I just returned from LA last night and am in the process of downloading all my photos of the wonderful places I visited and people I met. Until those posts are ready, I’m directing you to a photo gallery of my favorite inspiring interiors at Canadian House & Home. I was very honored to be […]
One of my favorite homes that was published in the old House & Garden magazine was this one in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles that is owned by designer John Janik. The home was built in 1924 by the architect was A.F. Leicht who was prolific designer in the 1920’s in Los Angeles. […]
Just a quick post to let you all know that I’m having a fabulous time in LA! The weather is wonderful, the people are so friendly and down to earth, and the shopping is to die for! I’ve been to so many amazing places and I still have two more days left! The photo above […]
Since I’m off to LaLa Land, I thought I’d take this time to post some great Los Angeles homes. This one belongs to the chic married couple Michael Govan and Katherine Ross and family. He’s the Director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and she has worked in public relations for LVMH. […]
I have so many things to take care of before I leave for LA in the morning that I’ve decided to sign off early. I want to thank everyone who left comments and emailed me with the great suggestions for places to go and things to do! I also really appreciate all the great advice […]
A great sense of humor is one of the most important characteristics a person can possess in my opinion. Life is a lot more fun when you are laughing with your friends on a daily basis. I’m beginning to wish that Chelsea Handler was my friend. I find myself staying up late every night now […]
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m posting all my favorite green images. And what better place to start than with a bar since most everyone will spend the day drinking. Not just any bar mind you but the cameo Bar at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica designed by Kelly Wearstler. Kelly said she […]
Does it ever warm up in Chicago? If it does, I may have to book a trip so I can see the Matisse exhibition that opens on March 20th at The Art Institute of Chicago. Matisse: Radical Invention 1913-1917 “examines what is without question the most innovative, momentous, and yet little-studied time in the artist’s […]
I have been anxiously awaiting the April 2010 issue of Vogue so I’ll have something good to read on the plane Thursday. It’s the annual shape issue which usually declares any woman over a size 2 curvy and this one might be even more depressing since model Giselle Bundchen is on the cover. Ms. Tom […]
I picked up the April issue of W Magazine today. Besides the fabulous photos of Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston, there was a little tid bit about a new book about the late fashion designer Liz Claiborne. I grew up with my mom wearing her clothing and I’m a sucker for an inspiring story so […]
I had a few readers ask if I was going to post my outfits for LA like I did for my trip to Paris and since I’m still not exactly sure what I should be wearing, I start planning them out! These outfits are my first run through of options that I think will work. […]
We’re expecting rain and high winds here in New York all weekend so that has me thinking about what I can do that doesn’t involve leaving my apartment. Other than reading and watching television, board games are a another good rainy day activity. I grew up playing backgammon but haven’t played in years so I […]
Ask and ye shall receive! One of my lovely readers, Liz Banfield, just had her bathroom papered in the yellow colorway of the Zebra wallpaper from Scalamandre was kind enough to allow me to share it with you. I’ve never seen the yellow used before and I think it looks really fresh. I love that […]
I had powder rooms on the brain yesterday because I was ordering vintage wallpaper panels from Secondhand Rose for the powder room of my downtown project. When I went to pick them up, I couldn’t resist taking a few photos to show you the extent of their collection of vintage wallpapers. They are amazing! The […]
Powder rooms are a great place to go a little crazy because you are less likely to get bored by the design since you don’t have to look at it that often. It’s also fun to wow your guests since they are the ones most likely to use the powder room. One of the easiest […]
Although the weather is actually starting to warm up in New York, I still can’t stop thinking about my upcoming trip to LA! I’m very excited to get away and relax! But right now, I’m getting ready for a meeting so I’m leaving you with some pics of the California home of interior designer David […]
I’m a huge fan of fashion designer Phillip Lim‘s clothing and jewelry and have always wanted to see inside his home. The New York Times Magazine gave us a little peek this weekend along with a question and answer feature. I love the floor to ceiling shelves above but still dying to see more. I […]