Monday, July 8, 2024

New York Botanical Garden’s Conservatory Ball ushers in the summer season

Party Pictures• July 8, 2024.

Once the milestone ending the official social season in New York, NYBG's annual Conservatory Ball is always a great benefit. And as you will see, everyone turned out in their best and brightest. You might even learn something (important) about the Garden, too... READ MORE

Going, going, gone

Social Diary• July 8, 2024.

For all you chic bargain hunters out there, jewelry designer Christopher Walling is moving. However, he will be open through this coming Thursday, with some good prices and great values on the move... READ MORE

Friday, July 5, 2024

SOCIETY DREAMS: Jasper Johns

Social Diary• July 5, 2024.

On the heels of July 4th, we offer up dream analyst Lauren Lawrence's interpretation of Jasper Johns' dream about painting the American flag... READ MORE

The Nature of LongHouse Reserve

Party Pictures• July 5, 2024.

LongHouse Reserve hosted a suite of events from a private tour of Shirin Neshat’s Brooklyn home and studio to Paola Lenti's exhibition (at LongHouse Reserve) of over 100 pieces, before heading back to Manhattan for their annual Summer Benefit... READ MORE

Planting Fields Foundation’s ‘A Moveable Feast’ Summer Benefit

Party Pictures• July 5, 2024.

Planting Fields Foundation’s annual 'A Moveable Feast' benefit kicked off the season of summer in historic garden spaces surrounding Coe Hall at Planting Fields in Oyster Bay... READ MORE

Thursday, July 4, 2024

A Letter for the Books

Social Diary• July 4, 2024.

Another look back to the mid-'90s when the world was changing with the times and where I met two of the biggest selling authors of my lifetime... READ MORE

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Rachel Hovnanian’s luscious art and empowering messages

Guest Diary• July 3, 2024.

More than 75 of contemporary American artist Rachel Lee Hovnanian’s New York friends/collectors descended upon Pietrasanta in Tuscany for a two-day celebration of Rachel’s multimedia installations. Lee Fryd breaks it down... READ MORE

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Harmony Heals

Party Pictures• July 2, 2024.

The New York Center for Children hosted its Annual Spring Benefit, marking NYCC’s 29th year of helping children heal; plus Red Door Community hosted their annual Celebrating Women Working and Living with Cancer Luncheon... READ MORE

Heroes of the community

Party Pictures• July 2, 2024.

YMCA of Greater New York hosted its annual Heroes of New York Gala; The Bronx Community Foundation celebrated the Bronx with its Inaugural Gala & Asset Awards... READ MORE

Monday, July 1, 2024

A letter for Jackie

Social Diary• July 1, 2024.

A Diary entry from 28 years ago evokes the memory of a remarkable, unforgettable woman... READ MORE

Friday, June 28, 2024

Society Dreams: Peter Marino

Social Diary• June 28, 2024.

It's time to dream again with Lauren Lawrence. This week she's interpreted a dream of internationally renowned architect (and New Yorker) Peter Marino... READ MORE

A weekend with the American Friends of Versailles in Paris, Part II

Travel• June 28, 2024.

The American Friends of Versailles continued their summer tour in Paris by dining in a landmark royal chateau, touring an 18th-century Marais mansion, and mingling in the home of a distinguished architect. Sharon Hoge was there till the end... READ MORE

Thursday, June 27, 2024

A weekend with the American Friends of Versailles in Paris, Part I

Travel• June 27, 2024.

Le Gala des Fleurs d’Oranger was the centerpiece of a weekend when the American Friends of Versailles (AFV) gathered in Paris for events to celebrate their completed restoration projects at the royal French Château. Sharon Hoge brings us to the beauty. Part I of II... READ MORE

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Paris Shopping Olympics

Travel• June 26, 2024.

Barbara Hodes braves the pre-Summer Olympics rush in Paris to track down some bits and pieces for her French flat in New York... READ MORE

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Hot, Hot, Hot, and Harry

Social Diary• June 25, 2024.

The show’s over but I’m still wild about Harry!... READ MORE

Monday, June 24, 2024

Making the move

Social Diary• June 24, 2024.

A perfect day, yesterday, to come upon some wonderful old news... READ MORE

Friday, June 21, 2024

No Holds Barred: Booked and Hooked on Families

Guest Diary• June 21, 2024.

Blair Sabol's mom, who is definitely curled up to a good book up THERE, is determined to make a book reader out of Blair yet... READ MORE

Society Dreams: Elvis Presley

Social Diary• June 21, 2024.

To die, to sleep – to sleep, perchance to dream. The week's dream belongs to the one and only Elvis Presley, interpreted by dream analyst Lauren Lawrence... READ MORE

Newport by Land & Sea