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 [...]
Posts under ‘Hermes’
NYC New Year 2010!
In New York, Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, There’s nothing you can’t do, Now you’re in New York, These streets will make you feel brand new, The lights will inspire you, Lets here it for New York… From “Empire State of Mind,” by the brilliant Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. It’s no wonder this [...]
The Frick Gift Shop
The holiday season is here and now is the time to start thinking about our gift lists! I made good inroads into mine recently at The Frick Gift Shop. This is a brilliant place to find a select group of fantastic gifts that are not only super chic and unique but also very well priced. [...]
Sister Parish Design
I was very happy to attend a book signing party recently for the new fabulous book, “Sister Parish Design,” at the super chic Gerald Bland gallery. The signing was beautifully complemented by the water colors of the very talented and stylish Mita Corsini Bland whose works illustrate and highlight the many points and stories presented [...]
Jansen @ David Duncan
Maison Jansen (founded in 1880) worked in a vast array of design idioms, and their reputation for producing the finest luxury furnishings kept them in demand worldwide by the most discerning clients right up until the house closed in 1989. I’m pictured here at the David Duncan boutique, having spotted a perfect piece to bring [...]
“Iconoclast”
I was thrilled when artist Rory Gevis asked me to be a part of her “Iconoclast” series. Gevis honed her eye while working as fashion editor for magazines like Taxi, W, Harpers, Mirabella and House and Garden, as well as while working as creative director for major beauty companies like Estee Lauder, MAC, and Tom [...]
