There are a few compulsory musts in the town of Amalfi. Certainly one should observe an evening passeggiata through the charming town center, and perhaps one should steal a moment’s respite on the steps of their grand Duomo di Saint Andrea in anticipation of the substantial meal you’ll be having. And oh yes, there are [...]
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Infinity and Beyond.
Each new discovery at Ravello seemed to somehow surpass the previous one. Every path, stair, and winding road revealed some new and utterly captivating treasure, and a walk through the Villa Cimbrone gardens on our last day in Ravello was unquestionably the most uniquely memorable discovery of them all! One has no choice but to [...]
Frederick P. Victoria & Sons, Inc.
I love going to artisan workrooms and warehouses when I’m dreaming up spectacular interiors for my clients, and one of my all time favorites is Frederick P Victoria - they have a veritable treasure trove of important historical items, and as you all might have gathered, I do love a good story behind what I place! Equally useful [...]
Surf Shack Chic
My magnificent Montauk project is coming along quite nicely. A truck load of the most gorgeous things is on its way and I’m looking forward to a day of decorating! In preparation over the past week, I’ve been visiting all my favorite dealers to fill in the missing pieces. I nearly fainted at the David [...]
Au Revoir Versailles
As you know, one of my favorite maxims is “imagination becomes reality,” but when I say this, I don’t mean to imply that things manifest without proper causes and conditions. Any great unfolding requires some fundamental (read elemental) ingredients like singularity of vision, sustained effort, and of course material resources. The meeting of Louis XIV [...]
Hôtel de Crillon Revisited
Coming back to bring you a bit more from the unsurpassed Hôtel de Crillon, hosts to WIJW’s Paris jaunt. Despite the obvious and almost overwhelming grandeur of this most beautiful “palace” hotel, there is a certain intimacy about the experience – a certain unpretentious comfort conveyed in every aspect of the place, from the calm [...]
