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Month: February 2011

Singerie Chic
Art & Antiques, Books, Gifts, Jewelry

Singerie Chic

There is something about monkeys that people find irresistible. Have you ever noticed how often they appear in art, both… Read More

wardrobe
Fashion, Interior design, Style

British Sweep

The Oscars are always fodder for fashion critics. There will be many reviews with favorites and pans. I thought several… Read More

At the Movies: Auntie Mame
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At the Movies: Auntie Mame

Since all of my posts last week were devoted to Fashion Week, we missed our usual At the Movies day…. Read More

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Entertaining, Food and drink, Style, Travel

Wednesday Wine

At this point I think it is safe to say that we are all craving spring. So try not to… Read More

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Architecture, Garden, Interior design

Hopelands

As I was reading many blogging friends’ pieces the past week or two, I was continually reminded of one of… Read More

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Art & Antiques

Rembrandt Remembered

There are many museum exhibits in New York that I’m dying to see. One that just opened last week is… Read More

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Architecture, Art & Antiques

Miniature Mania

photo of Oregon State Beavers by Greg Keene Have you ever seen a photograph like this – where it looks… Read More

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Fashion

Fashion Week Fall 2011: Milly

You always know you’re going to have a good time at the Milly show. The enthusiasm and upbeat energy was… Read More

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Fashion Week Fall 2011: Nanette Lepore

Nanette Lepore, with her daughter Violet, looks happy for a reason.  With a renewed spirit, her fall collection reflected a… Read More

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Fashion Week Fall 2011: Michael Kors

Michael Kors pulled out all the stops today for his 30th anniversary show in the mobbed Theatre at Lincoln Center…. Read More

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Fashion Week Fall 2011: Tory Burch

Tory Burch didn’t do a runway show but rather a presentation that circled around the catwalk with pauses for people… Read More

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Fashion Week Fall 2011: Lela Rose

Lela Rose chose as her inspiration for this collection contemporary German artist Gerhard Richter. I thought this a very interesting… Read More

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It’s sunny out and the snow is melting so thoughts It’s sunny out and the snow is melting so thoughts are on celebrating warmer days with our exclusive tablecloth handwoven in Tangier. Such a happy versatile color that effortlessly grounds all the dinnerware in our collection - a few examples here. In stock and ready to ship. Shop through link in profile.
Join us at the Connecticut home of @salomondee , a Join us at the Connecticut home of @salomondee , a house imagined to feel both entirely new and as though it has always belonged to its riverside setting. Designed in collaboration with architect @halardhalarddesign , it balances tradition and restraint—rooted in local vernacular yet quietly unconventional. WATCH AT LINK IN PROFILE
A few of my favorites from the bevy of temptation A few of my favorites from the bevy of temptation at this year’s @thewintershownyc . Dealers tagged in each image.
As we start the new year, taking a deep fresh brea As we start the new year, taking a deep fresh breath with inspiration from Spanish designer @ludovicoporta . See how he creates a sense of calm elegance using curated collections and negative space in his magnificent renovated 18th century palacio. Watch the entire house tour on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
Monday blues with an international cadre of artisa Monday blues with an international cadre of artisanal tableware from our @shopqworthy collection. Shop it all through link in profile.
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