Ask any designer to name their favorite source of inspiration and many will cite travel. Nothing quite refreshes and expands… Read More
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Plain Chic in Connecticut
I’ve written many times about the exceptional shopping in the tiny town of New Preston, Connecticut. Here, an array of… Read More
If It’s Tuesday…
This week felt a bit like the 60s comedy, If It’s Tuesday It Must be Belgium. With a plethora of… Read More
The Timeless Attraction of Toile
Another story in the 30th anniversary issue of Veranda that resonated with personal relevance was the icon selection in the… Read More
Catching Up Out and About
When you have young children, May is always the busiest month with year end performances, sports championships and exams. And it… Read More
More Designer Tables from the Lenox Hill Gala 2015
With over 50 tables at the Veranda Magazine sponsored Lenox Hill Gala 2015, it was a visual feast with endless… Read More
Sneak Peek at What’s New in Veranda Magazine
As the new May/ June Veranda Magazine is about to hit mailboxes and newsstands, I was delighted to recently meet with editor-in-chief… Read More
Setting a Stylish Table with Carolina Irving for Oscar de la Renta Home | Video
Carolina Irving has worn many stylish hats. But her most recent incarnation is that of Creative Director of Oscar de… Read More
Behind the Scenes Video at the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner
Sometimes it indeed takes a village and this is often the case when the talented designers are creating tables 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
Suzanne Kasler Brings Paris to Connecticut in Veranda
Designer Suzanne Kasler is well known for her sophisticated mix of classic and contemporary and in the upcoming September/October issue… Read More
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala
The Lenox Hill Neighborhood House tabletop event is one of my very favorites. Benefitting this well respected and worthy organization,… Read More