I’ve mentioned my grandmothers once before to you, but, its time to chat again on the subject. Both of my grandmothers exude of sense of style and ease which can’t be mistaken for effort or calculation. My house is full of treasures from each of them, from the french chair to the mid century chair and crocheted blanket which adorn my “guest quarters” [haha, that is generous]. Alas, it is time again to admire something which originally rested in their cupboards. I love both sets—the tea cups [which house my greek yogurt and walnuts every morning] and the crystal glasses [which invariably facilitate an avid consumption of champagne in the evenings]. These women represent the strong stock in my blood and a hope that my home is neither lacking in style, nor a remembrance of them.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Newell Turner, the editor in chief of House Beautiful inserts his editorial word mid-way through each publication. His stories are insightful and his reflections unite the issue for the reader in a personal way. A must-read page, every month.
Bon Appetit’s editor in chief, Adam Rapoport, has me every month, from the very start. Surely, there is much to delight in through this publication’s pages (isn’t it the best?), but, Rapoport’s words are memorable, endearing, and often insightful. I’m always inspired to host after reading, finding the art more complex and raw, all at the same time.
Lastly, let’s herald the new editor in chief for Town & Country, Jay Fielden. Here’s a taste from the wordsmith:
It was during the aftermath of Irene—a week of flashlights and candles in my neck of Connecticut—that the surprising fragility of modern life once again appeared…For two days the commuter trains were shut down, and roads were closed everywhere.All this to say: reading today’s magazine is a confident way to improve one’s own writing, which is exciting!
I was one of the first to stuff in with all those fleeing back to the city when a scattering of trains started running again. What I encountered was a revealing human scene, a microcosm of American life, bottom to top. Those decrepit circa-1960’s railcars that leak when it sprinkles and are always down an air conditioner or three were the only viable way back to work, no matter how much money you had.Town & Country, you may have read here before, isn’t about just lifestyle but life. It’s about the big city and those overlooked places, too, where a fallen tree or two can take you back 150 years and where you never know whom you might bump into in the bar car. I hope you’ll come along for the commute.
[P.S. Sara Bareilles is tomorrow. Is that not exciting? Oh, I’m thrilled! I roped three sisters, (yes, I said three, and that’s not even a majority in my family) into going. What. A. Treat.]
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
My line of work makes one particularly conscious of one’s time, how well or poorly it is being used and how it is being allocated. I’ve never worn a watch consistently but am developing a need to do so. I am enamored with the resurgence of the leather band and the accessibility of vintage timekeepers. The watches below embody style and a bit of restraint—even though there is nothing restrained about their price tag. One can always look, right? [Granted some of these are men’s watches. But tell me, isn’t that quite the attraction? A man with a strong watch. Ahh, yes—still looking for mine! bahaha.]
The watches above are available on 1stDibs
Monday, October 3, 2011
I’m a firm believer that jewelry displayed is jewelry worn. And, there are so many options for display. I continue to like the idea of using otherwise useful items on which to hang the glittery gear; such as the dessert glasses. My place is fitted with two enclaves—one which is displayed below with my jewelry and the other (which is not pictured) holds all my toiletries—the mechanisms for my morning routine.
And, there are so many other options. I find the handiwork below to be so creative. The “drawers” are available at Blue Bird Heaven on Etsy.
