LATELY WE HAVE been coming across beautifully displayed clothing racks set up as open closets, some even in hotel rooms. Whether with boxes and drawers (at home) to hide clutter or everything tidily on display, there is a charming, personal feeling to seeing neatly folded sweaters, and shoes and tall boots all lined up in a row. Some hang their denim while others fold, some colour coordinate while others prefer a cheerful mix, but each is perfectly arranged and displayed...
A Pinterest image led us to the Long Island summer home of Vogue US’ editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, who purchased the colonial-style four-bedroom house in 2013. The rustic farmhouse sits on a 5.9 acre property next to her gated estate in Mastic.
This year my holiday structure is changing: fewer plans, no schedules, no compromises. While everyone else is planning their big Christmas dinner, this year I am headed towards making my own traditions, including a small dinner with friends and some more time for myself and my readings.
THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER and a new year has begun, and if you’re dreaming of a seaside escape but can’t get away just yet, here are a few breezy, island-inspired things to set the mood — from river pearl drop earrings to wicker daybeds and table lamps, palm branches on cushion covers and even a brass palm tree sculpture — here are a few seaside things for a January day…
THERE IS A SPANISH BOOKSTORE that we love to visit that has all the best magazines. It was here, the other day, that had come across the latest issue of Elle Decoration España with the new home of couturier Jorge Vázquez on the cover. Of course, as an unabashed maximalist, it was love at first site. The Spanish fashion designer worked with his friend and decorator, Amaro Sánchez de Moya, who also designed Vázquez's store in La Coruña.