Delighting in Delhi

Eagerly looking towards Spring fashion, I can not help but be inspired by the Indian influence on many of the designers. Prevalent in the collections from Erdem, Marchesa, Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg and others, the Eastern vibe is beautifully displayed through the use of vibrant colors, saree-like draping, and rich embroidery. These looks are so fun and playful, I can't wait to incorporate them into my wardrobe, not to mention my home and entertaining. I'm all for looking East this Spring. 

Marchesa Spring 2013 RTW

Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2013 RTW

Naeem Kahn Spring 2013 RTW

Capture the Indian influence at your next dinner party by mixing bright colors like orange and pink. 

Easy to find online, these umbrellas add a bit of  Delhi delight to any party.

Keep the theme going by sending out your invitations on these John Robshaw cards.

Look East with this new LuluDk fabric. Perfect for porch pillows or to add a little bohemian flair to a girls room or nursery. 

Revel in Rajasthan with this pink and orange Ikat chair from Anthropologie

or with this pink and orange watercolor on Etsy

The Real Deal: Rothko

Villa Home Bohemian Chic Pillow

Live Colorfully!

Winter Blues

With the final Christmas decorations safely packed away until next year and almost every last bit of glitter confetti from New Years brushed aside, I am spending my days daydreaming about Summer Living. My enthusiasm for winter lasts roughly for one month, from Thanksgiving to New Years and sometimes I don't even make it all the way to New Years. During this one month period I cram in every ounce of winter fun I can think of, from ice skating, to gingerbread baking, snowflake watching to skiing, Christmas caroling to eggnog drinking. I bring out the festive plaid, the gold and silver, the hats, the gloves, the Uggs...and then suddenly, I'm done, over it as quickly as my dog Oscar is with a new toy. Shocked every morning that it is still cold enough to have to wear my winter coat, I quickly start lusting for days spent driving to the beach, with the convertible overflowing with beach chairs, blankets and coolers filled with Wolfer Rose. I long for sun kissed cheeks, bikini bottoms, the smell of the ocean, suntan lotion and Sen sushi. I fantasize of nights spent grilling fish and watching the sunset, entertaining on the porch with more rose and guacomole, and waking up to the blue hues of the bay. So until then, some inspiration to keep these Winter Blues at bay...

Nothing screams summer like Hydrangeas.

Different shades of blue and a pop of color make for a great summer tables cape

Summer Loving, anyone?

My wedding cake

Shades of Blue at my wedding


Always a good idea

Gibson Beach, Sagaponack

A girl can dream

Down with Downton

Like most, I have become obsessed, fascinated and completely mesmerized by all things Downton Abbey. And though I can only imagine myself living in that world, quite easily I might add, I have come up with some slightly more accessible touches we can all add to our homes to capture some of the Crawley's elegance. 

How fabulous is that door? Wouldn't it make for a powerful headboard?

1st Dibs 18th Century Door

Restoration Hardware

19th-20th Century British Draping Sketches from Charles Hindley, Met Museum

And those gardens...ideal for contemplating ones life

Perfect inspiration for these Original French Flower Prints circa 1900 from FineArtAmerica

Tea Time anyone?

Sterling Silver Tea Set


Or why not bring Tea Time to the dining room table?

Celerie Kemble 

We can hardly be expected to serve ourselves? This vintage Butler Bell wall Plaque solves the problem thank goodness.

Of course, we'll also need some fabulous lighting like the one in Downton's Drawing Room 

1920's Chandelier via Ebay

A more modern approach

Or perhaps we would prefer candlelight?

Mirrored Candle Sconce from Anthropologie

Be a dear and never show up unannounced!
Paperless Post Stationary

"Don't be defeatist, dear. It's very middle class."

In 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1

Yesterday I was lucky enough to spend some time at Silvercup Studios for a fitting I had in preparation for an upcoming part on a show playing a 1930's German nurse.

Watching the transformation of a brick building in Queens turn into a Park Avenue sprawling apartment, 30 Rockefeller Center or 1930's Germany got me thinking of all my favorite movie sets and houses of all time and just how badly I wanted to live in all of them.

Enjoy.

These walls are definitely alive with The Sound of Music

Beverly Hills, what a thrill!

I would sleep with Jack Nicholson if it meant living here

Who wouldn't want to get married here?

Monkeys brains, though popular in Cantonese cuisine, are not often to be found here in Washington D.C.

I would definitely be less Clueless if I lived here

A spoon full of sugar definitely helps the medicine go down

Even I could probably Catch a Thief in this hotel