Love Notes

I got to thinking about bunnies, and the one rabbit who kept inserting himself into the forefront of my mind was the dapper martini drinking gentleman bunny in the mural by Ludwig Bemelman at Bemelman's Bar.   Here's the backstory:  in the 1940s, Robert Huyot, the French born manager of New York's Carlyle Hotel, was friendly with Bemelman family.   He asked the artist (best known for his series of Madeline books) to create a mural in the hotel's bar, depicting Central Park throughout the four seasons.  READ MORE

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In the fury of a dazzling Christmas frenzy of a week,  I'm off to a friend's daughter's wedding in NYC.  Is there anything more magical than witnessing two young people as they embark on a wonderful new life together?  READ MORE

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It was a banner week for me - I made a quick 48 hour trip to NYC - my first visit in over 26 months  (yes, I AM counting - especially as my oldest son has been living there for the past two years).    It was just fabulous  - GO!

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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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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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