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New York D&D Building 2012 Spring Market
I am delighted to announce that I will be reporting today from the D&D Building in NYC for Spring Market. Along with twenty other design and lifestyle bloggers, I will be tweeting live from all the fabulous events that the … Continue reading
Posted in books, design, furniture, interior design
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Holland & Sherry Bespoke
On a popular street in NYC’s hip Nolita neighborhood, in the most beautiful building on the block, the chicest new lifestyle brand in the city has been born. If you are a fan of elegant fine fabrics, classic enduring design … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, design, fashion, furniture, gifts, interior design
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My Amazing Mother
My mother was truly exceptional, but growing up, it somehow seemed normal that we had couture quality Easter coats she made us every year or that my sister and her dolls always had matching outfits or that she could accurately sketch … Continue reading
Posted in art, fashion, sculpture, Stationery
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Red Cross Red & White Ball Redux
As with many such tabletop fundraisers, it is impossible to feature all the tables in a single post – hence part two, featuring many more of the tantalizing tables that designers created for the Red Cross Red & White ball in … Continue reading
Posted in design, entertainment, food and drink, interior design
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Little Augury One Kings Lane Tastemaker Sale
I am pleased to share that two of my favorite sites are joining forces this week for a wonderful sale. Starting today at 11 am EST, blogging friend Gaye Tapp will be the featured Tastemaker Tag Sale on One Kings Lane. … Continue reading
Posted in art, design, fashion, furniture, interior design
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When Help Can’t Wait: the Red Cross Red & White Ball
On April 28th, the Metro New York North Red Cross held its annual Red & White Ball, one of the largest fund raising events in town. With over 460 guests, they raised more than $760,000 to help the Red Cross provide immediate … Continue reading
Posted in design, entertainment, interior design
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High Point Picks – Meet Wesley Hall
As many of you know, I attended High Point through a co-sponsorship between the market and upscale furniture manufacturer Wesley Hall. Kudos go to Cheminne Taylor-Smith, Vice President of Marketing at High Point Market Authority, for facilitating this marvelous match. I … Continue reading
Posted in design, furniture, interior design
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Spring Has Sprung at the Park Avenue Armory Arts & Antiques Show
The Art and Antique Dealers League of America Spring Show at the Park Avenue Armory is the best of the best. A completely vetted show, every single item is examined by panels of experts for authenticity and accurate labeling. Including … Continue reading
Posted in art, design, furniture, interior design
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New Trads at the Armory Art and Antique Show
Yesterday evening was opening night at the Art and Antique Dealers League of America Spring Show at the Park Avenue Armory. Among a who’s who in NYC art and social circles, the best dealers in fine and decorative arts presented … Continue reading
Posted in art, art history, design, furniture, interior design
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Hopping Over to Bunny’s Pop Up
Many of us are ardent fans of Bunny Williams‘ refined yet oh so livable style. She has had an office, where clients visit since 1988 when she struck out on her own after 20 some years at Parish Hadley. Then … Continue reading
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