This spring, India took on the challenge of re-imagining the alphabet from her own point of view, evolving beyond her father’s 4 H’s motif into a truly unique, modern interpretation of the entire alphabet! The beautiful result is "Legacy Letters” .
Read MoreI don’t know about you but I seem to have 2 speeds in my closet — super casual/working from home outfits, or dressy/office-cocktail. What about the in-between outfits?
Read MoreI don’t know about you but I seem to have 2 speeds in my closet — super casual/working from home outfits, or dressy/office-cocktail. What about the in-between outfits?
Read MoreOne of my goals in creating this blog was to put a spotlight on unique, original, NOT homogenized kind of finds that have the power to uplift in mysterious little ways. Of course, that would have to mean at some point a stop in Paris! Since I’m not there now & not planning to be this Spring, I thought why not bring Paris to my doorstep??
Read MoreSince launching this blog, I’ve received so many inquiries from friends and new aquaintances about how THEY can get started on their own website or blog too, which I find very exciting. The funny thing is that as a brand strategy consultant, I’ve helped clients around the world design multi-million dollar online ventures & can do it in my sleep….but doing it for oneself (everyone’s toughest critic & client) and on a shoestring budget - that is hard!
Read MoreIf you want to see my inner geek go into overdrive, give me a combination of great design, historic preservation, interesting art & cozy ambiance all in one spot. That is The Georges, a boutique inn located in Lexington, Virginia.
Read MoreYes, I love to read “real” books but I have been hooked on art books, photography books, travel books, anything VISUAL for as long as I can remember. And why not?
Read MoreThe fascinating article in the NY Times this weekend about Palm Springs CA and its revitalized real estate market reminded me that I have not yet shared the OTHER amazing hotel I stayed at there last month.
Read MoreAs I toggled over to Matthew Carter’s site, who knew he was from Kentucky? My father, Gayle Asher, left Lexington, Kentucky in the 1950s to become an artist in NYC.
Read MoreThe April 5th Christie’s auction in NYC, Betsy Bloomingdale, A Life in Style, is one to keep your eyes on. I haven’t gotten my catalogue yet but...I’m sure 99% of the things at auction are beyond my yen, but I’m having a great time exploring and learning more about her style.
Read MoreWhile not every week is this full of calamities, everyone has SOME weeks that are like this. So the question I’ve been pondering lately (& need more help on!) is how can you automate your home more, so that you — and your brain — are not the exclusive starting engine to keep things humming along??
Read MoreI admit I’d LOVE to be one of those people who “decorate & forget it” — putting up displays when they move in & then going on about their lives. For better or worse, I am not born with this gene.
Read MoreI recently treated myself to some Spring shoes, hoping to will the good weather to come maybe a little faster?!
Read MoreMaybe it’s the cold winter weather, maybe it’s the political infighting — whatever the reason, EVERYONE I know is getting more & more interested in how to really get cozy and comfortable wherever they can these days.
Read MoreHer optimistic, playful, retro/futuristic style was the best infusion of energy or medicine I could have!
Read MoreThis energetic, accomplished 29-year old started designing aprons for chefs and their wait staffs a mere 5 years ago….and now dresses everyone from Mario Batali to Martha Stewart in restaurants worldwide.
Read MoreStay tuned for more of my adventures from Altitude 2017!
Read MoreIt sounds like a fantasy, I know, but in fact, the founders of Bergdorf Goodman DID truly live above the store for many decades. Can you imagine??!
Read MoreMillions of Americans who say they value their photos more than anything else in their house still have these images scattered in corrosive plastic photo albums from the 80’s and all over their computer with dubious backup. How do we get this done??
Read MoreYou may have heard the rumble about “capsule wardrobes” – and now its cousin, the “Lean Closet” is getting even more traction.What is this and why should you care? Because embracing their principles can save you tons of time, stress – AND help you dress better season after season.
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