House Beautiful unveiled its 2011 Kitchen of the Year this week in New York City. If you happen to be there, I would definitely suggest stopping by Rockefeller Plaza. Events such as cooking demonstrations by top chefs are all free and open to the public. One of the most interesting aspects to me is that, for the first time, it included a fully functioning... [Read more...]

Did any of you catch this exhibit when it was in Memphis? The Dixon Gallery had a special collection of vintage Lucite handbags on display in fall 2009. Well now, Lucite International, the maker of the acrylic material, is celebrating 75 years of design with an exhibition in New York through June 10. The company is showcasing the winning prototypes from its... [Read more...]

Just in time for Mother’s Day, here’s a cheat sheet for my husband and daughters of gifts I would love. A massage. (No explanation needed.) A candle. Voluspa Crisp Champagne, from the Maison Noir collection: “Sparkling Brut champagne mingles with hints of vanilla and barrel oak. Vintage Voluspa.” This is one of Voluspa’s top sellers. Arriving... [Read more...]

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