Love Notes

Nov 11, 2024 • #holiday #j mclaughlin #purpose

Turn on Your Lights 11/11 24

I recently read that November is like December's introverted, more introspective younger sister, (in Magpie by Jen Shoop).  November is a good month to turn inward, to squirrel away nuts of gratitude, to sow seeds for managing fast paced and frenetic December festivities.   And yet, maybe it's more.

What lights you up?   What fuels your passion, sends you soaring, quenches your thirst ... what brings you into your best true self?   Courage on dear friend.  Name it aloud.  Go ahead.  What's the first thing that comes to mind?  And so ... go take the painting class, start a gourmet group, go to golf camp, clean the closets of what no longer becomes you, plant the garden, plan the trip, gather favorite friends around your table.   Follow your passion.  Your dreams are waiting for you - stop dreaming and step towards them.    READ MORE

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Nov 09, 2022 • #christmas #cocktail #holiday #j mclaughlin #thanksgiving

'Tis the Season 11/7/22

Thank God all the Halloween candy's gone.  We've turned the corner into November - and with that, just like an NFL ref blows his kick-off whistle, or Wall Street sounds the opening bell, the shoppers' chimes ring out, "Let the holiday season begin!"   I am blessed with a wonderful problem, but it has me in a bit of a tizzy.  READ MORE

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Sep 26, 2021 • #fall #j mclaughlin #new york city

9/20/21 - Back to Town

I used to say "summer isn't over until you come home".   Well I am home, and I am embracing being back to town.    There's lots to love in fall dressing, like the ease of chic solids, offset with a signature accessory.   Keep it simple ... black, navy, grey, beige or dark chocolate - add a unique scarf or necklace, et voila, an effortlessly elegant look.  Below are some iconic style inspirations, and a dash or two of fun.  

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Jun 23, 2021 • #j mclaughlin #new york city

6/14/21 - Summer in the City

How adorable is this image of Barbara and Kevin McLaughlin and their Upper East Side townhouse?   Of course we already knew they have beautiful taste, because we know we'd also like to move into their fabulously decorated boutiques.   Here's a little treat to kick start your Monday - let this charming couple lead you on a full tour of their brownstone here, and feel like you've just made two new friends as they discuss their approach to building a perfected curated interior.

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