There is always so much to be thankful not the least of which is having all my chicks home in… Read More
Holiday
Happy Labor Day
While it’s hard to believe that September is here, I am hoping that all of you are savoring the last… Read More
Happy 4th of July!
As our national holiday falls on a Tuesday, most everyone will be enjoying a long weekend. And by the looks… Read More
Happy Easter
Spring is finally here and for Easter we are expecting highs near 80°! This week was my eldest’s birthday and everyone came… Read More
Favorite Movies for the Holidays
As New Year’s Eve and Day conveniently fall on the weekend this year, it’s the perfect time to publish my… Read More
From My Christmas Table to Yours
The time has come to wish all of you who celebrate a very Merry Christmas. Longtime readers know that one of… Read More
David Monn The Art of Celebrating
Tis the season and as we all plan our holiday celebrations, there is no better place to look for inspiration… Read More
Nina Campbell Does New Preston Redux
I really felt I was ahead of schedule this year, but yet again, Christmas has snuck up leaving not nearly enough… Read More
Christmas in Shangri-La
Every year friend and designer Carey Karlan goes all out creating themed holiday decorations for her charming 1926 cottage-style home. Past years… Read More
Setting a Holiday Table with Christie’s
Designer Alex Papachristidis and I share a love of tabletop so we were delighted when several weeks ago Christie’s asked if… Read More
Happy Fourth of July!
From a quintessential American setting, wishing everyone a very happy Fourth of July! The Nantucket fireworks were last night, and… Read More
Happy Memorial Day and Sneak Peek
Wishing everyone a very happy Memorial Day weekend. While we celebrate the unofficial start of the summer season, let us… Read More