After a much too long 17-month hiatus, the captivating and visually seductive Mad Men is back! I don't know about you, but I am crazy about the 1960s fashion and always have been, ever since the Kennedy's. Apart from the amazing fashion and enthralling intrigues, one of the obvious reasons for such extraordinary popularity is America’s fascination with the Mid-Century Modern style, perfectly displayed in Don Draper’s new Manhattan swanky … [Read more...]
Jean-Georges’ Spice Market
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One of my favorite NYC restaurants Spice Market has just opened the outdoor patio for the spring and summer seasons. Besides the mouth-watering food, pleasant ambiance and exceptional service, I am mostly in awe of the enigmatic Southeast Asian decor. The eminent chef Jean-Georges collaborated with designer Jacques Garcia to recreate the interiors of the far-off Eastern cultures. A valuable collection of artifacts - including … [Read more...]
A Spring Fling with ideeli
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This past Thursday, Kwittken & Co invited me for another press event, this time for ideeli's Spring Fling Press Preview. The invite alone caught my instant attention and RSVP-ed immediately. As chance may have it, the hilarious talent dogs below turned out to be regulars at the ideeli headquarters offices, next to Canal Street. Coming out of the elevator, into the ideeli open space floor plan, it felt like spring had taken over the … [Read more...]
Experience Asia locally: Pearl River Mart via Instagram
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Ever since my trip to China, I have been obsessed with the Asian culture: the food, the customs, the rich silks, the good luck charms, you name it! I've been watching one movie after another and reading novels about their history. Whenever I get nostalgic about China, I take a trip down memory lane, a subway ride away to Chinatown. I visit Joe's Shanghai for the best crab pork meat soup dumplings in town, and walk the streets to reminisce the … [Read more...]
My whimsical home treasures
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I've been writing about thrilling interior design trends and designers, but why not share some of my favorite items in my little cosy eclectic apartment? Most of the below I hunted in a multitude of stores of entirely different styles, and although some are very inexpensive, they have a story to tell as they have been picked up from distinct parts of the world. I am very particular about my items; I will take my time in finding the exact one to … [Read more...]
