Of course, Carolina Herrera’s home looks just as chic as the designer herself. I just wish there were photos of it online! I did find some good ones on The Peak of Chic that came from a Dutch design magazine but it doesn’t seem like it has been published in an American magazine in quite […]
I was in High Point this past October when Sister Parish Design: On Decorating was released so I missed the fun launch party at Gerald Bland Antiques. I did stop by after though to pick up a copy and I am enjoying it immensely! The premise is similar to Mark Hampton On Decorating which was […]
I’ve been a little under the weather this week so I didn’t get to write some of the posts I had originally planned. I hope to get caught up this weekend but until then, I encourage you to head over to New York Social Diary and check out the apartment of antique dealer Gerald Bland. […]
If you fall asleep in the bathtub on New Year’s Eve, this is probably how you will feel in the morning! As we begin this New Year, I am reminded of a quote from Anne of Green Gables, “Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet.” But in this case, we have […]
I came across an entertaining feature of Carolyne Roehm holiday tabletop designs in an old issue of House Beautiful that made me interested in seeing more. Unfortunately, there aren’t that many images of her work online so I am hoping that her next book will be entirely devoted to Christmas decorating and entertaining. I know […]
Camellia. Wisteria. Vermillion. When the first chapter of a book starts with these three words, you know it’s going to be good but HUE is more than just good. It is a kaleidoscope of the most amazing color in some of the most awe inspiring interiors I have ever seen! Tonight was the book signing […]
A trip to the new Barnes & Noble on 86th Street is like journeying to the center of the universe since the main floor is about three escalator rides down but I had missed the deadline for same day delivery in Manhattan so I made the trek. They ended up not having what I wanted […]
It’s no secret that I am dying to go on an African safari but until I get there, I’m going to continue to gaze longingly at Nick Brandt‘s stunningly beautiful black and white photographs that I saw today on Luxury Culture. They are on exhibit at A.galerie in Paris until 24 December 2009 and are […]
I don’t normally look forward to Mondays but I can’t wait until this Monday night to hear Ashley Hicks speak about his legendary father! After the lecture, he will be signing his new book, David Hicks: A Life of Design! They still have seats available and you can sign up online at Potterton Books. See […]
Someone commented after they met Suzanne Kasler that didn’t expect her to be soft spoken. I said she didn’t need to talk loudly since her designs speak volumes for her! I feel like most people associate Suzanne with pink so it was fun to see this orange space in the Hickory Chair showroom, especially since […]
As you probably know, ELLE DECOR is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year with the launch of their new book Style and Substance: The Best of ELLE DECOR. Editor in Chief Margaret Russell has been there since the beginning and she was gracious enough to take time out of her busy day to talk about […]
Did you know there is a David Hicks France gallery in Paris? Neither did I. Lucky for me, I happened to walk by it on my way to the Jardin du Luxembourg on the last day of my trip. David Hicks designs have been emulated and expanded on by many designers over the years but […]
Hermes is synonymous with Paris and the shops are always packed with tourists looking to buy a bit of French-ness to bring back from their trip. I was surprised that the saddles cost less than the Birkins but I guess that is due to the simple economic principle of supply and demand. I don’t think […]
If you couldn’t afford anything at the Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge sale earlier this year or don’t have enough credit to buy their old Tangier estate in Morocco currently on the market, then you might like this new book. The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge let’s you enjoy their […]
I’m really surprised that in all the coverage of Grey Gardens recently, I don’t remember hearing about Edith Bouvier Beale of Grey Gardens: A Life in Pictures. After Edie’s death, her niece Eva Marie Beale compiled family photographs, poetry, letters, sketches and more for the only family sponsored book. It was “conceived a with a […]
I have been reading Vogue since I was 12 and one of my favorite features have always been the photos of the chic socialites and It girls. I like to see how real women dress and put things together, albeit fabulously wealthy women, but inspiring nonetheless. I wish they had more of them in the […]
A few of you out there who will be happy to know that Kelly Wearstler has shot a new cover for her upcoming book Hue. Personally, I don’t really care what she wears on the outside because I know the book will be chock full of her inspiring interiors. And isn’t it what’s on the […]