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I’m not supposed to play favorites but Carlos Huber was one of the most creative and interesting people I profiled in my book Creativity at Work. The architect turned perfumer creates scents for his line Arquiste that based on a certain time and place in history that he meticulously researches down to what wood might […]

I love the John Derian stores on East 2nd Street but they are a destination and not a place I walk by regularly. That’s why I am so excited about his new store that just opened at 18 Christopher Street in the West Village which is one of my regular haunts. The front of the […]

Bastian of Beauty

02 . 14 . 18

The best Valentine’s Day gift was finding Michael Bastian’s apartment featured on One Kings Lane. It’s been a favorite since I first saw it in Domino magazine years ago. I think I’m attracted to it because it reminds me of own apartment filled with antiques and gallery walls of art found at flea markets over […]

October 2017

10 . 14 . 17

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

I can’t believe that November magazines are already on newsstands. The latest issue of Architectural Digest features the West Village townhouse of actress Julianne Moore that’s surprisingly down to earth for a movie star. I appreciate that it looks like she decorated it herself and that is feels very personal. “I like things that have real […]

Do you remember the Beautiful Bonpoint Dinner that I attended a few years ago in a Wonderful West Village Townhouse?  Well, the family who lived there moved back to England last year and put their Bank Street home on the market for $26 Million. It’s recently had a price drop and can be yours for […]

Uptown Meets Downtown

02 . 17 . 17

If you glanced quickly at this apartment featured on Architectural Digest, you might think it’s located on the Upper East Side of New York. Turns out, it is actually located in a brand new building in the West Village. Designer Alexander Doherty did a wonderful job adding wood moldings and traditional details that give the […]

Christmas in New York

12 . 13 . 15

The recent heat wave has made walking around New York much more enjoyable than usual this December. It has also made photographing the holiday decor a lot easier without frozen fingers. I had the pleasure of having the company of Tommy Smythe on Saturday to instagram all the wonderful decorations in the West Village. Tommy even moved […]

I had the pleasure of attending a dinner party for Bonpoint in a gorgeous West Village townhouse last year. (You can see the photos in my post Beautiful Bonpoint Dinner.) Now you can see the rest of the six-story home of Annabel and Jos White thanks to House & Garden magazine. The sitting room furniture was […]

A small piece from the WSJ.Magazine online has led to a new design crush in Gabriela Perezutti Hearst. The Uruguay-born designer started with her first line Candela but now has a new line Gabriela Hearst that she describes as a collection “for a woman, not a girl. Someone who knows what she wants.” Although she’s lived […]

All Hallows Eve

10 . 30 . 14

New York is all dressed up for autumn and Halloween right now. The Upper East Side gets very into decorating for Halloween and some of the decorations are seriously scary. I prefer the chic and subtle approach and thought I would share some of my favorites with you as well as some turning leaves. Happy […]

Those of you who follow me on Instagram know that I love a good townhouse.  Last night, I had the pleasure of attending one of the most beautiful ones in the West Village.  Bonpoint, the chicest children’s brand from France, opened a new store in Soho and hosted a dinner party afterward designed by my […]

Full of Grace

04 . 23 . 14

If you watched The September Issue, you know Grace Coddington is a fan of photography.  It’s no surprise then that the online auction house Paddle8 has tapped the legendary Vogue editor to curate a collection of photographs for an upcoming auction.  Instead of fashion photos as you might expect, she has pulled together “No Clothes“, […]

Alpha Mayle

09 . 26 . 12

I was excited to read on Refinery 29 this morning that Jane Mayle is collaborating on a five piece bag collection for Club Monaco. The fashion flock will be rejoicing for sure. This also is the perfect opportunity to look at some old and new photos of her West Village apartment.  The five Mayle bags […]

A Good Day

07 . 19 . 12

Many of my days are spent working at home alone. That’s why I enjoy getting out and about for appointments and meetings.  Tuesday was especially fun filled so I thought I’d give you a glimpse into a good day.   It started with a 10:0am press appointment for India Hicks Jewelry at The Mark Hotel. […]

Cooper Classic Cars

06 . 17 . 12

In honor of Father’s Day, I thought I’d post something my male readers would enjoy.  I recently paid a visit to Cooper Classic Cars on Perry Street and was allowed to photograph their amazing car collection.  The best part is that they are all for sale so maybe you can pick one as a last […]

I had a fabulous lunch at Cafe Cluny yesterday with interior designer Courtney Giles and gallery owner Emily Amy who are in town from Atlanta for a few days of shopping. Afterward, I took a walk around the West Village to check out the holiday decorations. The neighborhood is full of beautiful brownstones and their […]