One of my fantastic fans recently dubbed me “The Duke of Decorating,” and I have to say – I was tickled! Interior Design has been my life long passions and I’m so happy and blessed to be doing something that brings such joy. A well designed interior can really have a huge impact – soothing [...]
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Pablo Bronstein at the MET
I’ll always make room on my calender for an invitation to the MET. I recently enjoyed a preview of the work by the very talented Pablo Bronstein. Many of his lovely renderings on paper depict fanciful mythological scenarios using the MET as a muse. Bronstein professes a love for ” theatrical excess,” and this is [...]
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 [...]
Summer House
Summer House is one of the new collections from Ralph Lauren Home. With a nod to Cecil Beaton’s “My Fair Lady,” the Summer House collection has patterns with names like “Regent Park floral” (a Beaton inspired water color floral-Cecil), Dandy, Fairlady, Ascot, and Eliza.” The collection evokes a sense of English garden party glamor, capturing [...]
Be a tourist in your own town!
I am totally in love with New York City! There is a particular energy here that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world – a feeling that anything is possible. Often I like to play the tourist and take time to appreciate the multitude of arts, architecture, fine dining, and the many other diversions this [...]
Lobel Modern
Lobel Modern is a gallery that showcases pieces by important designers from the 1940′s through the 1980′s. A trip to Evan Lobel’s gallery never disappoints – there you will find a superb array of stylish furniture, lighting, and useful accessories. On a recent visit I was quite taken with a pair of slipper chairs covered [...]
