La Vie En Rose: A Fabulous Florist in Paris

Tucked away in the Parisian neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a charming little flower shop that is truly a portal to paradise. Owned by Rambert Rigaud, a former studio director in the ateliers of Yves Saint Laurent and Dior Haute Couture, the exquisite Rambert Rigaud Fleuriste en Herbe is bursting with floral arrangements clearly designed by [...]

Fish Kiss

Recently, I stumbled onto this exquisite Japanese print – it’s so delicate and elegant with a vintage feel! Although I can’t decipher the website details (I don’t read Japanese!) I’m happy just to enjoy the beauty. Hope you do, too!

Icons of Elegance: François and Betty Catroux

It happened in Paris, at a 1967 art exhibit. While the city’s glamorous elite mingled about the room, sipping champagne and sharing laughs, two people were introduced who would eventually become one of France’s most glamorous power couples. On that night, 45 years ago, interior designer François Catroux set eyes on Chanel model Betty Saint, [...]

Photog Royalty: Richard Powers

When Richard Powers picks up his camera, you know a little magic is about to happen. The images he captures stir emotions like a good martini and lovely spaces suddenly take on ethereal qualities. As a long-time follower of his work, and former photographer myself, I’m a huge fan. And by “fan” I mean borderline obsessive in [...]

Fearless Form

Turns out, there was some sort of sporting event during Madonna’s concert on Sunday! I kid, I kid. As a New Yorker, I have to give major love to the Giants, who won the 2012 Superbowl <<pause for cheers>> And to Eli Manning as MVP  <<more cheers>> and to Jimmie Martin as MVD of halftime: [...]