A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections. — Chinese proverb Despite the guidebooks' warnings, the stars were aligned for me to venture to Shanghai in late August. Thanks to 95 degree heat and 100% humidity, I can assure you that "Summer in Shanghai" will never get ... Read More about Shanghaied
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A Cozy Cabin in the Mountains
This story could be under the title "Better Late than Never". After all, these photos (styled by none other than Miguel Flores-Vianna) were meant to run in House Beautiful around ten years ago, but because of changing editors, they never saw the light of day. Instead of allowing the story to ... Read More about A Cozy Cabin in the Mountains
Wall Warmers – The Allure of Antique Tapestries
The glories of medieval, renaissance and baroque tapestries tell us much about European history. These precious textiles, masterfully hand-woven using silk and woolen threads colored with rare dyes from around the globe, and often shot through with gold or silver thread, were created for practical, ... Read More about Wall Warmers – The Allure of Antique Tapestries
A Cottage by the Sea
As fleeting as the days of summer may be, childhood memories of days at the shore can last a lifetime. Whether it's frolicking in the pounding, salty surf or counting fireflies in clear, star-filled skies, the impressions are indelible ones, which yesterday's children inevitably want to share with ... Read More about A Cottage by the Sea
Donghia Celebrates Matthew’s First Book and White Webb’s Clearly Classic Collection
To celebrate Matthew's new book Italy of my Dreams, and White Webb's Clearly Classic collection of hand-made acrylic tables, now available at Donghia, the venerable (and endlessly chic) showroom threw us a party. Actually they threw us two! One in New York and one in Los Angeles. Here are a few ... Read More about Donghia Celebrates Matthew’s First Book and White Webb’s Clearly Classic Collection
