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Mother’s Day Gifts That Give Back
In search of a more unique gift for Mother’s Day, I happily strolled into Treasure & Bond on West Broadway in NYC. Treasure & Bond looks like a mix of Jeffrey and Anthropologie – if that’s possible, and is owned by Nordstroms. But instead of profiting from the space, Nordstroms gives 100% of their profits to charities that benefit childr ...
Design on a Dime
I just left a preview of Design on a Dime – the sale to benefit Housing Works, and like the previous years, it’s amazing, inspiring and completely affordable. The designs and items for sale are so beautiful that I think I’m having palpitations! I can’t think of anywhere else in NYC where you can you find such fabulous furniture, art and ...
The Perfect Throw On Jackets
I am officially sick of my winter coats and apparently the dry cleaner knows this as well since he keeps sending over discount coupons – “reminder for 20% off cleaning costs of winter coats”. I want something shorter and brighter with still a bit of warmth. So I had a good time finding a few that work perfectly for the weekend and work. ...
Beautiful and Conscientious Jewelry
Last summer I noticed some very cool women wearing these beautiful glass bracelets. They were the perfect beach and summer accessory but I had no idea where to find them or that they were so specially and heartfully crafted. The bracelets are made by African women living with HIV/AIDS. SAME SKY is the company that makes all of this happen. Thro ...
From Runway to Every Day, Derek Lam Spring 2013
When asked where inspiration comes from, fashion designers may say things like an old movie they were watching, a painting they recently saw, often it can be fabric that inspires them. For Derek Lam there is always a story – a good story that makes us want to know more, always educating and merging his designs with his observations from other w ...
Spring Green Risotto Recipe
A wonderful recipe from Ina Garten is Spring Green Risotto. Not only does it have some of my favorite spring vegetables like peas and asparagus but she uses my secret weapon fennel. I love fennel, I eat it raw with oil and vinegar and use it in my tomato sauces and soups. It is also fabulous chopped and sautéed with oil and a little butter. Us ...
A Recipe for Spring Soup
Walking to work this morning i noticed Central Park’s grounds were still slightly covered in an early morning frost, but underneath there were bright green shoots just starting to sprout. I found them such a comfort–spring is almost here! With the clocks forward and the days longer, I’m looking forward to the lovely energy of the ...
Spring Forward in Blue Flats
There’s a time at the beginning of March when sundown almost, but not quite waits until 6pm and we start thinking about shelving our weekend ankle boots and looking for a pair of flats. This year instead of black, there are some lovely blue flats that look modern and fresh so we thought we would share our favorites. No need to worry about a pedi ...
Off to the Museum
In need of a vacation but no time to go, we grabbed our most trusted stylist and friend Wayne, and trekked over to the new Metropolitan Museum’s show – Impressionism, Fashion, & Modernity. Having the portraits and the dresses next to each other, we could see what the artists experienced while painting. It was magical — having Wayne ...
Healthy Oils to Incorporate into Your Diet
I love olive oil and it is the first thing I grab out of my cupboard when cooking, making a salad or dipping bread. The health benefits of olive oil are extensive with positive attributes being discovered all the time. For culinary use it has a high concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids, which studies show promote “good” choleste ...