There’s no secret that I love Jonathan Adler‘s pottery. I professed my designer crush for him long ago, and more recently, when I wrote a piece on him designing the new set of E!’s Fashion Police. I also went into one of his NYC’s stores to make some new friends. Oh, and what dazzling friends […]
An Instagram story on Design on a Dime 2012
My good friends from Kwittken PR invited me this past Thursday at the much-awaited Design on a Dime annual event, opening with a VIP Reception. Much to my disappointment, I could not honor the invite for the evening star-studded Benefit, courtesy of HomeGoods; I did, however, attend the mid-afternoon Press Preview. I knew the event would […]
The English Countryside by Yvonne Coomber
I have a new favorite artist: Yvonne Coomber. I went to the Affordable Art Fair this past Friday and had the pleasure to discover this wonderful artwork. I simply cannot get over how stunning and visually gratifying her paintings are. So alive, so colorful, so playful, yet so simple and happy. I can’t find enough […]
Jean-Georges’ Spice Market
One of my favorite NYC restaurants Spice Market has just opened the outdoor patio for the spring and summer seasons. Besides the mouth-watering food, pleasant ambiance and exceptional service, I am mostly in awe of the enigmatic Southeast Asian decor. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sSQv6hWgP0M] The eminent chef Jean-Georges collaborated with designer Jacques Garcia to recreate the interiors of the far-off Eastern cultures. […]
A Spring Fling with ideeli
This past Thursday, Kwittken & Co invited me for another press event, this time for ideeli‘s Spring Fling Press Preview. The invite alone caught my instant attention and RSVP-ed immediately. As chance may have it, the hilarious talent dogs below turned out to be regulars at the ideeli headquarters offices, next to Canal Street. Coming out of the […]
Experience Asia locally: Pearl River Mart via Instagram
Ever since my trip to China, I have been obsessed with the Asian culture: the food, the customs, the rich silks, the good luck charms, you name it! I’ve been watching one movie after another and reading novels about their history. Whenever I get nostalgic about China, I take a trip down memory lane, a […]
Jonathan Adler does pottery
Ever since I can remember, Jonathan Adler was my first designer crush. I’ve always loved his quirky pottery, fun pillows and geometric patterns. The first JA item I bought was a black and white kitchen towel, that I used until exhaustion. Given the subject of my Examiner article on Adler’s new gig of designing E!’s […]
Spring in Central Park via Instagram
The second the first blossoms appear, New Yorkers grab their blankets, picnic baskets and off to the parks they go. There are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors in New York City, it’s always hard to pick. But Central Park is the unquestionable king; the iconic park has always attracted tourists and locals alike, for […]
A NYC gem: The Strand Bookstore
Out of all the countless bookstores in New York City, The Strand Bookstore is by far my favorite one! I kept seeing The Strand bags everywhere around me, and I was wondering what the big cult is all about; until I humbly stumbled upon it and didn’t leave for 3 whole hours. It was book […]