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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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. ...
Yours truly pulled the jewelry for JCK's May Luxury Supplement. Seen here: earrings by Mazza jewelry, necklaces by Facet Barcelona, bracelet by Rahaminov Diamonds and ring by Jennifer Dawes Design. You can page through the entire pre-show supplement, here. ...
The Berkeley Hotel in London has had a bit of a facelift in the form of a several years long renovation, and debuted recently with a new look, a new bar, but the same great interiors and level of service. Read more about it here....