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Peacock, Gloss & Glimmer at the NY Now Gift Show 26 Aug 2013 | 08:34 am
While there didn’t seem to be any singular overwhelming trend at the gift show, some styles were seen at several of the booths. Peacock has been slowly making its way into many of the home... [[ This...
Tom Scheerer Decorates 23 Aug 2013 | 08:59 am
Tom Scheerer has clearly struck a chord. Already there have been quite a few pieces about this book, even before publication. There is a reason. In a world that constantly celebrates bigger and... [...
Creative Collaboration | Oomph & Thibaut at NY Now 22 Aug 2013 | 08:55 am
Sometimes two companies’ visions are so in-synch that a collaboration is almost inevitable. This seems the case with Oomph and Thibaut. As Stacy Senior, Thibaut Marketing Director put it,... [[ This ...
NY Now | New Offerings from Old Favorites 21 Aug 2013 | 09:18 am
Sunday I spent the day perusing the new set up at NY Now (otherwise known as the gift show). It wasn’t nearly enough time, especially now that many of the former Pier exhibitors are integrated... [[ ...
Thank you Lonny! 20 Aug 2013 | 08:44 am
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting friend Michael Devine for a lovely evening on my terrace in Connecticut and was thrilled to see the report of his visit on Lonny here! Thank you to Michael... ...
SFERRA Linens for Fall 2013 19 Aug 2013 | 08:15 am
I knew time would be tight at NY Now (the new moniker for the NY Gift Show) so last week, I paid a visit to the SFERRA linens showroom to take a peek at their new fall line. A favorite among many... ...
Suzanne Kasler Brings Paris to Connecticut in Veranda 16 Aug 2013 | 08:59 am
Designer Suzanne Kasler is well known for her sophisticated mix of classic and contemporary and in the upcoming September/October issue of Veranda she shows how it’s done with a French twist in... [[...
Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk at Serena & Lily Beach Market 15 Aug 2013 | 08:55 am
A few weeks ago, Susanna and I traveled out to the Hamptons on behalf of Serena & Lily to visit their first bricks and mortar store, the Serena & Lily Beach Market in Wainscot. Tag along as... [[ Thi...
Alessandra Branca for Schumacher 12 Aug 2013 | 08:05 am
I have been anxiously waiting to see designer Alessandra Branca‘s much anticipated fabric collection for Schumacher. Teasing us with a trail of sneak peeks on her inspiring instagram feed, she... [[ ...
FOOD52 Provisions 10 Aug 2013 | 11:38 pm
I rarely write about something already published, but today’s Wall Street Journal Off Duty section included an announcement of Amanda Hesser’s and Merrill Stubbs’ new e-commerce... [[ This is a cont...