Places & Things To See

You’ve Got The Look: The Real Deal Or An Imitation?

May 4, 2012 Curb Appeal

‘Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” ~Judy Garland To me, one of the most enjoyable aspects of being in New York City is having the opportunity to people-watch. I love that I never know who or what I’ll see and I can always count on finding [...]

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An Outdoor Kitchen: Stylish Design In The Hamptons

September 28, 2011 Interior Decorating and Redesign

Isn’t it great that more and more homeowners are having their outdoor spaces turned into “rooms?” I love that people are creating stylishly designed areas and are ‘using what they have’ so that more of their property is functional. That’s why I nearly swooned when I saw this particular Bridgehampton (Long Island), New York outdoor kitchen. [...]

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Clean Green Design: Kripalu Center For Yoga And Health

July 28, 2011 Flooring

Last week, I spent a few days at the Kripalu Center For Yoga and Health, for a girlfriends’ retreat. We stayed in the new Annex building that is a state-of-the art, environmentally green structure. The outside is constructed of wood salvaged from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the interior has a cool European aesthetic. [...]

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Coming Attractions: Taking The Fun Out Of Filmgoing?

June 7, 2011 Places & Things To See

Last weekend, four of us went to see Woody Allen’s new film, Midnight in Paris. It’s a romantic comedy and we thought it was enchanting. And, that’s all you’ll get out if me. Why? Because if you are planning to see a film I believe it ruins the experience if another person who has seen [...]

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