Getting Cozy with Elile Loom

With snow having been dumped on 90% of the US, there is no better time to think about getting cozy. Today I bring you blankets, towels, dish rags, and robes that are sure to make you feel swaddled in love post outdoor activity, chores, or bath. My dear friend from college (who is a master… read more

A Place to Dwell

While international travel is nowhere on the horizon during these pandemic times, one can always fantasize about where they would go if they could. For me it would be the small village of Surrey in England. Claire Vero’s renovation on her 19th century classic Georgian home is picture perfect. Vero, used London-based interior decorators Mary… read more

Beyond Beautiful – Brooklyn Brownstone

It’s been a while since I have posted a truly ooooooh-worthy interior design project on the blog. This Brooklyn brownstone had me swooning over every image. That library ceiling… And the kitchen colors with that exceptionally cool marble hood. It strikes just the right balance with cozy comfort and utter chicness. Sylvana Durrett, co-founder of… read more

Sunday Style: Derek Blasberg’s Apartment Makeover

On this rainy (will it ever end this year?!?) East Coast Sunday I thought I would brighten your day with one of the best installations I have seen in a long time. Derek Blasberg’s Upper East Side Apartment Renovation was recently featured in Architectural Digest and I swooned over every detail! Well done Virginia Tupker (we… read more

Fall is Coming

This weekend temperatures dropped almost 20 degrees overnight. It had me finally thinking about fall layers, cozy meals, and the first indoor fire of the season. The new school year always feels like a fresh start. I’m ready for the energy shift, are you?   *images: Pinterest, Habitually Chic, and Cutter Brooks

Fabulous Steven Gambrel Townhouse

I am a full fledge suburbanite now, but if I had to move back to NYC this townhouse at 68 Morton Street would be a lovely place to live. Currently owned by renowned interior designer Steven Gambrel, every paper and pillow chosen are just perfect. It was originally built in 1846, and Gambrel was very… read more

Off The Grid: Living on a Homemade Island

Anybody else back from spring break and wish they lived on a floating man-made island? If it snows again tonight, I’m leaving. x https://youtube.com/watch?v=z9WWzbzevTA%3Frel%3D0%26showinfo%3D0

Interior Design – Southern Beauty by Allison Allen

Decorator Allison Allen and her husband Beau, tapped into their intuitive design talents when they decided to renovate and move into his grandparents’ 1951 Atlanta house. While many might have seen the asbestos and mold infested home as a tear-down, they saw its potential and knew they wanted to bring it back to its formal… read more

Being Prepared: The Hostess Pantry

I was reading an old issue of House Beautiful, and stumbled upon this article written by “entertainologist” Lulu Powers. She offered up a fabulous list of things to always keep on hand so that you can whip up delicious treats any time a friend pops by. The white truffle and sea salt potato chips sounded… read more

Nantucket By The Sea

If I had my way I’d be spending a week in August staying in this absolutely beautiful Nantucket wharf cottage. The interiors of this “boat house”, built in 1900, were done by Gary McBournie, known to many as a man who specializes in coastal casual design. The family that owns this house has a larger home in town… read more