I was recently treated by my beloved Scott McBee to a stay on the super stylish island of Saint-Barth. Of course the weather was far more pleasant than New York City, and with its gorgeous beaches, pools, and lush surrounds, Saint-Barth provided a much needed getaway from the summer heat. We took accommodations at the [...]
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Villa Cimbrone
If you have always wanted to play the eccentric English aristocrat, then you couldn’t do much better than to set your wildest of fantasies at the Villa Cimbrone. Villa Cimbrone was in fact the home of Lord Grimthorpe who built the villa in the 1910′s on a pre-existing property that dates back to the eleventh [...]
Dreams to Reality
We here at WIJW make no excuse for being escapists – in fact we think a good dose of it is a must, if only for our health. And when we think Escapism with a capital “E,” our minds invariably take us to the South of France – and how about let’s set things seaside [...]
INDOCHINE
Indochine – the name evokes images of a wild colonial confluence of cultures, and while often fraught with struggle, French Indochina produced some of the most sophisticated flavors on the planet – which brings me to Indochine the New York City restaurant – a premier destination for some of the City’s most beautiful and discerning [...]
Richard Schultz
I’m standing next to an ultra modern Richard Schultz high back wing chair from his new “Wing” collection. These bright geometric outdoor pieces draw on the classic wing chair form, and really give one a lovely sense of protection and enclosure – they are also surprisingly comfortable. Schultz’s timeless designs have complimented many many major [...]
Modern Wicker
I love wicker! The hand-made, airy quality of it really adds texture to a room. I often use a mix of wicker or rattan with upholstered pieces for country or beach houses, tropical retreats, or wherever a client wants a more casual vibe. I was really excited when I came across this fabulous pair of [...]
