• the gift I’d give…

    The topic of this month’s By Invitation Only is “if money were no object, I’d give…” If money (and space, and time) were no object,…

  • tux luxe

    From Marlene Dietrich to Emma Watson, when a woman wears a tuxedo, it creates Presence. I’ve always wanted to be the kind of woman who…

  • Sunday at random

      Thanks to all of the commenters on yesterday’s post who shared such great tips and experience with home renovations. I’ve bookmarked those recommended websites…

  • essentials: black pants

      Given free rein, I’d probably wear jeans every day. But there are days at the office and the occasional social event that require a…

  • just faux fun

    Byron and Coco are the only ones in this picture wearing real fur, and that’s just how I like it. I’m wearing a faux fur…

  • let’s just say…

    …I might be perusing the Net-a-Porter sale today. I might be tempted by this Helmut Lang sweater with the sharkbite hem…   or this lightweight jacket,…

  • gifts with a p.o.v.

      I’ve chosen to focus these last two gift guides toward rather specific demographic subsets, but as the old adage goes, “write what you know.”…