“I am going to Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. It’s known as the ‘Latin Venice’ because of its colonial palaces and the incredible town filled with the most beautiful hidden houses and gardens. Going to the island of Baru to rest on the beach during the day is the perfect way to recharge your batteries […]
Read how Tory mixes prints, one of resort’s biggest trends. See the feature…
Photograph by Jim Arndt In 1995, French Vogue editor Nathalie Kent settled in Santa Fe and opened Nathalie, a boutique specializing in fashion, interiors and art. We asked this Southwestern transplant for her insider’s opinion on everything Santa Fe…. Shop I might as well say my own! I sell art, incredible Navajo rugs from the […]
The Look: Pulling off brightly colored denim whether it’s January or June. Style Tip: “I love bold, colorful denim. In the winter, when fall-back black needs spicing up, you can wear a pop-hued pair of jeans with a winter white or wool blazer. It transcends the seasons and looks great in the summer with simple […]
“We are going to Albany! We’ll be with my husband’s family, as his brother, NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo, will be hosting us all for his first Christmas in the Governor’s mansion. My kids especially love swimming in the warm F.D. Roosevelt indoor pool that is encased in a greenhouse of glass that Roosevelt built […]
Yo-Yo Ma has won every major award imaginable (including the upcoming Kennedy Center Honors) for his classical cello work. His latest project? Touring with his bluegrass band The Goat Rodeo Sessions. We asked him about Petunia, his cello. My cello is… Petunia! I was visiting a school and a young girl named Brittany asked me […]
This week from Derek Blasberg’s Very Classy social how-to — being a good guest.
Host and judge of Bravo’s Work of Art (finale tonight!), China Chow talks creative inspiration and what she always orders at Mr. Chow’s. See the feature…
Yuletide songs to keep your guests in the spirit for hours… Listen now on Spotify. Playlist The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire) — James Taylor featuring Toots Thielemans It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas — Michael Bublé Santa Baby — Eartha Kitt & Henri René Little Drummer Boy — Ray […]
“Consider buying gifts for loved ones that give back or are better for the environment. The gesture is all the more meaningful if it is helping others.”
The average American gains between 4 and 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s a scary statistic. Parties, family gatherings, stress, alcohol and fatigue are all culprits of the binge. Being inundated with goodies — gingerbread cookies fresh from the oven, caramel covered anything and (my all time favorite) pecan pie with vanilla ice cream — is also a factor, generating (a feeling of ) nostalgia for a time when we were young, happy, well cared for and well fed.
Family and friends are gathering for an early Christmas dinner. See what’s on the menu…
A new artist we’re excited about— Lianne La Havas. Listen to “No Room for Doubt” for a moment of zen during the holiday rush.
“If you feel good, you look good. Set up a situation and then distract everyone so they are not focused on having their picture taken. Something that is fun where everyone is laughing and feeling good!”
In The Perfectly Imperfect Home, WSJ Editor-in-Chief (and former Domino chief) Deborah Needleman lends insight into creating just the right domestic tableaux. Virginia Johnson’s illustrations complement ideas like “Spots for Books, Drinks, & Feet” or “A Bit of Quirk.”
How do Atlantic Pacific’s Blair Eadie (left) and 9to5chic’s Anh Sundstrom, two San Francisco bloggers, balance work and holiday parties? Careful styling. The key to dressing for a holiday party is… Blair: To put your own spin on it. Anh: To top it off with a smile. If I’m going from the office to […]
Jane Birkin — the woman behind Hermès iconic bag, muse to millions and mother of Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou Doillon and Kate Barry (all stylish themselves) — opens up about inspiration and what’s in her bag.
Who doesn’t love a cold-weather bootie or snow boot? Less thrilling is how to keep wintery muck from destroying them. Here, how to combat the season’s biggest offenders.
Our latest Cat’s Meow, the indomitable, hoopty doopty Iris Apfel. See the feature…
Few know etiquette like writer Derek Blasberg, aka Mr. Blasberg. The bon vivant just released Very Classy, his second tome on social graces, and we asked him to impart his wisdom on all things polite. We’ll be posting a few of his tips, especially during the holidays. Here, basic table manners. 1. Cell phones should […]
Mahalo! We just opened our boutique on Waikiki Beach and are having fun exploring everything that Honolulu has to offer. It’s always an endless summer… 1. Fulfill your Blue Crush fantasies at the Hans Hedemann Surf School where you’re promised to ride a wave. 2. Cool down with shaved iced at Matsumoto’s. (We recommend the […]
Jack Siegel, born on the Fourth of July, captures American beauty through his photography — whether it’s an intimate portrait or abstract landscape. See the feature…
There’s not much more you need than a girl and her guitar. Especially when that girl is singer Iman Hariri-Kia. On Saturday, December 3, she is playing the Village’s Bitter End, where legends like Les Paul, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan have headlined.