I have long been a fan of acclaimed British designer William Yeoward . His style and interiors are always marked by subtle sophistication, e...

A few basic and simple ingredients are all that it takes to make this heart-warming soup from hostess extraordinaire Victory Amory . Day old...

There was an interesting article in the Telegraph today about the return of the Filofax . Figures from Selfridges out yesterday suggested ...

Professional, talented, spirited and extraordinary are just a few of the words that are repeatedly used to describe Jaime Rogers. Hailed as ...

This year WESTWEEK 2010: DESIGN REVOLUTION will be anchored with three keynote panels, including Elle Decor, The Editor at Large, and Interi...

I must confess that I have not been keeping up with new blogs the way that I did three years ago. Time is really the biggest factor keeping...

The Italian inspired Tomato Bread Soup from Matthew White (my first guest soup contributor) was so well received, that I thought that I wou...

The truth is Jennifer Aniston would look good sitting in a plastic lawn chair. However, she seriously looks fabulous curled up in a purple v...

A few months back I “met” the talented designer and shop owner Kerry Ciardelli via email. Kerry, a self-taught designer, owns the Minneapol...

I love, love, love fennel and mussels together! And, Valentine's Day seems like the perfect opportunity to indulge in a sinfully decaden...

Warning : It is highly likely that you will lose several hours of your day after reading this post! Laura Day is as cute and clever as they...

Fashion icon Alexander McQueen has died at the age of 40. Britain (and the world) has lost a great designer and fashion ambassador. Photo: ...

(Click to enlarge) I was thrilled when Andrea Stanford at C Magazine asked me to name a couple of my current California design favorites fo...

Julia Buckingham Edelmann is one talented and savvy woman! Not only does she know a thing or two about design, but also she has embraced th...

Matthew and Holden on the Staton Island Ferry. Photo by Andrew French. I thought it would be fun to start adding soup recipes from friends a...

A HUGE thank you to Kimberly Ayres for naming All the Best on her recommended reading list in the San Francisco Chronicle . It's fort...

I am back from a wonderful trip to NYC. The New York International Gift Fair was both insightful and fun. Thank you to everyone who stopped...

A HUGE congratulations to my sweet friend Tobi Fairley whose beautiful project is featured on the March issue of House Beautiful . I picke...

I will be in New York over the next few days for the International Gift Fair . I will be at the SFERRA booth on Sunday and Monday. If you a...

Like most talent in life, natural ability plays a leading role. Whether it’s drawing, dancing or designing. You've either got it or you ...