Love Notes

Dec 07, 2023 • #christmas #new york city

I Get a Kick Out of You 12/7/23

Oh my goodness it's been a dream. We are selling out of everything. Thank YOU. Luckily I do have a few new (and old favorite) tricks up my sleeve.

Let's play "what to wear where". I have a feeling you're going to be really good at this game. We'll pick a place, and get virtually dressed to hit the town. Starting with the Big Apple. Step on up, and maybe one of you, my dear readers, will send me a photo of what you actually wore in one of these exact locations! READ MORE

Dec 07, 2023 • #boca grande

Gift Guide for Mermaids 11/27/23

There are some of us who have a predilection for seashells over red velvet. If this sounds like someone on your nice list, then this love note is for you. We've just returned home from a week in Boca Grande, Florida. Not a traditional "over the river and through the woods" Thanksgiving destination, but I've learned that with unmarried kids in their twenties, it's the perfect week to travel together. READ MORE

Nov 23, 2023 • #holiday

The Children's Table 11/20/23

Who remembers sitting at the kids table?

My late ex-Aunt-in-law put on an annual Thanksgiving dinner which epitomized Virginia hospitality - although it wasn't the ham biscuits, oyster dressing, wild turkey and venison that created the magic. It was the way she managed to make every guest feel special. With a sign on the porch that read "Martha Stewart doesn't live here", she welcomed a crowd which peaked at 72 guests for Thanksgiving dinner, often while carrying a grandchild on her hip. READ MORE

Nov 23, 2023 • #cocktail #thanksgiving

Olive R Twist 11/13/23

Time for a little cocktail fun. Follow along with Manhattanite bright young things, "Martini Weenies", as they relentlessly search the city's hot spots (and beyond) in search of the elusive perfect 'tini. Today's note also includes a few gift ideas for the cocktail-ophile on your list, and of course a little bauble fun for that well deserving gift giver or receiver. Almost all of our Holiday collection is now up online - come have a gander here. READ MORE

Nov 23, 2023 • #thanksgiving

Pearls of Wisdom 11/6/23

The Buddhist thinker Rumi wrote:

"Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates-
Is it true?
Is it necessary?
Is it kind?"

What might happen if we all walked into this week, Rumi style? What do you suppose he means about the “necessary” part? Maybe it’s like pointing out a run in your friend's stocking - if there's nothing she can do about it, there's no reason to point it out? And whoever pointed out that we were all insane to be wearing stockings in the first place was a genius and has my ultimate gratitude. READ MORE