Autumn is always an exciting time in the worlds of art and design. Yesterday, I stopped by Sotheby’s to view the The Collection of A. Alfred Taubman which will be at auction November 4th and 5th. Now I wish I had a trip planned to London to view the collection of late designer Victoria Press […]
When I was in London a few years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Ben Pentreath‘s very elegant office and chic shop Pentreath & Hall. Unfortunately, Ben was traveling so we weren’t able to meet but I feel like I’ve gotten to know him by following his Instagram account. It chronicles his London life but […]
Kensington Palace released four adorable photos of Prince George and his new baby sister Princess Charlotte that were taken by their mother, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. Looks like everyone is smitten with the new princess. “I love my new baby sister.” “How is my smile?” “Are we done yet?”
This London flat was described by House & Garden as tiny but compared to what they try to pass off as apartments in NYC, it’s positively palatial. It was designed by Ann Boyd after she decided to downsize after she realized she was spending more time at her country house. To expand the space, she […]
Men’s fashion week has been taking place the last few weeks in Europe. The Fashion Director of Esquire magazine, Nick Sullivan, has been making the rounds and also posting some fun “double take” photos on Instagram. Not sure if they are taken at the time or combined in PhotoShop but the photos combine an […]
Men’s Fashion Week is in full swing and as usual, some of the best looks are off the runway. A few of the attendees look like they walked out of a Cary Grant movie but if I man wants to wear a three piece suit and a fedora in real life, who are we to judge. They […]
Pre-fall is the collection of clothing that usually arrives in stores in August, if not before. Some people prefer these fashions because they seem to be a little less trend driven. They also don’t get as much press so you don’t get sick of them before you ever get to wear them. I also love […]
This Tuesday, November 11th marks our Veterans Day in the United States, Armistice Day in France, and Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The day was originally set aside to remember the end of World War I but has come to recognize military veterans of all wars and conflicts. One of the most stunning memorials […]
The most talked about and photographed art at the Frieze Art Fair in London the last few days has been the Helly Nahmad Gallery booth called “The Collector.” Instead of displaying art in a plain white box, the galley carefully created the Paris apartment of a fictional Italian art collector in 1968. According to Art News, “Nahmad hired production designer Robin […]
Someone recently asked me what was new for menswear for fall. The best thing about men’s fashion is that it doesn’t really change. A man could buy a well made piece and keep it for a lifetime. But if you or the man in your life needs a little upgrade, definitely check out Drake’s of London. Their […]
I’m in the process of rethinking my apartment and could not be more inspired by the London home of Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen. They gut renovated a flat in the Victoria area and reconfigured the strange layout to make a perfect pied-à-terre. It’s filled with an eclectic mix of antiques they find working for their […]
I’m currently in London for a few days to meet up with my friend who’s in town from New York. The city seems a little less hectic than it did when I was here last November. We’ve had great luck with the weather and played tourist in between shopping and eating. Great restaurants to try […]
I loved the photos of Arabella Musgrave’s wedding to George Galliers-Pratt that I saw on Instagram last month so it was nice to see the official photos on Vogue.com this morning. It was an understated and chic affair with beautiful flowers by Nikki Tibbles of Wild at Heart and a dress by Frida Giannini for […]
If you’ve ever used a Touche Eclat highlighter pen from YSL, then you already know Terry de Gunzburg. She created the iconic pen while she was creative director of Yves Saint Laurent Beauté. In 2001, she founded her own beauty company By Terry that is poised to become the next global beauty brand. The London […]
Not only do I love to peruse auction catalogs for possible purchases but they are great sources for inspiration. The Michael Inchbald: A Legacy of Design sale at Christie’s in London next week is yet another example. I was not familiar with the British interior designer Michael Inchbald who passed away last year. He worked […]
One of the places I was most excited to stay while I was recently in London was the new London Edition Hotel. It’s a collaboration between Marriott hotels and hotelier and Studio 54 founder, Ian Schrager. There are bits of it that remind me of the Public Hotel in Chicago that Mr. Schrager also designed […]
Since I just got back from my trip, it means I’m behind on my holiday decorating. I need to go out this weekend and get a wreath, garland, and Amaryllis. Until I get myself together, I leave you with some Instagram photos from London, Paris, and New York, mixed in with some other holiday decorating […]