All is abloom on Park Avenue! – I’ve been enjoying a sublime afternoon soaking up the sunshine, feasting on lobster salad, and drinking rose wine on a friend’s Park Avenue terrace. I’m finding that appreciation is integral to happiness and I do have a lot to be happy and thankful for! “More of this please,” [...]
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Le Marché aux Puces – Connecticut
Although it may look like I’m at the Parisian “Le Marché aux puces de Saint-Ouen,” I’m actually at Harbor View Center for Antiques – part of the fabulous antiques mecca in Stamford, Conn. This wonderful haven for dealers and buyers alike is comprised of several warehouse sized buildings, all located within a few block radius. [...]
Country Chic
I define “Transitional” as a mixture of modern and classical – to this end, I worked with one of my favorite clients to develop an interior integrating both modern and antique elements. We started with a fabulous large scale floral Aubusson carpet from Doris Leslie Blau and added a neutral luxe fabric upholstered Dupré-Lafon chair, [...]
The Morgan Library
I am so blessed to live only a few blocks away from the Morgan Library. One can always attend a fascinating exhibit housed in this complex of buildings designed by the iconic McKim, Meade and White, as well as the most recent addition by the renowned Italian architect, Renzo Piano. On an early fall day, [...]
Fabulous 50′s
On a recent visit to the Pascal Boyer Gallery, I was thrilled to see a beautiful collection of 50′s French and American furniture – a very rare round iron and glass coffee table by Jean Royere, a fabulous desk by Audoux Minet, and a pair of chests by Gilbert Rodhe. I could see all of [...]
Heaven on Earth
Ever dreamt of swimming beneath a giant Calder mobile? – or of living and dining surrounded by the art of Leger, Picasso and Matisse? Dreams do come true at the heavenly Colombe d’Or Hotel in Saint Paul de Vence, France. Here I am posing in front of a ceramic mural by Leger after having an [...]
