Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a dinner to celebrate the launch of the new Remy Renzullo x Carolina Irving & Daughters, Olympia and Ariadne Irving, collection launch on Moda Operandi. I haven’t seen Remy in person in years since he’s been spending more of his time in London working on Castle Howard. […]
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Deeda Blair: Food, Flowers & Fantasy
11 . 01 . 22I get the feeling that maybe the very private Deeda Blair probably didn’t want to write a book but I’m very glad that someone talked her into it. And she realized that it was a perfect way to raise money for charity which is where the proceeds are going. There are very few truly elegant […]
Table Setting Etiquette and Dining Manners
10 . 26 . 22The foreword of Tiffany’s Table Manners for Teenagers by Walter Hoving says the following. “Good manners are as important as good grooming and good behavior. Unfortunately, however, in this day of confused standards, manners are sometimes sadly neglected. This is especially true of table manners. At Tiffany’s our interest in attractive tables set with good […]
I know it feels like we’ve all skipped over Thanksgiving and moved straight to Christmas so I felt like I had to give this November holiday some love. All week, I’ve been putting together some chic decorations and accessories for your Thanksgiving table. The best thing about them is that they can be used year […]
Sotheby’s Dining IN Online Auction 2021
08 . 02 . 21One of my favorite projects last year was styling a dining table for the Sotheby’s Dining IN Online Sale. When they asked me to style a table for the Sotheby’s Dining IN New York Online Sale this year, I was more than happy to oblige. It’s a dream to be style a table with some […]
4th of July Favorites for the Entire Family 2021
06 . 23 . 21This Fourth of July post has taken me longer to finish than anticipated since I kept adding items. I wanted the whole family to be included since celebrations this year are going to be over the top so I’ve put together over 50 fun items in red, white, and blue to get you ready for […]
Lauren Santo Domingo, Chairish, and More
05 . 16 . 21It feels like Chairish is the new One Kings Lane. I used to love the house features and interviews on OKL but they were long gone so it’s nice to see some on the Chairish Blog now. Lauren Santo Domingo of Moda Operandi was just profiled and we get to see a few new spaces […]
Giving Thanks 2020
11 . 25 . 20This has been a trying year to say the least but it’s given many of us time to pause and realize what we have to be grateful for now. This year and every year, I am thankful for all my loyal blog readers and Instagram followers. I am also grateful for all the lovely people […]
Sotheby’s Dining IN Online Auction
08 . 05 . 20Even though I have a very small kitchen and no separate dining room in my New York apartment, I obsessively collect antique china and silver. So when Sotheby’s asked if I’d like to collaborate with them on their Dining IN online auction happening now, I jumped at the chance. Since everyone is spending so much […]
Interior designer Remy Renzullo loves to entertain and collects antique china to set his table. He is such an avid collector that he reached out to me on Instagram last summer when I posted photos from the Nantucket Antiques Show to find out which vendor was selling plates in one of his china patterns. The […]
Happy Easter 2020
04 . 11 . 20“I think of the garden after the rain;And hope to my heart comes singing,At morn the cherry-blooms will be white,And the Easter bells be ringing!”– Edna Dean Proctor, Easter Bells via @mrlarsparis via @elizabethdemontfortwalker via @heckfield_place via @elizabethdemontfortwalker via @cynthiaefrank via @rambertfleurs via @heckfield_place via @chateau_chenonceau via @dangleterrecph via @elizabethdemontfortwalker via @heckfield_place via @carolyneroehm via […]
Giving Thanks 2019
11 . 27 . 19This year and every year, I am giving thanks for all my loyal blog readers and Instagram followers. I am also grateful for all the lovely people I follow on Instagram who post beautiful images and quotes that inspire me daily. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and that those of you who […]
I can’t believe November begins on Friday. Are you ready for the holidays? If you’re not, I’ve put together some pieces to help you get ready for holiday entertaining and Thanksgiving dinner. Start with the Ceramic Stoneware Pumpkin Cocotte above filled with hearty soup for the colder days ahead this weekend. There area also Cast-Iron […]
Chic in Capri
06 . 30 . 19Every once in a while there is an event that overtakes Instagram, in a good way, and this week it was the Zimmermann press trip to Capri. The fashion brand had invited a select group of celebrities and influencers to the idyllic island to celebrate the opening of their 35th store. While Zimmermann dresses usually […]
Fourth of July Favorites for the Entire Family
06 . 28 . 19I can’t believe the year is half over and the Fourth of July is next week. I love Independence Day celebrations and the preppy red, white, and blue fashion, accessories, and decor that let Americans show their patriotism. If you need some updates to get you into the holiday spirit, I’ve picked out my favorites […]
Moda Operandi Home Preview
05 . 14 . 19Many of us have been lamenting the passing of member of the elegant old guard recently such as Lee Radziwill, Marella Agnelli, and Jane Wrightsman. Sometimes it feels like there is no one to take up their mantle but luckily Lauren Santo Domingo is leading the charge of the next generation. Her taste is impeccable […]
Easter at Chateau de Wideville
04 . 21 . 19I have about a 1,000 photos from Charleston to edit and a travel guide to create but until they are ready, I leave you with Easter weekend images from Chateau de Wideville in France. The chateau is owned by Valentino and these photos are from his friends Carlos Souza and Giancarlo Giammetti. While Charleston already […]