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The World of Jerry Zipkin
Walker of walkers. Social moth. Humpty Dumpty. If you read W back in the Eighties, you will likely remember these now-classic zingers that the magazine's editor and publisher, John Fairchild,...
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Slim's Pickings
OK, so the title of my blog post is corny, but there is nothing the least bit feeble about the Manhattan apartment of the late socialite, Slim Keith. A California girl who went on to become one of New...
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Where to Spend a Saturday Night
There was a time in my life when weekends were spent going out, catching up with friends, and having too much fun. Well, that time has come and gone, because as much as I still enjoy being out and...
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Ralph Rucci at Home
It's been a while since I first reviewed Ralph Rucci: Autobiography of a Fashion Designer, and four years later, I still enjoy perusing it. An autobiography that is told through images of the fashion...
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That Was Entertaining
As you well know, vintage magazines are my one of my biggest indulgences. Copies of House Beautiful from the 1930s? Divine! Late Sixties issues of House & Garden? So Age of Aquarius! And...
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What Libraries Are For
"What's the room with all the books for?" If you read Peter Haldeman's recent New York Times article on his experience with using a home stager ("The Twilight Zone of Home Staging"), then you were...
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Join Me
I hope you'll join me at two special design events this fall.First up is AmericasMart Atlanta's inaugural Fall Design Week, which runs September 19-23. At noon on Wednesday, September 21, I'll be...
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The Serial Entertainer's Passion for Parties
Before we part for the weekend, I'd like to recommend a new book on entertaining: The Serial Entertainer's Passion for Parties. Written by Steven Stolman, a.k.a. The Serial Entertainer, Passion for...
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American Fashion Then and Now
Generally speaking, commentaries written about society rarely age well, but one that has is The Beautiful People. Written in 1967 by former New York Times journalist Marylin Bender, the book is, to...
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Pomp and Restraint
Thanks to social media overexposing almost everything and everybody, I seem to have grown tired of a lot these days. But one thing that I never tire of is the Paris hôtel particulier of Hubert de...
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Dining in the Vestibule
Where to dine if one's home lacks a dining room? According to a few mid-century issues of Connaissance des Arts and House & Garden, the vestibule, that's where.Thankfully, I have a dining room,...
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Fall Design Books, Part One
It's that time of year again: Fall Book Season. Over the coming months, I'll be reviewing my picks for the season. First up are these five stand-out titles:I've long been an ardent fan of writer...
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The Wedding in Monaco
Did you happen to see the documentary, The Wedding in Monaco, when it aired on Turner Classic Movies a few days ago? If not, you must. The 1956 documentary, which profiles the wedding of Grace Kelly...
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Chateau de Groussay Today
When I flipped through a recent issue of French AD and spied a colorful article on classic twentieth-century chairs (think designs by Arne Jacobsen and Warren Platner), I quickly realized my trip to...
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Luxe, Calme, et Volupté
As I mature, I find myself increasingly drawn to interiors that are refined and pretty. Perhaps it's a sign of aesthetic maturity, or maybe it's simply that refinement and prettiness seem so uncommon...
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Into the Wild with Schumacher
Schumacher recently invited me and two other bloggers to participate in a design challenge. The task was to select our favorite animal-print fabrics from Schumacher's latest collection and then use...
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San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show
The always well-regarded and highly-attended San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show will take place from Thursday, October 27 through Sunday, October 30. This year's show, which is being chaired...
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Another Look at Le Jonchet
So frequently have the homes of M. de Givenchy appeared on my blog, I almost feel the need to apologize for once again showing you photos of one of the couturier's houses. It's not that I'm obsessed...
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Potterton Pop-Up
Here's a tip for those of you attending High Point Market this week: make sure to stop by the Currey & Company showroom. Not only will you find Currey's latest introductions to their product...
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Fancy People in Fancy Dress
It seems that Halloween has become just as much a holiday for adults as it is for children. Although I haven't celebrated Halloween since I was a child (and have no plans to do so this year), I know...
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