On Being Wild Flowers.

13Oct13

After spending the last glorious weekend of Summer upstate at the Ashram, back in NYC, I was up all night online and in my dog-eared Peterson Field Guide trying to ID a wildflower I saw.  Positive I was the only sleepless, Manhattan-ite soul awash in botanicals of this sort at that moment. Finally, identifying what […]

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gold skirt, pink clouds, bee pollen

18Sep13

person who will wear this today was inspired by this pink cloud dawn this morning in this NYC place thing to put new bee pollen in a sugar shaker on silver top counter, in blue+white China bowl of apple juice with cinnamon

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Habit-Forming Patterns: Six Secret Pleasures. New, Made-in-NYC Finds.

29Oct12

For the seeker of design, to shine and spiff up the abode for the coming cold, New York City’s inspirations are a wealth to draw from, no matter where you live. The vast array of “Made-in-NYC” choices can scream at the senses, maybe a bit like the riot of color above, a well-lit candy shop […]

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Tags: 365 Meatpacking, Albert Hadley, artisanal, Eli Zabar, Frank Prisinzano, Gracie Mansion, jade dressler, Jamie Drake, Lora Sroka, made in new york, made in nyc, Maison Kayser, murals, Philippe Jacquet, Raaka chocolate, The Sauce, Thibaut, Yayoi Kusama, Zuber

I-hello from Sao Paulo. the best 9 “I-not” #artdesignbrazil trends

17Oct11

“Growth for the sake of growth is the philosophy of the cancer cell.” – Edward Abbey “Anyone who believes exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist.” – the late eminent economist Kenneth Boulding. “When Saquasohuh, the Blue Star Kachina dances in the plaza and removes his mask before the unintiated, […]

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uptown/downtown winter weekend in nyc

21Jan11

Just off the gaggly tourist train of Fifth Avenue, chestnut roasting circuit and red-double decker glimpses of The Chelsea Hotel, do Audrey or Edie proud… …immersed in art, architecture, antiquing, style, luscious eating and relaxing and take in the full contrast treasure that is this American City. Surf the dichotomies that are Audrey in Breakfast […]

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NINE SELF-IMPORTANT SOUNDING DESIGN CREDOS: HOME

12Jun09

Inspired by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City we put together NINE SELF-IMPORTANT SOUNDING CREDOS to consider when creating a brilliant interior.  I am joined by Michelle Barge, my partner with a passion for classic decor, a solid Sotheby’s background, and endless examples of Living The Nnnth Degree Life! and together we suggest the ultimate […]

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Tracy Stern is A Teas

30Apr09

Very Short, Schiaparelli Pink and Orange Creamsicle Cocktail Minis Melt Me in the Wardrobe.  I am age 7, in my mother’s closet. Little hands reach up to the hem edges of hot pink and orange popsicle colored wool mini-dresses dresses hanging there and I am “seven-year old swooning” over the juice of the colors, the weight […]

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