Few winter luxuries come close to the pleasure that sinking into a hot tub on an ice-cold day can provide. Forget about a Jacuzzi, with its grating motorized sound. No, instead, nothing suits better than a serene, steaming tub of encompassing warmth and quiet ... Read More about Bathing Beauties – The Luxury of Winter Soaking
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Canopy Beds for Sanctuary
Canopy beds have a long, not necessarily luxurious, history. In Medieval Europe, princes and peasants alike used them for protection: the cover at the top kept insects from dropping upon the sleeper through the thatched roofs above. Not exactly what one would call the stuff of pleasant dreams! The ... Read More about Canopy Beds for Sanctuary
The Country Table
The ritual of setting a table is one that conjures feelings of comfort, camaraderie and the prospect of a good meal. Certainly the accouterment of a well-set table is part of what makes a civilized meal so pleasurable. Ceramics, glass, linen and metal can be brought together to create a near ... Read More about The Country Table
A Celebration in Palazzo Barbaro
In late August I attended a gala in Venice that I (along with a tireless team of dear friends) helped plan for Save Venice. This is a biennial event that is key to our fund-raising efforts, which makes our mission to restore art in Venice possible. Besides bringing together an incredible group of ... Read More about A Celebration in Palazzo Barbaro
Fall Feasting – Entertaining with Style
In the fall, we naturally turn our attention away from outside activities to the indoors. Home and hearth become a focus, prompting inspiration for great meals and entertaining. Beautiful rooms, crisp linens, tables laid with thought and care all enhance autumnal gatherings and make everyday meals ... Read More about Fall Feasting – Entertaining with Style
