Beautiful Yet Functional Art for the Table: Annieglass
Genius in Glass I will never forget the moment I discovered Annieglass. It was love at first sight when I stumbled across these unique dishes, coveted and collected by too many celebrities to…
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…
