Soup on Sunday: Wild Mushroom and Sherry
on Nov 15, 2009 in soup My husband's 4oth birthday is the day before Thanksgiving this year. And, seeing as how Thanksgiving isn't celebrated in the UK, and I am going to combine birthday dinner with Thanksgiving. I have been looking for a good sherry mushroom soup to serve...

13 More Days + A Sneak Peek
on Nov 13, 2009 in the editor at large contest This is your chance to have your work published. Until November 25, 2009, you have an opportunity to submit your BEST interior design project to The Editor at Large Contest (allthebestcontest@gmailcom). The Editor at Large offers designers an opportu...

Meet Kathryn Ireland
on Nov 10, 2009 in Kathryn Ireland The concept of nesting isn’t a new one, but it’s an idea that seems to have greater resonance these days. Creating a comfortable home, surrounded by the things we love, cushions the demands and challenges of daily life and insulates us from the o...

Old Freinds and More...
on Nov 9, 2009 in New York the editor at large Jeffrey Bilhuber 70 Park Avenue book First a huge thank you to everyone for all of the emails and well wishes over the weekend, I am truly touched. I am feeling much better — thank you. I spent most of the weekend curled up with a cup of tea and a stack of books. For me, books are lik...

And Yet Another...Metropolitan Home
on Nov 9, 2009I just returned home to this sad new:New York, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2009 - Alain Lemarchand, President & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (HFM U.S.) today announced that the company will discontinue publication of Metropolitan Home magazine with the...

Back Soon
on Nov 7, 2009Sorry for the silence. I have been under the weather. Look for a new post on Monday.

Chelsea Market: SFERRA Sale
on Nov 4, 2009 in SFERRA If you live in the NYC area, here is a great opportunity to pick up SFERRA at 60 - 80% off retail. Items include comforters & pillows, blankets, sheets, duvets, Matelassé, throws, decorative pillows, table linens, towels, and bathrobes.Wed, Nov...

Sisters: Elizabeth Dinkel
on Nov 3, 2009 in profile Elizabeth Dinkel Leta Austin Foster I have so enjoyed introducing you to the very talented Forster sisters over the past few days. Last, but by no means least, is the incredibly talented Elizabeth Dinkel. Recognized by House Beautiful, Elle Décor, Veranda and California Homes & In...

Soup on Sunday: Pumpkin & Shrimp Bisque
on Nov 1, 2009 in soup I made pumpkin puree for the very first time this week. Once you taste fresh puree, the stuff in the can pales in comparison. Not only is it super yummy, it’s very easy to make. For a fleeting moment it had me wondering why I did not make homemade...

Happy Halloween
on Oct 31, 2009 in the new yorker For the latest edition of The New Yorker, comic book artist Chris Ware has sketched a Halloween themed cover that shows Trick-or-Treaters chaperoned by their parents. It took me a moment to notice the ghostly glow of each mom and dad. Very clever!