Formal French for Today

Snowmass, Colorado

New York, New York

at its best- with style, sophistication and views. I love the upper West side buildings and Village brownstones but this rooftop manse in Tribeca seems to have it all.

Boxwoods go modern or classic and sometimes merge the two gracefully.

This classic grand piano softens the stainless steel stairwell, with the brown hardwoods under foot.

The high gloss paint on the ceiling in the monochromatic living room reflects the natural light, adding drama and depth to the simple furnishings.

In the library above, I love how the ceiling acts as the room divider rather than interrupting the space with a large art wall or sculpture.

A Perfect Summer

Southampton, New York

Hampton Designer Showhouse

Kicks-off on July 24th with the Preview Party!

Doors open to the public on July 25th thru September 5th at 129 Stoney Hill Road in Sag Harbor. They have a hot list of 25 designers- here are my favorite spaces from just a few of the featured designers.

Patrik Lonn

Brady Design, Inc.

Christina Murphy

Kevin Isbell

Perfectly French

This house is so authentic- it has the modern necessities but all the charm only found in the hills of France. I love the exposed beams with the white on white interior. I love the layers in this living room- so many seating areas, collections to view and art hung in places to draw your eye to the architecture.

Simple place settings with not one flower centerpiece- let the yummy food speak for itself and be the focus. Why do Americans feel the need to overly dress the table?

If money does happen to grow on your tree...

TEAK & SILVER FROG BOWL $4,700.00

From Vivre: "A beloved Asian token of profit and luck, the sprightly frog is lovingly immortalized in this exquisite bowl, created from luxurious, gleaming tropical hardwood with striking accents of silver.

Hand crafted by artisans over the course of a full month!"

MISS CHAIR $16,000.00 From Vivre: "A modern update of a classic silhouette, this whimsical chair is a stunning collaboration between art and furniture. Incredibly detailed, this unique piece was created as part of a five-chair set displayed in the windows of Roger Vivier to elegantly display a new bag made by Bruno Frisoni for Carla Bruno Sarkozy."

BEE WALL SCONCE by Marie Christophe $14,000.00 Delicate hand-placed crystals and wire combine to make a truly unique light source in the shape of a whimsical bee. Each piece is handmade.

ITALIAN LEATHER BAR $8,500.00 Reminiscent of a prop from the set of Citizen Kane, this iguana-embossed Italian leather trunk bar is as unique as it is elegant. Mirrored double doors open to reveal a fully functional bar that includes two padded leather drawers, a sliding glass shelf, and ample storage space for bottles and glassware. On the exterior, twin tobacco leather belts, matching iguana-embossed leather handles, and polished chrome studs give this rare piece even more old world charm. Handmade.

These pieces are over-the-top fabulous!

The Frog bowl is the centerpiece for your dining table, kitchen island and living room coffee table and it never has to be filled. The lucite chair is a charming twist on what we have seen reproduced over the last decade but with more detail- and the name, is the best! I can picture the Bee wall sconce lining a hallway - whimsy and playful but not loud. The leather bar is tough to place but in a sophisticated 'man cave' it would be awesome.