July 2010

An Abundantly Clear Client And A Special Indoor Garden

July 29, 2010 Accessories

Question: What’s better than a client who loves to use what she has and even enjoys furnishing her rooms with recycled furniture found on Freecycle and Craig’s List? Answer: A client who is also eco-conscious and farms her own produce in her New York City apartment. Yes, in her apartment! The other day I met [...]

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Clearing The Clutter? You Know You Want To

July 15, 2010 Accessories

“I love America, and I love American women. But there is one thing that deeply shocks me – American closets. I cannot believe one can dress well when you have so much.” – Iconic French Designer, Andree Putnam This summer quite a few of my friends and relatives have been working on clearing the clutter [...]

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A Model Of Recycling

July 12, 2010 Going Green

Last week I attended a luncheon at my friend Isabel’s house where I met a group of her friends including a former model named Samantha. As we all sat around eating, the discussion turned to the benefits of taking something old and giving it a new life, rather than adding to the landfill. My ears [...]

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Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover?

July 9, 2010 Accessories

There’s a Restoration Hardware ad in magazines and online now that shows a tranquil-looking monochromatic reading room with two domed chairs, a dramatic mirror and earthy accessories. In the back, in the left and right corners are bookcases filled from top to bottom with volumes covered in oatmeal-colored paper. I love the room (and Restoration [...]

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