November 2010
15 posts
Completely late to this game, but ever since I was introduced to Chilewich a few weeks ago at Stuart’s girls’ dinner party, I can’t stop wishing for a little table runner or placemat set of my own. Currently lusting after the new coral gold design in the first photo.
Heirloom
Designer Andy Mangold’s study of what “heirloom” means to people today caught my eye. It’s funny to think that last generation’s engraved pocket watch will be next generation’s limited edition Nike sneakers - I’m not sure I like it, and often feel conflicted between the increasingly techy, fast paced, disposable direction we’re headed and the...
Rethinking in the city
It’s funny; there are some things that I thought were either extravagant or ridiculous before moving to NYC - now, 7+ years later, I’d put them in the “necessity” category:
- quality wellies…for days like today - old lady push carts…you can only carry so many groceries with 2 arms! - massages…ok, still extravagant, but I don’t feel QUITE as guilty...
Atlantic City meets Harlem
I was pretty impressed with myself during last week’s episode of Boardwalk Empire for identifying Margaret’s new street as Jumel Terrace, located in Historic Harlem adjacent to the Morris-Jumel Mansion. If you aren’t watching this show, you’re seriously missing out. And if you’re in NYC and haven’t visited the Morris-Jumel Mansion, do that too! It’s...
