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Worst Day of the Year?

01 . 24 . 08

According to a story on MSNBC, a UK psychologist has calculated that today, January 24th, is the most depressing day of the year. Apparently, it has to do with the cold and dreary weather and holiday debt. I guess the good news is that it can only get better from here! So, if you are […]

Not only were we rewarded this month by the beautiful profile of Francois Halard’s home in Vogue, but of Frederic Malle’s home in Men’s Vogue photographed by Francois Halard, mais bien sur! The surprising part is that the Malle family lives on the Upper East of New York and not Paris! They decided to move […]

I was checking out Fashion Week Daily as I do everyday and came across the most interesting story below. BURKE’S NEW PERCH: While juggling trips to Milan, Florence, Dubai, Qatar, South Korea, and Paris, where he is attending a few couture shows this week in between business meetings, Robert Burke managed to squeeze in selling […]

Perfume by Kilian

01 . 21 . 08

It’s hard not to think someone would be successful when their family’s last name makes up the H in LVMH but Kilian Hennessy has worked hard and paid his dues and now has a wonderful new fragrance collection to show for it called By Kilian. He became interested in fragrance while studying at the Sorbonne […]

The Women Then and Now

01 . 19 . 08

The movie The Women from 1939 is a bit of a cult classic in New York. Based on the 1936 play by Clare Boothe Luce, it follows the lives of a group of backstabbing, gossipy, spoiled New York socialites. Many fashion designers have admitted to watching it for inspiration so when I heard they were […]

Kansas City non-professional interior designing wizard, David Jimenez, has been at it again. This time it’s at his vacation home in Palm Springs where he has gone wild with color and pattern. He also has an amazing new website where you can check out more photos of his interiors and event designs. It’s a good […]

Chic Pencil Cups

01 . 17 . 08

I came across the photo of Peter Som in his office above and thought it was very clever that he had used old Diptyque candle jars to hold his colored pencils. Then I saw he photo of Alexander Wang’s New York apartment in the February issue of Domino and on his desk was an old […]

Anyone who reads my blog knows that I love the photography of François Halard so I was very excited when I opened my February 2008 issue of Vogue to find the most amazing article about his home in Arles, France and his loft in New York, with photography of course by Monsieur Halard. I’ve posted […]

I went onto Nate Berkus’ website yesterday to look for photos of his West Village apartment for inspiration for Black gloss trim, his turned out to be blue-black. Anyway, while there I stumbled onto his portfolio for his interior design firm, Nate Berkus Associates, and all I could think was wow! When you think of […]

As a jaded New Yorker, my sense of price can sometimes be skewed. I’m constantly surrounded my expensive stores and objects but today I almost fell off my chair when I found out that Red Beard’s Revenge Pirate Ship Playhouse available from Posh Tots and seen on Style.com costs $52,000! Yes, I said $52,000! It […]

One of the newest hot spots in New York right now is a little gem of a restaurant called Bobo. I’ve been hearing about it everywhere and even the February 2008 issue of Domino has given them a shout out. (Don’t worry, my post won’t ruin it for you. They use different photos.) It’s comfortable […]

New Year, New You!

01 . 01 . 08

Right about now, you might be feeling like something the cat dragged in but it’s the perfect time to take stock of 2007 and what you want to accomplish in 2008. For me, 2007 wasn’t the worst year but it certainly wasn’t the best. On the positive, I started my blog and met many amazing […]

I for one am very happy to leave 2007 behind and start fresh in 2008. I’ll be back tomorrow with resolutions and inspirations. Until then, Happy New Year! Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear, […]

Ready for Take Off

12 . 30 . 07

I’m traveling back to New York today and not a minute too soon. Remind me next year that seven days with my family is about four days too long 😉 and check back tomorrow with some fun New Year’s related posts.

Winter in Stockholm

12 . 27 . 07

I’m away for Christmas now but I thought you might enjoy my photos from my winter trip to Stockholm, Sweden two years ago. Stockholm in winter was certainly not at the top of my travel wish list but I’m glad I went. It was really pretty and everyone was so nice. I also think it’s […]

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,Let your heart be light. From now on, our troubles will be out of sight. Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away. Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are […]

The Design Police

12 . 21 . 07

The New York Times ran a very interesting and thought provoking article today about design trends that have been deemed to be over. Now, I have said time and time again that homes are very personal and as long as you love it who am I to judge. To each is own. If you want […]

I want to thank everyone who left comments and emailed me about my last post, Dreaming. It’s comforting to know that I’m not the only one who feels a little lost and unsure and the advice was beyond inspirational. I’m so glad I opened myself up to all of you. I completely agree with Maison21 […]

Dreaming

12 . 18 . 07

I love this photo from Elle Decor. I wish I lived in a fabulous Paris apartment and worked at a desk that looked out to the Eiffel Tower. Sigh. I feel like I’m having an early mid-life crisis. I haven’t been happy at the design firm that I work at for a while now and […]

Something for the Boys

12 . 16 . 07

Since I normally write about girly things, I thought it might be fun to suggest some holiday gift ideas for the men in your life and for the few men who read my blog put on their wish list. You know who you are. But I have to say, I think some of these items […]