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Category: The Arts

The Sartorialist: Closer

While visiting Nashville over Thanksgiving, I was so excited to hear that Scott Schuman, The Satorialist, would be speaking at Parnassus Books about his new book, Closer. Being one of the 14 million readers who view his blog each month, I was thrilled. Wait, that’s an understatement. I was ecstatic. To see the man I’ve [...]

B+H Top Weekend Pick: The Inner Beauty of Hermès

Since 1837, the house of Hermès in Paris has been providing its brand loyal consumers with top of the line {not to mention handmade!} products that will last a lifetime. Known for their signature harnesses, saddlebags, scarves and iconic purses, this company has gone over and beyond to pass down precise techniques and craftsmanship to six [...]

A Regally Royal Birthday Suit

Birthdays come but once a year…so why not face it with all your flamboyant might and some fabulous Leo cheer? Tracey Emin: “Running Naked” When I opened up Vogue’s September issue, one photo immediately jumped out. Tracey Emin’s “Running Naked” captures what birthdays are all about…being footloose & fancy free, laughing & loving, and letting [...]

Kick Off Heels. Dance Like Nobody’s Watching!

As I’m kicking off my big girl heels and gliding into my birthday month with grace, there’s one crucial question that’s holding me back from turning {yet again!} one year older. What oh what birthday invitation do I choose? Girlie chic? Modern Monroe? Thank goodness I attended the National Stationary Show back in May to [...]

Fabulous & Influential

The National Stationary Show was my kind of glorious heaven this weekend! Being surrounded by all things paper, detail oriented people and getting a sneak peek as to what will be coming out soon in stores, I was smiling from ear to ear! But, there was one memorable highlight of toodlin’ around the Javits Center. [...]

Be Yourself On The Cover

In between speakers at the Alt Design Summit Conference in Salt Lake City earlier this year, I could help but notice the coolest iPhone cover staring at me. Being the curious one of them all, I just had to ask this fashionista to my left where she bought it from! After introducing myself to Dayna [...]

B+H Top Weekend Pick: American Beauty

Opening with a reception this evening, Lu Magnus will reveal a plethora of photographs taken by the talented Vogue alumna, Claiborne Swanson Frank. Aerin Lauder Shooting women in all forms and places with natural lighting and no makeup teams, Frank’s American Beauty exhibition “offers a glimpse into a rarefied world where her subjects have surnames [...]

One Gig at a Time

It’s that time of year. Cramming for exams. Finishing up last minute work before the holidays. Trying to find the perfect holiday gifts for your friends and family. Or my personal favorite? Trying to catch your train at Grand Central! It’s all stressful…which is ironic since it’s one of the most beautiful times of the [...]

B+H Top Weekend Pick: Well done, Mr. Marshall!

New Years comes but once a year, and to kick off the excitement, Garry Marshall {film director} has released a continuation of his hit “Valentine’s Day” made up of “more celebrities than rehab” in his new movie, “New Years Eve”. According to the LA Times, the studio felt it would be beneficial to open the [...]

An Iconic Life

For the next two weeks, Christie’s is giving you a key to open the door into one of the most fascinating lives in American history. This would be a woman who stopped people on the streets from her timeless beauty, who became the Queen of Hollywood and who also happened to have the most fabulous [...]

Stamp. Glitter. Shake. Bake.

Alright readers, I’ve decided to take my creativity up a notch this holiday season with my gift giving. How? I’m going to make my own gift tags and greeting cards for my friends and family. With what? Starting with one word: a stamp. Oh, yes… Since I love to be inspired by other creative people, [...]

A Rocker Coaster

One of my all time favorite things to do is discovering up and coming bands. Maybe it’s from previously dating a rising music agent, who introduced me to array of different music acts and venues. Or maybe it’s just from growing up in Nashville, TN. But, I just love it all…The excitement of finding a [...]