Illustrator Virginia Johnson will paint a portrait of your home, interior or exterior. The results are lovely. See some examples and learn about her and her process here....
Bil Donovan has been creating gorgeous fashion illustrations for decades, but the only place to buy one is on his site. A select few are available on silk scarves as well. Read a bit more about him and his work here....
I do not know why Vilnius/Lithuania isn't getting more press, but trust me, it is a city on the rise. I'm glad I got there before the place explodes (figuratively), and was able to get a last minute, same day reservation at Ertlio Namas. Incredible meal a la chef Tomas Rimydis, with everything served having roots in history. Read all about it here....
This year marked the first time in over a decade that the star atop the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was redesigned. Daniel Libeskind was tapped for the job, and created a 900-pound beauty covered in 3 million Swarovski crystals. See the full story, including the architect's sketches, here....
There are rules about shaking versus stirring a cocktail, but they vary. It would take too long to go into all the intricacies but should you find yourself about to prepare a stirred situation and not wanting that cut glass thing everybody is using. check out Felicia Ferrone's Revolution cocktail mixer instead. Details here....
John Derian, the master of decoupage, has for the first time lent his designs to shoes. 6 velvet slipper styles by Stubbs and Wooton are now embroidered with his designs. Read all about it here, and see the whole range here....
One of the chicest hotels in London, the Connaught now has its own version of Home Away/VRBO. As in, a private residence that you can rent. Read more about it here....
You may not have heard of Andrew Zobler but you've probably heard of, stayed in or eaten at least one of his hotels: the NoMad, the Freehand, The LINE and the Ned in London. Read all about him here. ...
There are few shoots as fun as jewelry shoots - shiny pretty things you can try on, over and over again. This time, it was all about gold. Some of it was super '80s, some more minimal. Our cover model, Anabela, is sporting Herco earrings, a Gabriel & Co. ring, and bracelets by Royal Chain, Philip Gavriel and Pomellato. See the entire story here....
My latest cult shop piece in How to Spend It is about the legendary NYC perfumerie, Aedes de Venustas. Originally in the West Village but recently located to the Lower East Side, this gem of an olfactory space is still going strong, with a major cult following....