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Out and About in NYC with BlogTour and More
It’s a busy design week in New York. As an alumna of the Modenus‘ original BlogTour trip to London in 2011, I was kindly invited to tag along on their second NYC trip yesterday. It was wonderful to see old friends and finally meet some longtime online connections.…
Posted in auctions, BlogTour, food and drink, holiday, milly, wine cellar
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Coupe or Flute | The Champagne Glass Dilemma
Each year I update this post discussing the age old champagne dilemma, coupe or flute or even tulip with some new suggestions! I have cited Seth Box, director of education for Moet Hennessy USA, before, who, in the New York Times, had discussed his preferences.…
Posted in design, food and drink, gifts, holiday
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Merry Christmas from Our Home to Yours
Wishing everyone who celebrates the very Merriest, from our table to yours!!
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A Note From Santa’s Workshop
Just reminding myself why I’ve been sequestered in Santa’s workshop all weekend with no time to catch up around here. This little one may now be a teenager, but in ten years this holiday will hopefully be a cherished memory as well.…
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The Decorators Club NYC
The Decorators Club, founded in 1914, was organized by 38 original members. Meeting in the home of Gertrude Gheen Robinson, who served as the first president, they established an organization “to encourage the promotion and advancement of the standards of education, for and of the practice of the profession of interior decoration and design; to establish and maintain such rules of ethical and professional practice as will serve as a guide for the decorator, the client and the trade; to maintain a spirit of friendly relationship among those who must work competitively.”
Monday night was the annual Christmas party, held at the lovely and genteel Colony Club.…
Posted in design, holiday, interior design, learning
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Shop Small Saturday Surprise
I try to support small local businesses whenever I can. Not only do these establishments play a vital role in creating jobs and economic opportunities in our communities but it’s nice to see merchandise in person and actually know the people behind the brick and mortar.…
Posted in design, gifts, holiday, interior design
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Happy Thanksgiving
There is always much to be thankful for at this time of year – family and friends, health, and this year especially, house and home! I am always happy to be at home for the holidays and as usual am hosting Thanksgiving dinner.…
Posted in food and drink, holiday, interior design
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Designing Greenwich Preview
This weekend premieres Designing Greenwich, an exciting new venue here in Connecticut. Upscale local publication Connecticut Cottages and Gardens, with producers Meg Wendy and Mimi Sternlicht, have put together a fabulous showcase of art, interiors and style over the next three days.…
Posted in art, design, fashion, furniture, gifts, holiday, interior design, learning
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Holiday House 2012 | Inson Dubois Wood
While I enjoy a wide spectrum of design, wild and chaotic is not normally on my list. But Inson Dubois Wood‘s dramatic ode to Venice’s Carnevale really hit a chord. Rather like the circus performer who can keep all the plates spinning in his act, this room successfully maintains the momentum of a variety of vignettes.…
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