Fall at the Cafe Carlyle

Autumn in New York, why does it seem so inviting? Autumn in New York, it spells the thrill of first-nighting Glittering crowds and shimmering clouds in canyons of steel They’re making me feel I’m home . . . . While the iconic Bobby Short may be gone, his...
queens jubilee

Jubilee Memorabilia

God Save the Queen! It all started when our  veddy, veddy British friend, John Glaister came for dinner.  John is an aficionado of clever tricks and pranks and never misses an opportunity to amaze and amuse his friends.  He brought along a special guest, this charming...

FF5 11.17.14

  These are the articles that caught our eye this week. ARTNET: Met Cashes in on Kim Kardashian’s Bottom  ELLE DECOR: HouseTour of Nicole Miller’s Sunny and Spacious Tribeca Loft BARNEYS NEW YORK: Windows Into the Sparkling World of Baz Dazzled WWD: The...

FF5. 2.24.17

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Bill Cunningham Joins the New-York Historical Society TOWN&COUNTRY: Texas Socialite Lynn Wyatt’s Best Looks QUEST MAGAZINE:  Lily Hoagland’s Wedding in the Hamptons DAILY: Gisele and Tom to Co-Chair This Year’s Met Gala VOGUE:...
Long Island Modernism by Caroline Rob Zaleski

Long Island Modernism by Caroline Zaleski

Some say September is the best month in the Hamptons, with its blue skies, sunny days and empty roads.  It is a perfect time to catch up with some intelligent reads like our dear friend Caroline Rob Zaleski’s book, Long Island Modernism: 1930 – 1980. This...

NYSD Pack Your Bags: Destination Weddings

With the coming of the season, Hilary and I have turned our attention to fall, and more specifically, fall weddings. As Hilary’s daughter Sophie prepares to tie the knot this week, we can think of nothing else. What fun to look back on some of the most memorable...

Looking Back and Looking Ahead

The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is one of our favorites for reading and watching the intense selection of retrospectives on the passing year.  We assembled some that we found interesting, informative, and off-beat.  Wishing all of you and your...
NYBG Annual Rose Garden Dinner Dance Invitation

NYBG Annual Rose Garden Dinner Dance

The New York Botanical Garden’s Annual Rose Garden Dinner Dance will bring guests out in full bloom on Monday, October 1.  Beginning at 6pm with Cocktails in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden and continuing with Dinner and Dancing in the Garden Terrace Room,...

Weekly Fave Five

NEW YORK TIMES: Madeline Albright ======== ALLISON PATAKI: The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post ======== NEW YORK SOCIAL DIARY: The Haves And Have Nots ======== Q MAGAZINE: Francois Hardy ======== PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS: Celebrating Frederick Law Olmsted ======== THE...
Bette Midler's Hulaween Francais

Hulaween Français

In spite of the horrible devastation caused to the Tri-State area by Hurricane Sandy, The NYRP’s Hulaween will still go on as planned!  “With all the damage to green spaces, the work of New York Restoration Project is more important than ever.”  Each...

Top Moments of 2015

Looking back on 2015 with fondness and some bittersweet memories.  Here are some of our favorite moments and articles of the year. WWD:  Tribute Remembering John B. Fairchild VOGUE:  Met Gala Best Dressed VANITY FAIR:  Caitlyn Jenner VOGUE:   Zoolander Valentino Show...