• The Truth About Romance

    Romance for me is all about atmosphere.  It’s not necessarily defined by luxury and indulgence (although that works too).  It’s more about a warmth that is at once alluring and thoughtful.  And it can be found anywhere … Listening to a sexy mix on Pandora; alone on a cold night next to a roaring fire; at a breathtaking art exhibit; overlooking a misty river; in a tiny shop tucked away in a gritty part of London; or, of course, cozied up with your loved one in a hotel suite for the weekend.  The misconception about romance is that it’s exclusive to those with a black Amex or a wedding band.  It may smack a bit of  “personal…

  • L.A. = Love Affair

    I made a pit stop in LA for a couple of days on my way to Arizona for Thanksgiving.  Sunshine, shopping and some of the best design sources in the US – it was heaven! Below are some highlights from my fabulous 48 hours in the city of angels.   I stayed at the Chamberlain in West Hollywood. A Kelly Wearstler-designed boutique hotel tucked away in a lush, leafy neighborhood. First stop – Jean de Merry.        Huntley & Co. is doing the modern wing chair and chandelier below in an apartment overlooking Lake Geneva in Switzerland.  So cool!       The Collection Los Angeles is a…