I’m basically the world’s worst blogger lately. The more projects I embark upon that take me away from my desk, the harder it becomes to keep up with it all. This week I spent several 15 hour days on set for a dream styling job (more on that when I’m allowed to share!), and I’ve […]
I’ve been a big fan of Snowe Home since the brand’s launch a few years back. Founded by a NYC couple who were outfitting their first home together and in the process discovered a big gap between bargain basics and overpriced, high-end housewares, Snowe makes luxury-quality home goods attainable by going to the world’s best factories and […]
Just this morning I was chatting with someone about the very real struggle of sofa shopping. The parameters for the perfect sofa are so narrow! Finding one with just the right dimensions, just the right style, just the right comfort level, and just the right price…well…it’s like hunting a unicorn! So when I heard that the guys […]
As someone who likes to travel but also needs a significant dose of downtime at home to recover from each trip, I’m in awe of nomadic types who spend more time on the road than anywhere else. Their thirst for adventure is insatiable, and they make it their mission to see as much of the […]
It’s been a little while since I shared a must-follow Instagram account, so I figure I’m long overdue. This one definitely falls into the category of ‘how does this person not have a zillion followers?!’ because it’s beautiful with a capital B! Chicago-based Nadia Ryan floods her feed with her favorite around-town spots, travel adventures, and the occasional tasty […]
I don’t remember what I was doing when I first discovered Schoolhouse Electric, but I do remember how I felt! It was as though at last someone had heard my cries for unique and modern decor options, and had answered them with a thoughtfully designed lineup of brass sconces, clever desktop accessories, and utilitarian kitchenwares. The brand quickly […]
Isn’t it nice sometimes when others do your work for you? That’s how I felt about Pinterest when it first launched–liked I’d stumbled on a treasure trove of perfectly curated inspiration images and didn’t have to weed a single bad apple from the bunch! And that’s how I felt just this past week when I […]
I’ve got chairs on the brain. This is, of course, nothing new. But they’re even more front of mind than usual lately, as I’m undertaking a living and dining room re-do in our new house. As much as I’m fond of all our old pieces, their scale and proportion isn’t quite right for the dimensions […]
It’s our last day in India! It has been an adventure, to say the least. I’ve loved seeing this part of the world—meeting so many warm and welcoming people and learning more about how they live—and a part of me will be wistful to leave. At the same time, as is to be expected at […]
You know how some people just seem to be born with an impeccable sense of style? How it oozes from every pore and trails behind them like a subtle yet unforgettable perfume? Hannah Phillips-Kaplan is one of those people. I met her when she attended the styling workshop I taught last month, and the instant […]