Leaving LA

Today is the day I bid Los Angeles adieu (said in a dramatic, Liz Taylor sort of voice).   I’ll be back in New York by nightfall and can’t WAIT to share my California adventures with you. Ok, I was only here three days, but adventures were certainly had. Meantime, thanks to my darlings at Desire to [...]

Bergdorf Holiday Windows 2011: Part 1

Living in Manhattan certainly has its magical moments, and seeing the unveiling of Bergdorf Goodman’s annual Holiday Windows is one of my favorites! I’m incredibly excited to share them with you this year and, since there is just SO MUCH to show, we’re doing this in a Two Part Series. Today’s post focuses on Bergdorf’s [...]

Lavish Luxury on the Sea

Sitting in the midst of a recession, it’s not particularly “trendy” to own a yacht, so I suppose I’ll procrastinate my purchase until it’s fashionable again. <dramatic sigh> While I wait, I intend to indulge in other peoples’ lavish luxuries like the Illusion, featured in Architectural Digest’s July 2008 issue, with interiors as breathtaking as [...]

Designer Profile: Victoria Hagan

Class is in session and sassy, classy designer Victoria Hagan has a lot to teach! I think as designers (or aspiring designers!) scouring successful portfolios is a fabulous way to learn the tricks of the trade and train your artistic eye. One of my personal faves: Victoria Hagan. Her portfolio never ceases to inspire me. [...]

(Pseudo?)Industrial Chic

I think it’s fairly accurate to label this nook “pseudo-industrial-chic”, considering the “industrial” elements have a glamorous spin: the sawhorse desk with mirrored legs, the gorgeous tiered chandelier, and the smoothed-out concrete columns. But pseudo or not, it makes me swoon. (Confession: any mirrored furniture has that affect on me). Increasing the swoon factor are [...]