October 26th, 2011
If someone were to make a list of the most important artists who ever lived, without a doubt, at the very top would be Vincent van Gogh. There were other, talented and influential artists that lived and worked alongside him, so why has van Gogh risen to the top as the quintessential master of the [...]
August 19th, 2011
This year I had the great fortune of being invited to the Kentucky Derby. To say that it is the most exciting 2 minutes in one’s life, is an understatement. Not only was I there to witness all of the amazing hats, unbelievable outfits – both incredible and outlandish – but I also had the [...]
April 13th, 2011
How would you really like to astonish your friends at your next dinner party? It’s easier than you think. All you have to do is to serve dinner or brunch using your best sterling silver flatware. That’s right, no plastic, not even stainless steel…..but your finest sterling silver flatware. You know, the one that was left [...]
August 2nd, 2010
There is nothing quite like the workmanship, look or feel of anything Louis Vuitton. They are pure indulgence. Even his vintage pieces are phenomenal. They are from an era when craftsmen would exceed your expectations, when price was not a consideration and the great houses of Asprey, Hermes and Louis Vuitton were establishing their reputations. [...]
October 8th, 2009
The coolest table ever is our “Monumental Specimen Table”. It speaks to my Italian side. I love it, from the hand carved oak winged lions on the base, to the two inch thick inlayed marble top with its plethora of Italian marble varieties. It is a tribute to the maker’s ingenuity, creativity, and master artistry. [...]