I knew that Bunny Mellon had designed the White House Rose Garden but I didn’t know how close she was to Jackie and President Kennedy. I’ve just finished the chapters that delve into this friendship in the book Bunny Mellon: Life of an American Style Legend. Bunny and Paul Mellon had a house in the […]
I enjoy following interior designer Justin Van Breda on Instagram so it was lovely to see the house he shares with Alastair Matchett in the Costwolds in the July/August 2018 issue of Elle Decor. Justin came from South Africa to work for designer Nicholas Haslam but now has his own design firm and product lines […]
Someone asked me if I had a blowout on a particularly humid day recently when I had actually done my own hair. Since it’s been two years since my last hair care post, I thought the height of summer might be a good time to help you humidity proof your hair as well. I was […]
I was in the middle of writing a post on espadrilles, the perfect summer shoe, when I came across this photo of Pippa Middleton and her brother at Wimbledon yesterday. Pippa has summer dressing down to a science and her ensembles usually involves espadrilles which are chic and comfortable. The pair she’s wearing by Penelope […]
I can’t think of a better time to post about beach themed art than the day I leave for Nantucket. If you’re looking to decorate your summer rental, make a change, or help a graduate with their new apartment, Society6 and Saatchi Art have you covered. Society6 offers affordable art prints framed and unframed, as well […]
Now that summer has officially begun, it means lots of weekends away and parties. You shouldn’t arrive empty handed so I’ve put together a great group of hostess gifts that will help get you invited back. As with all my gift guides, I always think it’s nice to bring an ephemeral gift like a bottle […]
I have a bad habit of going on a trip and posting all my adventures on Instagram but never following up with a travel guide on the blog. Well, those days are changing. I am going to try to post a recap after every trip and go back to some of my old travels but […]
When I was thinking about visiting Old Westbury Gardens (more to come on the blog soon), I reached out to Preston Davis of Keep it Chic because I knew she lived in the area. Not only did she arrange a tour of Old Westbury Gardens but she took me on a tour of various Gold […]
It feels so good to get out of the city and breathe fresh clean air but now I want to go to Ibiza and Marseille where the new Sézane June Capsule Collection was photographed. It’s giving me serious Brigitte Bardot vibes. I missed out on buying anything from the last collection because it sold out […]
Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews took advantage of the long British bank holiday weekend to visit Paris. They also attended a French Open tennis match at Roland Garros where Pippa was spotted in this chic and comfortable outfit that would look great on anyone. It’s also easily replicated with the exact items she’s […]
One of the best things about summer is that you can use fun straw and wicker handbags instead of feeling pressured to have the latest “it” bag. Here are some of my favorites that will add pizazz to any warm weather ensemble. Many are on sale too! Above: Honolulu Basket Beach Please Bag – now 50% […]
When I lived in Boston, we always went to Cape Cod in the summer and occasionally the north shore. I regret that I never made it to Nantucket and should really plan a trip at some point. Until that happens, I’m going to enjoy this beautiful home on the island that Markham Roberts designed and […]
Memorial Day weekend always marks the unofficial start of summer and with it comes a multitude of pop up shops in the Hamptons. Make sure you stop by some of these when you’re out east. Aerin has added an East Hampton outpost this summer that is filled with her own Aerin Beauty and Williams-Sonoma lines, […]
The second Gal Meets Glam Collection of dresses have just debuted today. They are more amazing options for summer parties and weddings or just every day wear. Once styles are sold out, they will not be replenished because a new collection will launch each month. So if you see something you like, scoop it up! […]
It felt like we had a week of spring in New York and then went straight to summer. One good thing about the warmer weather is that it’s finally sandal season. I went a little crazy buying sandals recently and I can’t wait to wear them all. I’ve put them together with some other chic […]
I can attest that everyone in New York is ready for spring to arrive. Unfortunately, snow is falling right now and we’re expecting an accumulation of 6-12 inches. This seems like the perfect time to post a beautiful garden I came across on Pinterest. The first photo led me to a Martha Stewart.com profile of Dominique […]
As excited as I am for autumn, I am feeling a little sad that summer is coming to an end. There were a few places I wanted to travel and didn’t make it to including Maine. The state motto says, “the way life should be” and this house in Maine decorated by Susanne Kasler looks […]