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My Dog-Eared Pages
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A chronicle of musings, media finds, looks at fashion, art notes, product picks, design favorites, and more—created with a passion for aesthetics.
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Decorator + American Beauty

Sara Gilbane {left} • Bedroom designed by Sara, fabric from Carlton VI am just delighted to interview interior decorator, Sara Gilbane. I first discovered Saras work searching for something on Google...

28 jan 12

A Holiday Walk | Greenfield Hill

Greenfield Hill, Connecticut is a part of Fairfield that is filled with a wonderful blend of antique houses and houses built in the 1930s. Many of them are designed by architect, Cameron Clark. Clark...

24 dec 11

Gifts + Charms + Wish-Lists

A lovely reader of My Dog-Eared Pages wrote to ask me if I would please create another gift guide this year. I was extremely honored and delighted by her request. But I just couldnt find the time it ...

17 dec 11

Fashion | A Return to Charm

Gold and Multi-Gem Charm Bracelet, Estimate $25,000 - $35,000[Price Realized at Auction: $326,500]I think this just might be the year of the charm bracelet! The kick-off is the legendary sale at Chri...

11 dec 11

Thanksgiving Thoughts [Our First Thanksgiving Apart But Together]

During this time of giving thanks, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all of you for reading my blog. Quite a lot has happened recently and I feel like its time to tell you a bit about th...

24 nov 11

1960s Mexicottons

I just discovered these wonderful Mexicottons from máXimo design by Alexander Girard. As a textile designer, Girard is known particularly for the work he did for Herman Miller from 1952 to 1975. In t...

07 nov 11

A MAN WHO LOVED PUCCI IV

When my friend André was in his early 20s and living in Paris, he fell in love. Madly in love. With his death in 2000, I inherited his writings. In the mix, there are many poems about heartbreak and ...

05 sep 11

EmersonMade | Caftan Delight

I was delighted today when this hand-made cloth bag arrived in the mail. When opened, the entire room at once smelled of lavender and inside with my new divine Butterfly Caftan, there was also a than...

16 aug 11

A MAN WHO LOVED PUCCI III

When my friend André was in his early 20s and living in Paris, he fell in love. Madly in love. With his death in 2000, I inherited his writings. In the mix, there are many poems about heartbreak and ...

13 jul 11

An Island Sanctuary | Greece

Terrace with fragrant Nerium OleanderGreece holds a certain spot in my heart. So its no wonder that An Island Sanctuary - A House in Greece by John Stefanidis is one of the most treasured books in my...

07 jul 11

Horst | Summer Style

Franco Zeffirelli veranda ~ Positano, 1970Summer is here at last and so is lingering in summer spaces. The photography that Horst shot for Vogue and House & Garden in the 1960s, 70s and 80s has s...

30 jun 11

A MAN WHO LOVED PUCCI II

When my friend André was in his early 20s and living in Paris, he fell in love. Madly in love. With his death in 2000, I inherited his writings. In the mix, there are many poems about heartbreak and ...

14 jun 11

Inspired | Vintage Costume Jewelry

There wasnt much that captured my attention at the flea-market yesterday until I walked by this area chock-full of large, gaudy necklaces [I like to call Studio 54 jewelry] and I was totally inspired...

06 jun 11

Aesthetics | From Blogger to Architect

Images from Little Augury blogI was taking part in my first tweet-chat hosted by @DesignTVchat on Twitter the other day, and we were asked which design blogs inspire us. There are so many wonderful b...

25 may 11

LAmour Fou | Mad Love

LAmour Fou [Mad Love] opened in theaters nationwide yesterday. The documentary by Pierre Thoretton, focuses on the 2009 auction of the elaborate art collection amassed by Yves Saint Laurent and his p...

14 may 11

Georges Odhni | Cora Ginsburg

The lessons Ive learned from my godfather George continue, even two years after his death. This lovely textile of his recently sold at Cora Ginsburg—the notable New York City dealer of antique textil...

11 may 11

Summer + Beach Days II

I love spring in New England and scouting-out summer looks in anticipation of beach days. Its foggy at the moment and drizzling, but I can smell the ocean and hear the pounding surf—soothing reminder...

04 may 11

Indore | A Fabrics Life

I love rooms that are chock full of fabric like this Ottoman-inspired drawing room created for Lee Radziwill by Renzo Mongiardino. The tented room also by Mongiardino, was created in part to correct ...

06 apr 11

A Tropical Treat

I just love this adorable Pineapple Coin Purse from Kate Spade and couldnt resist posting it! This little tropical treat with kiss-lock closure and paisley lining might be just the right size for a c...

01 apr 11

Photographic Memories

Mack on a summer morningEm posing at The Grill Em + teenage birthday braidsMack as a supermodelI recently came across these portraits that I took about 8 years ago of my nieces, Emily and Mackenzie. ...

30 mar 11

Summer Dreams

Summer is just around the corner. You can see it both in the light and in the shade of blue in the sky. Its still a bit chilly here along the Massachusetts coast, but we are getting close to warmer d...

26 mar 11

RIP | Elizabeth Taylor

I call upon you to draw from the depths of your being — to prove that we are a human race, to prove that our love outweighs our need to hate, that our compassion is more compelling than our need to b...

23 mar 11

Paris Days | Georges Friends

Model, Joan OlsonIt will be two years on March 11th that I lost my godfather George. He had many interesting friends and was part of a circle of American expats in Paris after WWII—which included Ten...

05 mar 11

C.Z. Guest & Weber | Oscar Chic

The Oscar razzle-dazzle brought to mind this wonderful C.Z. Guest portrait by Bruce Weber, taken in Palm Beach in 1988. Somehow, Weber makes it all look so understated and chic. Its from one of my tr...

28 feb 11

Oscar Couture | Chanel & Givenchy

And, the winners? Well, Cate Blanchett is such a star in Givenchy couture and Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. Michelle Williams looks so fresh in Chanel couture with Harry Winston earrings highlighti...

28 feb 11

The Envelope Please

I hope you enjoy the 83rd Academy Awards this weekend! For a yummy Oscar dinner, I suggest this classic from The Silver Palette and plenty of good champagne! You can cast your vote on the New York Ti...

25 feb 11

Fashion + Etchings

Its interesting, how one day you can be looking at two completely unrelated things, and find a connection. A synergy, a story, a city scene and movement—street-style fashion photography + etchings:Ph...

20 feb 11

A Duo of Earthy Dibs

Monotype Abstract Collection by Rob DelamaterArt Deco Reed Lounge Chairs from the Queen ElizabethSource: 1st dibs

19 feb 11

The Cut: André Leon Talley on Fashion Week Trends

18 feb 11

JAZZ | THE NEXT BIG THING

"Best new artist" nominee, Esperanza Spalding will perform tonight at the Grammy Awards. At age 26, Esperanza is a powerhouse of musical intellect and sensitivity. While growing up, the Portl...

13 feb 11

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