OK, it was another “safe” night on the red carpet…no swan dresses or ballerina costumes to be found. So, there aren’t many dresses to gawk at and have a laugh…shame that everyone had to go and hire a stylist! However, there were some good–not GREAT–but definitely good choices out there. These were my favorites… *Keri [...]
August 2010
I’m not a *huge* fan of red wine, but I drank this (The Stump Jump Shiraz) last night while watching the Emmy’s and it was delicious. A great end-of-summer red–slightly sweet and light, it’s a treat and at around $10 a bargain to boot! And hey, the bottle is so attractive, even the non-drinkers can [...]
…sit down and have a cup of tea–in a proper teacup (!)–with someone you love and find out what’s new in their life? Growing up, my little brother and I would walk home from our elementary school to find my Mom in the kitchen boiling water and putting out our favorite teacups and some cookies [...]
Seen on everyone from Coco Chanel to Pablo Picasso over the years, the nautical striped shirt–often referred to as a “Breton”–is everywhere this fall. It looks good on (almost) everyone–clean lines, classic styling and an impressive pedigree–could we ask for more? Fabulous. *L.L. Bean French Sailor’s Shirt ($29.50, llbean.com)
In a move to differentiate itself from an increasingly crowded pool of look-alike competitors, Restoration Hardware underwent a radical transformation a few seasons ago. Leaving behind the all-too-familiar couches, rugs and panel curtains in shades of sage, cranberry and mustard, the store re-emerged with an entirely different aesthetic. Perhaps in an effort to embrace the [...]
Oh, Suzani!
{ 1 comment }
The word “suzani” comes from the Persian word for “needle”– and it is most usually used to refer to the silk thread embroidery panels traditionally made by Uzbek women. This embroidery work would begin at the birth of a daughter and continue until a bride’s dowry was complete. In recent years–as more people have come [...]
As summer’s end nears, have a look at some of the spaces within which we pass these lazy, hazy days and that beautifully embody the spirit of the season…
[Image credit: georgjensenstore.com]