When at Lyford, a visit to the famous Ocean Club is a must. Once the private estate of A&P heir, Huntington Hartford II, the Ocean Club is now a world class hotel possessing the most spectacular gardens and boasting architecture by the legendary John L. Volk. You may remember the Ocean Club from in the [...]
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A Lyford Tropical Villa
When traveling, it is always inspiring to explore local architecture and notable interiors. Fortunately for me, my gracious friends knew everyone in Lyford and happily arranged several house tours, showcasing interiors by major design-world icons like Mario Buatta, Mark Hampton, Jansen, and Colefax & Fowler. I took tours of all the best homes in Lyford [...]
Contemporary Eclectic Elegance
The effect I like to create in my interiors is one of eclectic contemporary elegance—indeed this has become the James Andrew Interior Design hallmark. Of course to accomplish this look one needs fine objects, and often my prime go-to resource is the incomparable Chinese Porcelain Company. There I always find the most marvelous assortment of [...]
Be Bold and Outrageous
The inspirational words of Marianne Williamson have been incredibly useful to me in helping me to embrace and celebrate myself—encouraging me to step forward into the light so to speak. I thought to share with you one of my favorite passages here, in the hopes that you might be touched by her powerful words as [...]
The FIT Couture Council Annual Summer Party 2011
This year’s FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) Couture Council Annual Summer Party was held at the most idyllic of NYC locations—the Central Park boat house. With glorious views and super-chic guests outfitted in well chosen summer fineries (as one might expect!), the FIT Summer Party is held in anticipation of the upcoming awards in September [...]
Summer Soirée at The Frick
The Frick Collection Summer Soirée was a spectacular success with over 400 in attendance, and WIJW would like to thank many of our friends for showing up in such great style! Guests brought an elegant lawn-party vibe to the event, with graceful gals bedecked in beautiful hats and summery colors, and, lest they be overlooked, [...]
