With our recent Siberian-like weather, An Invitation to the Garden arrived at my door like a welcome breath of spring…. Read More
Entertainment
Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2013
At this festive time of year, it’s become tradition in these parts to publish my Quintessential Guide to Champagne. For… Read More
Rustic Chic New Year’s Lunch with Aerin Lauder
Attending elaborate parties thrown by her legendary grandmother, Estée Lauder, certainly influenced Aerin Lauder’s entertaining style. And tempered by her… Read More
Merry Christmas
To all who celebrate, wishing you a very Merry Christmas, from my home to yours!
Design Books Round Up
Although I started this fall with the best intentions, I somehow never managed to finish writing about the overwhelming number… Read More
Art at the 2013 Holiday House Finale
As the snow was falling yesterday, I was reminded of designer Darrin Varden‘s chic Winter Solstice lounge at the 2013… Read More
Goodbye to a Great | Peter O’Toole
I couldn’t let the passing of Peter O’Toole go by without at least a quick nod to the late great… Read More
Holiday House Art Continued
Inspiration can sprout from surprising places. The spark for Susanna Salk‘s Holiday House room was triggered by stylist Caroline Sieber’s… Read More
It’s a Wrap Video with Susanna Salk and John Derian
John Derian is one part Charles Dickens, one part Saint-Germain-des-Prés and one part East Village, but 100% authentic. His distinctive and… Read More
Celebrating Art at Holiday House
Holiday House is a cause easy to embrace. Founder Iris Dankner’s showhouse, now in its sixth year, celebrates the best… Read More
Antique & Artisan Christmas Boutique
It’s no secret that the Antique & Artisan Center is one of my favorite local sources for all that is… Read More
Lunch Fifth Avenue Style with Howard Slatkin
Not surprisingly, lunch Fifth Avenue style chez Howard Slatkin is a luxurious treat. Following Susanna Salk’s and my video shoot… Read More
