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Pushmepullme vase by Esque Studio for the New York Times, Rima Suqi

08 May Unusual vases for the New York Times

Posted at 16:45h in Uncategorized

We put together a selection of vases that look as good (if not better) empty than when filled with flowers and/or greener. Note: the newspaper shows more vases than are shown online, but online you'll find pieces by Amber Cowan, Tung Chiang of Heath Ceramics, Esque Studio, Tracey Glover, BZippy, Wyatt Little, Mica DeMarquez, and Eric Astoul....

10 Mar Jacquemus story in Gallerie Magazine

Posted at 11:01h in Uncategorized

The first piece he ever designed was made by a woman who owned a curtain shop. How far he's come. Read more here....

Ertlio Namas restaurant, Vilnius, chef Tomas Rimydis

04 Jan An awesome restaurant in Vilnius – How to Spend It/The FT

Posted at 11:55h in Food/Restaurants, Recent Work, Travel, Uncategorized

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....

27 Dec Stirred, not Shaken, in How To Spend It

Posted at 15:46h in Uncategorized

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 for Stubbs and Wooton velvet shoes slippers loafers

20 Dec John Derian + Stubbs and Wootton

Posted at 15:35h in Accessories, Art, Design, Fashion, Uncategorized

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....

28 Oct Jill Lindsey’s Brooklyn shop in Insider’s Guide to Spas

Posted at 15:55h in Uncategorized

Jill Lindsey is a long time resident of Fort Greene and, despite never having worked in retail, and having a background in fashion design (with an expertise in formal gowns but also knitwear), she has managed to to create a cult shop beloved by the neighborhood, and sought out far beyond the zip code. Read all about it here....

18 Oct Vilnius travel guide in Architectural Digest

Posted at 20:03h in Art, Design, Fashion, Food/Restaurants, Home/interior things, Liquor, Travel, Uncategorized

Vilnius, Lithuania might not be on your radar right now,it's a cool place to visit that is not overrun with tourists. For now. With the opening of a Libeskind-designed museum, and a new design hotel, the capitol of Lithuania is poised for greatness as a travel destination. Get all my recommendations, here....

Restoration Hardware Meatpacking NYC restaurant

11 Oct Restoration Hardware’s rooftop restaurant in How To Spend It

Posted at 12:43h in Design, Food/Restaurants, Uncategorized

I know, I know. I miss Pastis too. And I wanted to hate this place, but frankly, it was awesome. Read all about it here....

Maison 24 interior, New York Cottages & Gardens

12 Sep Turtle Bay townhouse by Maison 24 in New York Cottages & Gardens

Posted at 15:30h in Art, Design, Fashion, Home/interior things, Practical Home Things, Recent Work, Uncategorized

Every floor of this Turtle Bay townhouse, designed by Allison Julius and Louis Mara of Maison 24, serves a different function, and is a different color. You can see the whole thing, which is super cool (and I'm not just saying that because I wrote about it) in the current issue of New York Cottages & Gardens....

19 Aug JCK July issue cover shoot

Posted at 07:28h in Uncategorized

JCK's July issue cover shoot highlights our "best in show" choices from the JCK show in Las Vegas. And yes, we shot them on a dog. You can see the whole issue here. Our cover star, Magnolia, is an Ibizan hound and is wearing a pendant by Vivaan, and her handler is sporting rings by Dallas Prince Designs and Omi Prive, as well as a Rahaminov diamond bracelet. Photo by Stephen Lewis. ...