Tag Archives: New York City

…and speaking of John Derian

J’adore JD’s decoupage trays for wall hanging from the “Relationship Series.” The typewritten trays are witty and demure, with the loose, handwritten script variety a blast of ballsy good humor à la Mame. I’ll take the lot, as a tribute to my little clung-to trinkets and larger than life ego. Get your own at John [...]

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A Nursery Obsession

After 7.5 months of unsuccessful house hunting, my husband and I have finally landed on an almost perfect little home for us and our nearly two year old son. Now the sleepless nights have begun: Can we afford it? Is it really all we hope for? The kitchen is ridiculously small — but the yard! [...]

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Romancing the South

Grace Bonney lives a charmed life. Not only does she have deep roots in The South, but she currently inhabits one of my very favorite places (and former residences), Park Slope, Brooklyn. I admit to getting a little thrill when I come across one of her tweets, where she telegraphs “ordered two boots pizza for [...]

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