My Imaginary Table of Ten: Guest #5, Del Webb
After working for Ralph Lauren in the late 90′s my next stop in the interior design industry was with Del Webb Corporation. Working for Del Webb was more than a job. It was an educational experience. Over seven years, I learned not only about the importance of a lifestyle brand and construction, I gleaned how …
Lifestyle: The Tribeca Grand Hotel
Standing between the sectors of high finance and high fashion, the Tribeca Grand Hotel is New York’s exclusive downtown getaway right in the epicenter of the urban universe. Of all the hotels New York has to offer, Tribeca Grand’s location is utterly unrivaled—the quiet cobblestone corner looks out upon one of the richest, most sought-after …
Eco-Chic: "Drink, Please!"
Global warming is a sobering trend. So bring on the eco-friendly adult beverages! Tru Organic Spirits, a “green” liquor brand, was unveiled last April by the husband and wife co-founders of Modern Spirits in Monrovia, California. So far Litty Mathew and Melkon Khosrovian have sold about 50,000 bottles of what they claim is “the world’s …
The W Factor
See how Jennifer Blaise Kramer from Sherwin William’s STIR tells how an Art Deco palette helps transform a Minneapolis landmark into a hot hotel. Known as one of the world’s hippest hotel chains, Starwood’s W Hotels all have a certain wow factor, from the sleek bedrooms to the destination bars. While each one is designed …
Life is Like Hot Chocolate
I have a dear friend whom I don’t see nearly enough. We shoot each other inspirational emails, check in with thoughtful voice messages, refer each other business and send funny cards back and forth. She is the first one to congratulate me on triumphs and always there to cheer me on along the way–we have …
Joie De Vivre
Last night, I just enjoyed a repeat playing of my favorite film, A Good Year, with Russell Crowe. Although I love the physical romance of the story and how a beautiful woman can so effortlessly interrupt Crowe’s character’s plans within his few days in the French countryside, I truly appreciate the beauty of Provence. The …




















