February 4, 2010/
It may be the dead of winter but, at this time of year, we turn our thoughts to pretty blossoms and blooms that reflect our love-filled hearts. For an original bouquet to offer to your loved one this Valentine’s Day, we visited the floral studio of our friend
Bess Wyrick of
Celadon & Celery for ...
February 1, 2010/
In a modern tablescape the combination of grey and white could not be more chic. From
Dwell Studios, the
Gate collection of placements, napkins and runners is inspired by the ornate trellis work of European gardens. The graphics are elegant yet playful at the same time. A few ...
January 27, 2010/
In this digital age filled with instant texts and tweets, a beautifully handwritten note sent via snail mail is to be cherished. To express your love and adoration this Valentine's Day,
Neither Snow is offering one-of-kind calligraphed letters with vintage postage for your special someone. The stamp combinations are selected for their ...
January 21, 2010/
We all know the expression, "you are what you eat." Now what you choose to
eat off may also reflect your unique personality. In a step away from the traditional,
Ink Dish is a tabletop company that collaborates with cutting edge design partners to create original collections of dishware.
The collection ...
January 18, 2010/
It's a family affair. Since 1914, the Russ clan has been providing New Yorkers with smoked fish as well as other appetizers that have made them part of the city's cultural heritage.
Dropping into the
Russ & Daughters landmark shop in the Lower East Side, which has been in the same location since ...
January 13, 2010/
If your New Year’s resolutions look anything like ours, then it probably includes some kind of cleanse to get bright and shiny for the year ahead. With holiday parties behind us, it's time for a little detox and this recipe from
AgroLabs is a tasty way to give your tired body a necessary boost.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 oz. Green ...
January 6, 2010/
Leave it to one of the city's chicest entrepreneurs to turn her weekend hobby into a cool new business.
Ria Browne, best known as the founder of Mella, the flip flop and beach accessories brand, and more recently as a partner at Mayle, took a well deserved break from the world of fashion to pursue some personal passions ...
January 4, 2010/
January can be the cruelest month of the year with its post-holiday blues and rapidly dropping temperatures. To avoid being chilled to the bone, descend into the warmth and charm of a wine cellar for your next gathering. These private rooms range from infamous to elegant and each promise to create a unique dining experience - one that will transport you to another time and place.
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December 23, 2009/
Let the wine tasting come to you. These slender tubes of wine are an ingenious solution for social hostesses and wine enthusiasts looking for new ways to learn about new vintages without leaving their office or home.
Brixr offers tasting packs that allow their members to taste a range of boutique wines from emerging ...
December 16, 2009/
With Jack Frost nipping at our noses,
Matt Piacentini of
‘inoteca e liquori bar creates the perfect escape from the chilly winter air. This delicious warm drink is reminiscent of holiday eggnog and will fill your mind with images of dancing sugarplums in no time.
Recipe courtesy of 'inoteca e liquori
INGREDIENTS
3/4 oz Fernet ...
December 10, 2009/
With holiday season in full swing, everyone has eating, drinking and partying on the brain. Now's the time to thank your favorite hostess, who has been tirelessly entertaining you all year long, with some gorgeous gifts. No doubt any of these could make a featured appearance at an upcoming celebration.
Ice, Ice Baby
The gorgeous acrylic trays from IOMOI now ...
December 9, 2009/
A celebration of beautiful paper, this delicate wreath was crafted with found pieces of gift wrap, scrap paper and vintage sheet music.
The artist, who hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico, tries to incorporate paper from forgotten books, especially those with personalized bookplates and/or handwritten names and dates, for a personal touch.
Made to be enjoyed indoors, this ...
December 8, 2009/
This holiday season, let's revisit the basics in a green way. Here are three tips to get you started on your shopping for the green peeps in your life.
Tip 1/
Plan ahead. Last minute madness inevitably means compromising everything. There's nothing quite like paying too much for irresponsibly made items that the recipient doesn't even like.
Tip 2/
Excess is out. ...
December 4, 2009/
Decorating with a heavy hand can leave your holiday party looking a little too much like Santa's lair. Our friend and celebrated event designer
David Stark shows us how to lay off the tinsel and faux snow for a more natural aesthetic this season.
For The Lazy Hostess, Stark shares his top 5 design ideas for a festive home ...
December 3, 2009/
What could be chicer than cocktail hour at the Carlyle? Assouline's latest book,
Vintage Cocktails, pays homage to the Golden Age of Cocktails with a collection of classic drinks photographed at the hotel's legendary Bemelman's Bar.
The author,
Brian Van Flandern, a Michelin three star mixologist and consultant to Chef Thomas Keller of Per Se, selected ...
November 30, 2009/
Holiday hostesses looking to make a sophisticated impression on their loved ones and party guests should make the mad dash to
Mr. Boddington's Studio to pick up some of their exquisite seasonal cards and invitations.
Boxed holiday cards come in a variety of charming designs letterpressed on heavy eggshell ...
November 24, 2009/
Thanksgiving dinner may be filled with cherished family recipes but it doesn't mean you can't get a little inventive when it comes to dessert.
This year instead of baking yet another apple pie, why not bring one of these original harvest treats? They might just inspire a new holiday tradition...
The
Eat Box by Sprinkles ...
November 23, 2009/
For
Valerie Confections, one of LA's most cherished artisanal confectioners, the farmers market is full of inspiration. Their newly launched collection of jams and preserves, aptly called
Valerie at the Market, is created from seasonal, organic and local ingredients found on weekend trips to the farm stand.
Limited edition flavors include
Strawberry Vanilla Bean, Tomato Marmalade ...
November 19, 2009/
Forget polite dinner table conversation. The key to hosting a memorable event is to encourage your guests to loosen up and join in on the fun.
Table Topics offers a selection of boxes filled with thought provoking (or intentionally
probing) questions that are designed to get the party started.
The "Not Your Mom's Dinner Party," box ...
November 17, 2009/
For a shopper with the patience to rummage and an expert eye, a flea market can be filled with hidden treasures. Fortunately for most, Eddie Ross, former design editor of Martha Stewart Living and contestant on Bravo's Top Design, has already done the work by curating a collection of vintage tableware and gifts found ...
November 11, 2009/
A popular Autumn ingredient, pumpkin can be found in a variety of recipes for hearty pastas and rich desserts. One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, Elizabeth, interprets pumpkin in a new way - by adding it to a fresh and elegant cocktail which first made its debut at the restaurant's Halloween celebration.
INGREDIENTS
3 oz ...
November 5, 2009/
You could call
John Glaser a renegade whiskeymaker. An American ex-pat living in London and former executive at Johnnie Walker, Glaser started
Compass Box Scotch Whiskey in 2000 by experimenting in his kitchen. He now produces several extraordinary and award-winning small batch blended whiskeys made from malts sourced from Scotland's most notable distillers.
His ...
November 4, 2009/
The traditional Town Hall wedding with a new green twist. Hosted by
Sun Crystals, a new sweetener that marries (get it!?) stevia and sugar cane, couples were invited to Foley Square in downtown Manhattan (conveniently located in front of the Marriage Bureau) to take part in the
Sun Crystals Sweet & Solar Wedding.
With ...
October 22, 2009/
Lighting a candle - whether for a private vigil or a lively party - can change the energy in a room. With a candle in a glassybaby votive , the gesture can contribute to improving a person's life. Created by Lee Rhodes, a cancer survivor who wanted to find a way to give back to the ...
