My Instagram feed during the holidays was a mash up of snow photos and palm trees. I haven’t been skiing in years but the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado makes me want to hit the bunny slope. It looks a bit like something Ralph Lauren would have designed with a mix of Western accents and modern […]
I’m back from Art Basel but battling a nasty cold. Makes me wish I had stayed in sunny and warm Miami. While I rest up and recover, I’m leaving you with a few pics of my trip. But I will have another lovely gift guide for you on Monday morning.
Since I’m currently traveling, I thought it would be appropriate to post the holiday travel gift guide. When I was thinking of who I could ask to contribute their travel gift suggestions, Julia Leach, the founder of Chance was the first person who came to mind. She always seems to be off somewhere and they only […]
I arrived in Miami to find 80 degree temperatures and the nicest people at the new Miami Beach Edition Hotel. I stayed at their other hotel in London so I was excited to see how they tweaked the design for this edition. The wood and upholstery are lighter and the room feels brighter. They give […]
I’m off to Miami this morning for Art Basel. It’s my first time attending and I’m looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about. From what I hear it’s more about the parties than the actual art but I will let you know. I’m excited to be staying at the new Miami Beach […]
When I told everyone that I was going to Napa Valley for the first time recently, everyone agreed it was one of their favorite places and that I was going to absolutely love it. I can confirm that they were right. I could not have asked for better host for my first visit than the […]
I’m having a great time in the Napa Valley. The weather has been perfect and the wine plentiful. What more could you ask for?! Bon week-end! View from Dutch Henry Winery by me.
When I mentioned that I was going to be visiting California this week, everyone assumed I meant Los Angeles. I’m actually in San Francisco right now. I’m here for a few days before I head to Napa to visit Dutch Henry Winery. I’ve never been to Napa and everyone agrees that I’m going to love […]
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’m currently trying to decide if I should go to Italy in July or wait until I return to Europe in October. These photos that Peter Lindbergh took of Caroline Trentini and actor Louis Garrel in Rome for Vogue have me contemplating hoping on a plane as soon as possible. But I’m still not sure. […]
As I sit at my desk in front of my window and watch it snow once again, I am thinking about escaping. I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve never visited Venice. I hope to remedy this situation this summer if not before and hopefully with a stay at the newly renovated Gritti Palace Hotel. After […]
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 […]
Just a quick reminder that I will be at the Ohio Design Center in Cleveland on Thursday, September 26th to give the Keynote Presentation at 1:00pm at their Fall Market Day. This is a “to the trade” only event after which I will be signing copies of my book Creativity at Work. e will also be […]
21 Suggestions for Success by H. Jackson Brown Jr. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery. Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you […]
I’m currently trying to figure out how I can spend the whole of August traveling around Provence starting with Domaine de la Baume. The property in Tourtour which opens July 5th used to be the home of expressionist painter Bernard Buffet in the 1950’s. It looks like an absolute oasis to this overworked city girl. A […]
When I visited Los Angeles last year, I stayed a big “too cool for school” hotel where I felt like no one cared who I was or how I was doing. That’s why on this trip, I decided to stay at the Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills again. I stayed at the hotel three years ago […]
All the talk of the shows in Milan for the past few days has me dreaming of Italy again. I’m trying to figure out if I can fit in a trip between High Point and the launch of my book. Not sure if it’s going to happen but I’m putting Villa Cetinale on the list […]