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Do you know when you have an image hanging on your physical inspiration board for months because it resonates with something inside you, but you don’t know much more about its origin? Well I’ve had this image (above) hanging in my office for almost a...

Have you jumped on the rosewater band wagon yet? If not, then this is the perfect time to jump on. Feeling hot and sweaty while running around the city all day? A little spritz not only refreshes you, but also helps reduce redness and irritation...

It’s not the first time I’ve talked about the glove shoe… I mean, who wouldn’t want a shoe that fits like a glove? Made in buttery leather that forms to your foot, the glove shoe is the Fall replacement of the summer slide. Take your...

A few months ago we had a bit of a disaster in our kitchen, two of the shelves in our cupboard fell, smashing all of our wine glasses in one fell swoop (ahh, renting in New York). It was probably inevitable that each glass would...

Summer is about simplifying. As I sit upstate in the woods this week, I can’t help but enjoy the slow life of living simply. Georgia O’Keefe’s home is simple, functional and a space that fosters creativity. Designed as a “mobile and mute object” Giamoetti’s...

I use long flights to recharge my mind and my skin. I usually don’t wear any makeup while flying. If you can’t make it to the airplane without concealer, keep makeup remover in your carry-on to remove your makeup before catching some Zzzzs. After removing...

As I browsed through the September issue of WSJ Magazine today, this coat caught my eye the minute I flipped the page. Classic, oversized and perfectly styled (by one of my favorite stylists, Véronique Didry). I was surprised to see that the designer of this...

Finding a non-toxic/chemical free deodorant has been the biggest challenge since making the switch to non-toxic beauty and personal care products. After trying dozens of options, I found that the Aesop deodorant smells the best, and lasts the longest. Aesop’s formula includes lemongrass, clove and...

In the summer, my uniform is pretty much white button down shirt and… fill in the blank. So when I find new ways to style my white button down shirt, I adopt them immediately. Here are my two new favorites… 1 // Tie a black...

With a new exciting project in the works, I’ve been in inspiration gathering mode (if you couldn’t already tell from my Pinterest). Here are my major inspiration sources at the moment…...

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