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As soon as I saw the new Frances Valentine Pre-Fall 2019 Lookbook, I immediately recognized that it was photographed at the Hannibal French House in Sag Harbor. I would have recognized it regardless since it has a very distinct Italianate exterior but I also just walked by it every single day last week. When I […]

Spring in Central Park

04 . 12 . 19

Sorry for the lack of posts the last two days. I had a lot going on this week including a sore throat that luckily didn’t turn into anything more. I’m also trying to finalize all my plans for my birthday trip to Charleston next week. I did manage to take a walk in Central Park […]

I was going to continue with my white theme today until I was reminded of the colorful apartment of Vogue editor Hamish Bowles while spring cleaning stacks of magazines. It was designed with Studio Peregalli with work by Agencie and was featured in the November 2014 issue of World of Interiors. While located near Washington Square, it looks […]

Spring Cleaning

03 . 28 . 16

Everyone is talking about spring cleaning right now but I’m more interested in spring decluttering. The minimal apartment I rented in Paris already had me thinking about about an overhaul of my New York apartment. Then I looked back at this Houston home designed by Bruce Budd that sealed the deal. I love how he creates full interiors […]

Colorfully Chic

03 . 27 . 16

I can’t think of a better home to post on Easter than one with bright Easter egg colored rooms. It’s also appropriate since many of the furnishings in Todd Alexander Romano‘s New York apartment are up for auction at Christie’s this week. Romano is best known for mixing periods and styles with great success. “Some of my […]

Fustic House

03 . 22 . 16

While I was reading the Tory Burch Blog, I saw that they photographed their Spring/Summer 2016 Look Book at Fustic House in Barbados. The gorgeous 17th-century sugar plantation was renovated by designer Oliver Messel in the 1970’s and is now available to rent for a Caribbean holiday.  On first view, the exterior looks like a house you […]

Saut Hermès 2016

03 . 18 . 16

Although I was in Paris for almost two weeks, I’m regretting that I didn’t stay another week so I could experience the Saut Hermès 2016 in person. The 5-star show jumping competition takes places this weekend in the Grand Palais. This ridiculously chic sporting event also includes a saddlery workshop, shopping, and special shows. While I can’t […]

One of my favorite people on Instagram is Madrid based interior designer Lorenzo Castillo. His feed @lorenzocastillofe is filled with photos of his design projects and his homes. While many of them have been featured in magazines, his own photos show different angeles and areas not always seen in publications. I especially love his art collection […]

Palazzo Dama

03 . 14 . 16

I just got back from Paris last night. I have jet lag and my bags are still not unpacked so of course I’m already thinking about where I want to go next. I saw photos of the new Palazzo Dama hotel in Rome on Instagram and in the new Elle Decoration France while I was […]

Cartier Rendez-Vous

03 . 10 . 16

One of the most fun and whimsical presentations of Paris Fashion Week was by Cartier. They rented out the Hotel Montana in Saint Germain and created different fantasy scenarios filled with every Cartier product from high jewelry, watches, handbags, leather goods, sunglasses, stationery, to even champagne. It was a lovely departure for the usually staid brand. I recently […]

La Reserve Paris

03 . 09 . 16

According to social media, it seemed like everyone was staying at La Reserve Hotel for fashion week. Just as I put it on my must visit list, I saw that my Instagram friend David Leppan was also staying at the chic hotel. When he suggested tea, I immediately agreed to come to him to check it out. […]

Parisian Pleasures

03 . 07 . 16

As I start my second week in Paris, I thought update you on what I’ve been doing so far.  The weather has been a bit temperamental so I spent a lot of my first few days trying to run errands and shopping in between rain and snow showers. I’ve attended a few gorgeous fashion shows […]

Montecito Magic

03 . 03 . 16

The highlight of my recent trip to California was visiting Montecito. It’s an idyllic town in Santa Barbara where a few people I know live. They say once you visit Montecito, you will buy a house there and will I am not sure about the three month deadline, I could definitely see myself living there […]

Fashion week has just ended in Milan and one of the chicest showrooms has to be the Palazzo Ralph Lauren. It’s one of those beautifully designed spaces in which you wish you could live. If you feel the same, here are some suggestions to get you started. Tufted Cream Sofa Ralph Lauren Plaid Pillows Shearling […]

Pajama Party

02 . 23 . 16

It’s one of those rainy and cold days in New York that make you want to stay in bed in your pajamas.  Unfortunately, I spilled nail polish on my favorite blue silk pajamas, as seen in the photo above, while I was in Florence. Now I’m on the hunt for a new pair before I […]

Shine On

02 . 20 . 16

After seeing a photo of myself from my recent trip to Palm Springs, I realized that maybe I should start wearing brighter lipstick.  It’s an easy way to update your look and brighten your mood without spending a lot of money. As soon as I got home, I ordered a few exclusive shades of YSL Rouge […]

Before I head off on my next trip, I thought it might be a good idea to finally recap my two week trip to Italy last autumn which includes some of the things I wore along the way. I started  off in Milan for fashion week and then traveled on to Venice, Rome, and Florence before […]