Now that I have the dates of my summer sojourn to Paris planned, I’m already thinking about what I am going to pack. I will be away for four months and will have to be prepared for a temperature fluctuation from around 50 degrees to possibly 80 degrees or more, especially as I travel to […]
I just booked my ticket to Paris and one of the places I look forward to visiting when I arrive is the newly renovated Palais de Tokyo. The building is center for modern art, design, fashion, film, literature, and dance. A chic edition to the Palais de Tokyo is the restaurant Monsieur Bleu designed by […]
The fashion world was saddened this morning to learn of the suicide of designer L’Wren Scott. Everyone agrees that she was as lovely and talented as she was tall. She started her career as a model and then transitioned to styling before debuting her own designs. Her form hugging fashions were popular among celebrities and […]
When spring comes to Paris, the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise. – Henry Miller Spring might not have sprung in most of the U.S. but Paris is already blooming. I’m tres jealous but thankful that we can live vicariously through the French via Instagram. Le sigh. via @inesdelafessangeparis via @privategg Top […]
The word luxury is bandied about so much that it’s started to lose its meaning. If there is one house that still typifies the word luxury, it’s Hermès. It’s also synonymous with quality and craftsmanship. While the Birkin bag may now be ubiquitous, the clothing will always hold down the fort on quiet yet interesting designs. Hermès unveiled […]
The best part of spring, besides the warmer weather, are all the new shows and exhibitions that are opening. One of the chicest is Dries Van Noten: Inspirations at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on view until 31 August 2014.The first exhibition devoted to the Belgian designer “takes us on an intimate journey into his […]
I’ve seen fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin’s former apartment in the Musée des Arts Decoratifs but I didn’t realize her office had also been preserved for posterity. Lanvin has opened the usually closed off space in honor of the house’s 125th anniversary. As you can see, it hasn’t changed much since she was painted in it by Edouard Vuillard […]
A sure sign of the change of season is when Ralph Lauren Home installs the new collections of the Ladies Mansion. The Ile Saint-Louis collection is an ode to the bohemian elegance of the City of Light with a mix of vintage and industrial inspired pieces mixed with muted color palette. Time to lighten up […]
One of the best things about Paris, besides Paris itself, is Ladurée. While they did open a Ladurée uptown in New York, we did not have a Ladurée tea salon until this week. It is located on West Broadway in Soho in the space formally occupied by the restaurant Barolo who had a large patio. I couldn’t quite see past the chic opening […]
One of the biggest treats during my last trip to Paris was attending the preview of Cartier: Le Style et L’Histoire exhibition at the Grand Palais. I think we all know Cartier for their Love bracelets and chic watches but you will be amazed at the breadth of the 600 pieces of jewelry, objects, watches, […]
As much as I loved being away and warm, I was very excited to pick up all the February magazines at my favorite newsstand yesterday. My best being the new World of Interiors featuring the Paris apartment of Charlotte Gainsbourg and Yvan Attal. The multi-level apartment was designed by antiques dealer Florence Lopez over a […]
Just came across a tour of jewelry designer Aurelie Bidermann‘s Paris studio on Barneys The Window. It reminded me that I took a few of my own photos of her lovely jewelry and shop when I was recently in Paris. I couldn’t find her Wheat Ring here in New York so I knew it would […]
While 2013 wasn’t the worst year ever, it certainly was not my favorite. I felt out of sorts and adrift for most of it. I also feel like I didn’t really accomplish anything of note. As one of my wise friends pointed out, some years are about planting the seeds to be harvested later. It’s […]
I hope you all had a great holiday. A great last minute Christmas present for me was finding the new January/February 2014 issue of Elle Decor on the newsstand. It’s the International Issue and my favorite home featured was a 19th-century house in Normandy designed by Franz Potisek. I won’t ruin it by posting photos […]
It snowed yesterday in New York. Although it didn’t stick, it has me more excited for the holidays. I finally bought a wreath and paperwhites so it’s starting to look a lot more like Christmas in my apartment too. Here’s a little more inspiration to put you in the mood. Happy Holidays! All images via […]
Veranda posted pics of this apartment in the Saint Germain neighborhood of Paris on Instagram and now it has me even more excited to rent an apartment next year. It also makes me want to order a new sofa upholstered in a blue/black linen fabric. I love how all the dark accents and gilt frames […]
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 […]