. All of […]

I’m still in Birmingham but I can’t wait to get home so I can read David Netto’s new book on the famed French interior designer Francois Catroux that is being released today. In my post The Chic Catroux in 2011, I lamented the fact that we don’t see more of Catroux’s design work and now […]

I came across Chateau de Castille on the French AD site last week. Not only is the chateau beautiful and include wall frescoes by Picasso but it’s for sale by Sotheby’s International Realty. Considering how much Picasso art work sells for at auction, it seems like a bargain at $9.66 Million. If any of you buy […]

I’m currently in Birmingham, Alabama for a days for a work trip. After I’m finished, interior designer Andrew Brown has generously offered to show me around and take me antiquing. I’m looking forward to seeing the town but before I left New York, I took a long walk through the city to enjoy the changing […]

The temperature dipped into the 40’s this morning in New York. Perfect weather to cozy up by a fire. If you don’t have a fireplace, the next best thing is to burn a woodsy or warm smelling candle. The scents of sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, patchouli, and amber are perfect for the autumn season. Below are […]

Some of my favorite Instagram accounts are based in England and I recently found a new account to follow @tradchap. Jack Laver Brister describes himself on his account as a “29 year old antiques dealer and gardener living in Somerset. Currently renovating a small Georgian town house in Frome.” As with many homes in the English […]

Menswear inspired looks of tweed, houndstooth, and plaid were everywhere on the street during Paris fashion week. A great place to find this look in many different styles is Nordstrom. It’s one stop shopping that can’t be easier with free shipping and returns for all your fall shopping needs. Graphic Tweed Coat Rhodes Houndstooth Wool Blazer […]

There are so many great Friends & Family fashion sales going on right now but not many for the home. If you’re looking for a little fall refresh for your home, I highly suggest you check out Serena & Lily. They are offering a 20% Friends & Family discount through 11:59pm on Monday, October 24, 2016 […]

I love that Architectural Digest has started posting homes “from the archives” none more so than Ralph Lauren’s Bedford mansion. I’m off to an early Monday morning meeting but you can read all about the home here and here.

Elegance Outdoors is a new line of couture, all-weather carpets created by Marshall Watson and Doris Leslie Blau. Together, they created a custom collection of carpets by experimenting in luxurious textures, soft piles and an exciting palette. The carpets are fully customizable from size, to color, to weave, to scale of pattern. Made from acrylic […]

Roman and Williams designed Le Coucou, the most photographed restaurant on Instagram right now and I forgot that they designed Lafayette in my last post. They have also recently designed a new hotel on Nantucket island called Greydon House. The 20-room luxury hotel is located 17 Broad Street and was originally built in the 1850’s. They set about “preserving the history and […]

I recently had the pleasure of hosting a dinner party with Everything but the House (EBTH) to help celebrate the launch of their online estate sales in New York. A lot of thought went into all the table top details and the guest list and I enjoyed working closely with my dear friend Andrea Stanford […]

October’s the month When the smallest breeze Gives us a shower Of autumn leaves. Bonfires and pumpkins, Leaves sailing down — October is red And golden and brown. ~Author unknown

I first posted the street style of Giorgia Tordini three years ago and it’s been interesting to see how her look has evolved over the past few years. I relate to her style because she doesn’t wear much pattern but always knows how to add one interesting piece that elevates her entire outfit. During Milan […]