Archive April, 2011

Ode to Philly

Friday, April 29th, 2011

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Another one of my favorite cities. It’s an hour away and you get to feel like you’ve escaped the concrete jungle. Above is a statue of Barry.

Philadelphia-20110410-00113The second bank of the U.S., 1824. Chic in its simplicity.

Philadelphia-20110410-00112Original cobblestone.

Philadelphia-20110410-00119An old bank. Amazing detail in Ironwork.

Philadelphia-20110410-00121The bank is now a Del Fresco restaurant. Here is the interior.

Philadelphia-20110410-00106The Mikveh Israel Cemetery. An early Jewish cemetery.

Philadelphia-20110410-00117Mosaic detail on a floor.

Giddy Up!

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Recently I had a little relapse into childhood with my good friend George…

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For Mom- Items Under $100

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

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Another New York Moment

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

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This guy wheeled his piano into Washington Square Park to play for the public. This older woman watched and listened intently.

Spring at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

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I went to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. I’ve been going there since I was a kid. It’s the beginning of Spring and I desperately needed to see some flowers after this crazy hateful winter… Right?!

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Hey Brides!

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

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You have a lot of people pushing at you to buy jewelry. We offer you girls what you can’t get any where else.

To hell with those old pearls!

I’ve put together a great selection of jewelry for every type of bride. And let’s not forget your Bridesmaids and your Mother. Click the above image to be taken directly to the Bridal Guide.

Enjoy and have a great wedding!

The Kapok Tree

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

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I love staying at the Boca Resort Spa because I get to visit one of my favorite trees in the world. It’s saying “Hi” to an old friend.

This tree is incredible and has lived many lives. It is the Kapok Tree, it has a snake like trunk with thorns. Truly impressive!

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Some quick sun

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

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I’ve been on a crazy schedule working every weekend. At a recent personal appearance in Florida I used the parking lot to get some sun.

That’s really fashion.

Opening party in Chicago

Monday, April 4th, 2011

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We recently had our grand opening at Chicago. The Chicagoians came out in full force to represent. We co-hosted with a good friend Rima Suqi who was also launching  a book called American Fashion Designers at Home. Here are Rima and me hanging out in the bathroom next the Ruinart champagne.

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chicago 079Munchkin kissing an animal.

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