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Monthly Archives: August 2010

Vali Myers {Love on the Left Bank}

Vali Myers {Love on the Left Bank}

Revisiting an old source of inspiration today…..the late Vali Myers. I was introduced to the work of Vali Myers when I met Ira Cohen in his …

 

Casa do Dean, Brazil

Casa do Dean, Brazil

Happy Friday, and that means it’s time to party. Brazil keeps coming up in conversations and I cannot get this beautiful house out of my mind …

 

It’s {cocktail} hour

It’s {cocktail} hour

I was looking for a cocktail recipe to serve this weekend and came across this Cucumber Lime Gimlet which looks perfect to serve for the …

 

{Y.I.H } Your initials here

{Y.I.H } Your initials here

Maybe it’s my Connecticut upbringing, or crossing the line into matrimonial bliss, but I love monograms and always have. I think initials are so beautiful, …

 

{Camel + Grey}

{Camel + Grey}

The Satorialist Winter in fashion is soft this year, lots of knits, ivories, tans, greys, and camel. Of the bunch, Camel + Grey are stellar together. Bag …

 

{Back to School}

{Back to School}

Fall is coming, and everyone becomes awake, inspired and ready to work. Clockwise left to right: F.Scott Fitzgerald books with cover jackets by Coralie Bickford-Smith, bird …

 

{Soneva Kiri – Thailand}

{Soneva Kiri – Thailand}

Last week I picked up a copy of Australian Vogue Living’s June Issue. NY receives the issues a couple of months behind, and I am …

 

{Bonnie & Clyde – Bryant Park}

{Bonnie & Clyde – Bryant Park}

Sadly, I have other plans this evening, so I’ll be missing Bonnie and Clyde in Bryant Park tonight. An eternally classic movie and totally chic …

 

{Letterpress business cards while you wait}

{Letterpress business cards while you wait}

Finally checked out the Hester Street Fair in the LES on Saturday after hearing a lot of buzz about the food vendors, and one vendor …

 

Tucker by Gaby & John Derian coming to Target

Tucker by Gaby & John Derian coming to Target

While i remain conflicted about Target making it hard for independent retailers to compete with their great design and low prices, I am always excited …

 

The {Cape} makes a comeback

The {Cape} makes a comeback

It looks like we’ll be seeing lots of capes this fall in fashion. What a perfectly cozy accessory to throw on when you need some …

 

Under a {canopy}

Under a {canopy}

How lovely it would be to attend a party or wedding under a soft fabric tent with a variety of chandeliers.

 

Safari with {Martin & Osa}

Safari with {Martin & Osa}

Right now I am reading Osa Johnson’s I Married Adventure, the amazing true story of Martin and Osa Johnson’s fearless explorations of Africa in the …

 

Inside the Apothecary

Inside the Apothecary

Today I am inspired by old apothecaries with their shelves of tinctures in amber bottles, worn paper labels with amazing typography and ephemera. Wishing I …

 

{Paris} in September

{Paris} in September

When fall draws near, I start dreaming of the most beautiful city on earth, Paris. The month of September has always been my favorite time …

 

{Abigail Borg}

{Abigail Borg}

got the new lucky september issue, and spotted a cushion by uk based designer abigail borg and reminded of how much i love her work …

 

furry friend

furry friend

we have been wanting a pet for some time and for one reason or another have decided to wait until it’s the right time. i …

 

{Horses} in fall fashion

{Horses} in fall fashion

Vogue September 2010 One of this fall’s main sources of inspiration is the equestrian world focusing on horses, hunt colors, leathers, saddles and bridles.  I was …

 

canvas and leather carryalls

canvas and leather carryalls

utilitarian is all the rage, and bags and totes are getting a makeover in canvas mixed with leather. menswear is really crossing over to womenswear …

 

Wellnest

Wellnest

Just received this newsletter update from Tracy Anderson about a stunning new health-minded store in Sag Harbor called Wellnest. Located in a former ship captain’s …

 

{Workspace}

{Workspace}

I spend more time sitting at my desk in front of a computer then I would really care to admit. Sitting here, I contemplate how …

 

Beach glam

Beach glam

Even though summer will be soon be ending, i am keeping the season alive with a round up of summer neutrals glammed up with lustrous … Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...