As everyone now knows, this is the year of the rabbit, the 4th animal in the 12-year cycle of the… Read More
Art & Antiques
Dear Diary
Diary of Sophia Peabody Hawthorne (1809–1871), 1862. Gift of Lorenz Reich, Jr., 1980. Photo courtesy of The Morgan Library. I… Read More
Art & Commerce
photo by Bruno Gaget We’re starting to see a lot more of Marissa Webb, Head of Women’s Design at J…. Read More
Lego Love
My daughter is lego obsessed. And I couldn’t be happier. What a wonderful creative outlet for kids. With all her… Read More
Auction Update
Last weekend I wrote about the (then) upcoming auction at Doyle that I thought had many appealing and reasonably priced… Read More
Thinking Outside the Box
I love how the Met is using items from their collection to create smaller accessible shows that, like their new… Read More
Doyle Delights
When my sister phoned yesterday to ask if I had seen the upcoming auctions at Doyle, I suspected they must… Read More
A Map by Any Other Name
Everyone is getting in on the act. As more articles are written on the power of digital media, more individuals,… Read More
From Venus to Mars: Gifts for Guys 2
This year, I found an eclectic assortment of gifts for guys of all tastes. Whether in the realm of practical… Read More
Traveler’s Tips and Treats
I didn’t get a chance to finish the post I had planned for today so I am reissuing some handy… Read More
The Swiss Are Coming! The Swiss Are Coming!
Switzerland is an understated place. This small landlocked country is not prone to outward displays of exuberance or extravagance. You… Read More
Booked
Have you noticed? Books are the hottest new accessory. This fall we have been over-inundated with a plethora of shelter… Read More