New York for the Holidays: Windows and Wonders
“It’s the most beautiful time of the year.” …and no city in the world sports a Christmas spirit and aesthetic like New York. It is positively magical! Spending time (even… Read More
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O Christmas Tree: Dressed for the Occasion
One of our favorite traditions at Christmas, and I’m betting yours too, is picking out our Christmas tree. Heading “up island” on the Friday after Thanksgiving to one of the… Read More
All Wrapped Up for the Holidays
A favorite “Pardee Party Design,” dressed up for the holidays (you may remember the Easter version in lavender and white stripes). That’s one thing I love about this design —… Read More
Family Estate Champagnes: The Latest Foodie Fave!
Every year, I think of ways to make each year’s holiday dinner celebration extra special. I strategize, research and mull over new side dishes, decorations, place cards, linens…paying special attention… Read More
Thanksgiving Planning from a “Girl of 100 Lists”
If you’ll be so generous as to allow me a somewhat obscure 80’s reference – I can completely identify with the Go-Go’s song “I am a girl of 100 lists.” I… Read More
Entertaining for the 4th of July
One of the many hats I’ve worn over the years is as a Contributing Editor to Bon Appetit, producing “Entertaining with Style.” Here, exactly twenty years later, is the first July… Read More
Savor the Season
Christmas is right around the corner, and perhaps you’re thinking that you’d love to gather some friends together for some festive fun, but maybe it’s too late… Wait! We all… Read More
Fanciful Christmas Details Around the House
Christmas is a magical time, a complement of many details that delight the eye, pique the senses and make our hearts feel full (sometimes our tummies even fuller!) Taking pleasure… Read More