February 2013 - Quintessence

New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner

One of my favorite events of the season is the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner, held at the Mandarin… Read More

All of Rachel Laxer’s interiors are marked by a sophisticated and often unexpected edge, due in great part to her… Read More

With offices in the States and London, Rachel Laxer is a design star on the rise. After a successful career… Read More

In the world of design, Alexa Hampton needs no introduction. Armed with all the right credentials, including an honorary doctorate,… Read More

Since 1996 Ivan Pericoli and Benoit Astier de Villatte have been producing their furniture and distinctive white ceramics that are… Read More

Dear readers, time has finally caught up with me this week but I will be working faithfully over the weekend… Read More

The triumverate that is Créations Métaphores represents the brilliant blending of three distinct brands that are as different as they… Read More

Among the thousands of exhibitors at Maison, I was delighted to discover Midipy, a French brand looking to revive the… Read More

While wandering the overwhelming halls at Maison et Objet, I was stopped by the stunning lighting at Nautic. Part of… Read More

While Moroccan themes have been at play for a while in both fashion and interiors, inspiration from a recent trip… Read More

Unabashed luxury always marks the collections of J. Mendel. But this fall it’s a luxury with conspicuous contrasts – outerwear… Read More

Jenny Packham’s beautiful new collection is princess pretty – literally and figuratively. With elegant slim shapes and flowing silks and… Read More