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Talbots Treats for Spring
A couple of weeks ago I attended a preview of Talbots‘ spring 2012 line. Although it was gray and rainy outside the hydrangea were in full bloom in the bright and sunny showroom. What a fun line-up is coming. Talbots continues the trend we saw on the spring runway shows – lots of color, florals and pattern mixed with geometrics and bright accessories.…
Posted in bags, fashion, jewelry, talbots
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Brimfield Bounty 2
As a neophyte Brimfield attendee, I must admit the enormity of the event was a tad overwhelming. Luckily, after checking in at the Brimfield Tweet Up VIP tent, Michael Diver, the managing editor of Traditional Home, kindly invited me to tag along with him and Doris Athinios, Senior Art and Antiques Editor to the J&J field, the original, largest and widely considered premier show at Brimfield.…
Posted in fashion, interior design, jewelry
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Marcella’s Magic
Last spring I wrote about Camilla Dietz Bergeron, that elegant bastion of antique gems upstairs on Madison Avenue. While they are primarily known for their incredible selection of vintage pieces, they also have a secret weapon within their arsenal.
When I visited the salon, I was immediately taken with a case featuring several fabulously adorned shagreen and wooden cuffs.…

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NYC Shopping Spree with Liz – My Picks
Although today is normally Wednesday Wines, Terry was having technical difficulties. Luckily I remembered I had never shared with you my picks from Liz Lange’s and my NYC shopping spree for BEHIND THE Q.
It was tough to narrow things down at the Milly Madison Avenue flagship boutique.…

Posted in bags, fashion, jewelry, milly
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BEHIND THE Q

Posted in bags, Behind The Q, fashion, food and drink, jewelry, milly
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Welcome Back David Webb
Recently I had the privilege of attending an event at the spectacular new David Webb store on Madison Avenue. In the former U.S. Mortgage & Trust Building across from the Whitney Museum, the space has been exquisitely renovated by the stylish team of architect Peter Pennoyer and wife, interior designer Katie Ridder.…
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Playing Hooky and a Surprise
I am officially playing hooky from my normal posting today – for the first time, well – ever!! But of course not completely – I am working on the next BEHIND THE Q, doing research and hopefully spending a little time here.…
Posted in fashion, jewelry
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Special Offer from the Empire

Posted in bags, fashion, gifts, interior design, jewelry
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Royal Wedding Redux
For those of you who followed our Royal Wedding contest, you can now enjoy a taste of the festivities vicariously!! Live lavishly watching this clip of the truly fabulous event that took place at Von Hemert Interiors the evening before Kate & William’s wedding.…
Posted in books, entertainment, fashion, interior design, jewelry
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Living Jewels


Posted in art, books, fashion, jewelry
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