Ray Villafane’s Pumpkin Carvings for Halloween 2013
Our Halloween favorite, Ray Villafane is back, and he and his gourd-geous jack-o’-lanterns will appear at the New York Botanical Gardens October 19 and 20. We learned about Ray from a savvy friend…
More Furoshiki Madness!
Back in 2010 I did a great article about Furoshiki, the art of gift wrapping with textiles. Still obsessed with this unique and eco-conscious trend, I thought I would share with you my…
Nordstrom’s Most Wanted Christmas Gifts
Nordstrom is a great department store with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Their return policy is excellent–more than fair, in fact, and they really bend over backwards to keep the customer happy. I’ve…
New Year’s Hairstyles: New Hair for a New Era
A gorgeous braided updo or an elegant chignon are perfect for New Year’s Eve, and having your hair pulled away from your face can really show off great bone structure and a graceful…
Presents of Greatness for the Foodie
There are tons of gifts that you can find for your home chef in a Sur la Table or Williams Sonoma catalog, and at a wide range of price points. Here are some…
Presents of Greatness for Christmas 2012
I love the holidays because it’s such a great time of year to spoil the ones you love with creative gifts that they wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves. The intent of your gift…
A Jay Strongwater Christmas
I love the intricate frames created by Jay Strongwater, where, as you can see below, the backside is actually as beautiful as the front. When I met Jay back in April, he told…
