When I mentioned that I was booked on an Oceania cruise and trip to Miami, the first question many asked was whether I was going to post my outfits.  I often joke that if I ever write my autobiography, it will be subtitled, Confessions of an Overpacker, but laying everything out and planning each day’s outfits […]

I grew up with a canopy bed so I’ve had an aversion to them ever since.  If there was any bed that could make me change my mind about them, it’s the 18th-century painted Louis XVI style bed above that is currently for sale at Le Louvre Antiques in Dallas.  It can also be called […]

One of the most exciting things I did last year in LA was visit Kelly Wearstler‘s studio.  It is a gorgeous space filled with her watercolor drawings pinned to the inspiration board and a constant hum of creativity.  She is one of the most inspiring designers and I was hoping that some of her magic […]

Elle Decor enjoyed my trend reports from the New York International Gift Fair last year so much that they asked me to cover the show for elledecor.com this year.  You can check out my trends of Butterflies & Bugs; Nautical;  and Letters, Words and Numbers on their website.  It was an honor to contribute to […]

I had the pleasure of attending the Tory Burch Pre-Fall 2011 presentation recently.  It made me wish the clothes were available now because they would be perfect for my cruise!  Pre-Fall delivers to stores in May so it still has a light feeling but Tory made sure it will all be able to transition into […]

Last week, Barney’s named Amanda Cutter Brooks their new women’s fashion director.  Sometimes she’s just seen as a socialite but Amanda was previously creative director for Tuleh and Hogan.  She’s also contributed to Vogue and Men’s Vogue.  She also wrote the great book, I Love Your Style.  As my friend Jessica Gold pointed out, “she’s […]

I came across this old photo of Lauren Bacall crossing a New York street recently.  As soon as I saw it, I was immediately reminded of the Derek Lam Spring 2011 collection.  If Lauren Bacall was a young woman today, I could easily see her wearing his whole line right down to the shoes.  This is […]

I kept noticing birds everywhere I went at the New York International Gift Show.  The pillows from Dransfield & Ross are an especially beautiful example.  Birds are a harbinger of spring and here’s hoping that after this brutal winter they arrive in real life soon too! John Derian Middle Kingdom Longstreet Collection John Derian Design […]

There are a lot of pillows at the NYIGF but one booth that made me stop for a closer look was Ox Bow Decor.  I really loved their pillows printed with architectural facades. All of their products are made in Massachusetts and they couldn’t have been nicer which is always important.  Definitely check them out.  […]

While there was no new vendor at the NYIGF that knocked me off my feet, there were a lot of great new products and a lot fun colors.  The new backgammon table from oomph, above, is already a hot ticket item.  It doesn’t come with a top but interior designer Elizabeth Bauer suggested covering it with a […]

Since the Jonathan Adler booth is the first one I visit at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), I always like to start with the creative, colorful, and cheeky designer. Each year, I wonder what he will come up with next and of course he never disappoints.  I especially love table and pillow designs but the cutest piece […]

It’s interesting how you see some designers all over the place and some nowhere at all.  I wish we could see more work of the interior designer François Catroux.  Maybe staying under the radar and a lack of self promotion is a French thing or a European thing.  It’s certainly, as we all know, not […]

I’m getting ready to visit the New York International Gift Fair on Sunday and thought I’d share some of my favorite booths at Pier 94.  Bungalow 5, above, is booth #45000 and their colorful furniture and accessories are always a hit.  If you can’t make it, you can also check out their new showroom in […]

A big thanks to my readers who recognized that the room I posted last night was featured in Nuevo Estilo.  A little sleuthing unearthed the entire Barcelona apartment.  It doesn’t say who owns it or the designer but you can read the entire article here. I do like color in my home but I also […]

Today was one of those days.  Not terrible but not great.  After I decided on what to write about, I realized that two people recently posted the same topics.  Then I decided to go for a walk and encountered slush puddles on each street corner that were almost as tall as me.  So we’re taking […]

I know not everyone likes color so I thought I’d post something a little more neutral today.  Roman & Williams partners in work and life, Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, live in a fabulous loft downtown that is both eclectic and elegant.  I absolutely love the kitchen and home office area with a glass enclosed […]

What is social media and how can it help the design community?  That’s the question we’ll be discussing next week with Kravet at the NYDC.  Hope you can make it!