Brizo Faucets and New York Fashion Week!
One week from today I will be headed to one of my favorite places, the Big Apple! “Wu” Hoo! I will be in New York City as a guest of Brizo during their Fashion Week events. If you are not familiar with Brizo, it is a brand of luxury faucets that specializes in bringing together …
New York: Custom Mast Brothers Chocolate
Brooklyn-based Mast Brothers Chocolate is not only creative with its confectionary creations; it also produces custom artwork on its labels at the patron’s request. After choosing from 11 dark-chocolate flavors (including fleur de sel, serrano pepper and Stumptown coffee), guests work one-on-one with sales and marketing manager Arto Barragan to create a custom graphic to …
Empty Nesters: City Bound
While some empty nesters are picking up and moving to sunshine states, like Florida and Arizona, others are heading to the city. The allure of practically endless cultural activities, shopping and entertainment make moving from a large home to a much smaller apartment very appealing. Following you’ll find some wonderful interior design ideas for small …
New York Find: Timothy Oulton at ABC Carpet & Home
When I was in New York a couple weeks ago, I visited one of my favorite stores, ABC Carpet & Home. When I landed on the fourth floor, it was to my pleasant surprise to see the Timothy Oulton gallery being installed. Chesterfield sofas, Union Jacks, vintage typewriters and galvanized pieces created the perfect mix …
Jetset Chic: T.Anthony Ltd.
I recently discovered the most fabulous suitcase set! It is vintage looking, yet functional and, Lord knows, it won’t get mixed up with the sea of black bags that comes off the suitcase carousel! These classic traveling cases from T.Anthony in New York are made of triple-ply canvas and finished in leather trim with solid …
Wish List: Red Letters by John Derian
Ever since one of my besties and I went on a 24-hour trip to SoHo, I have loved John Derian. His shop in New York is absolutely amazing, brimming with decoupaged plates and pieces. Since then, Target has taken him on at a lower melamine price point. Target also included paper products and office supplies …
Lauren Rottet’s Studio Makes Old Manhattan New Again
Lauren Rottet’s Studio just spent 14 months gut-renovating the Surrey to the tune of $60 million. The 1925 beaux arts building occupies prime real estate on a leafy side street off the chicest stretch of Madison Avenue. Before the renovation, however, this fading beauty owned by the Denihan Hospitality Group was best known as the …
My New York: Greenwich Letterpress
Every time I go to New York, I have to pop in Greenwich Letterpress to scoop up their latest unique paper goodies. Living in California, I am happy to announce that Greenwich Letterpress’ products are now available on etsy! All of their products are designed by the Greenwich Letterpress group and printed on their presses. …
Ruby Beets and an Iconic Chair
Ruby Beets Antiques, located in Bridgehampton, New York for 11 years and named a favorite Hamptons antiques store by the New York Times has reopened as RUBY BEETS old & new in Sag Harbor, New York. Most recently featured in House Beautiful and Elle Decor, the shop combines decorative antiques, vintage and contemporary furniture, lighting, …
Rafe New York
In 1989, Rafe left a successful clothing business he started in Manila to pursue his dream of a career in fashion design in the Big Apple. He moved to New York, enrolled in FIT, and supported himself as a design assistant. In 1994, he produced his first collection of accessories: belts and watchbands for a …
