Tis the season for Spring charity galas and I am so excited to be participating on the design committee for the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Gala which takes place next week and is being sponsored by VERANDA! The Lenox HIll Neighborhood House is an organization that provides an array of human services to residents in need on the East Side of Manhattan. Each the organization teams up with some of the industry’s top decorators who each design a unique tabletop for their annual spring fundraiser. I’ll be designing a tabletop alongside names like Katie Ridder, Christopher Spitzmiller, Michael Devine, Ashley Whittaker, David Duncan, Lindsay Harper, Harry Heissmann and many more! Here is a sneak peek of my table design which was inspired by Doris Duke along with links to all of the items featured:
Table Settings: 1. Perlee Charger by L’OBJET | 2. Byzantine Gold Accent Flatware by Yamazaki | 3. Pave Napkin Jewels by L’OBJET | 4. Bird Place Card Holders by L’OBJET with calligraphy by Kathryn Murray | 5. Pagoda Spice Jewels by L’OBJET | Table Linens: 6. Vari Ikat Linen from Calico Corners (for the tablecloth) with fuchsia pom pom trim from local trim store | 7. Fuchsia cotton slipcovers for ballroom chairs | 8. Matouk Mirasol Napkins. | Florals: Left – inspiration for my arrangement which will have a large centerpiece surrounded by smaller arrangements. Right – Color inspiration form In Bloom New York.
I would like to thank all of the generous partners who are donating products and services for my Lenox Hill Neighborhood House table: The fabric for my tablecloth was donated by Calico Corners – a great resource for designer home fabrics that anyone can shop! Posh Window Fashions is graciously donating services to fabricate the custom tablecloth. All of the tableware was generously provided by L’OBJET which makes the most beautiful luxury home goods. The flatware is generously being provided Yamazaki which offers a wonderful selection of tableware and accessories that celebrate the art of dining. The napkins are generously being provided by Matouk, purveyors of beautiful fine linens for bed, bath and table. Kathryn Murray, one of my favorite calligraphers is donating her beautiful hand lettering services. And lastly, the uber talented floral designer Roshy Naini of In Bloom New York will be collaborating with me to design the floral centerpiece which is going to be so chic! Stay tuned for more details on my table and I can’t wait to share photos with you soon!
We’re in the last dog days of summer and now that the weather is starting to cool I’m already longing for a warm beach getaway! One of my favorite warm weather destinations is Turks & Caicos where there’s plenty of sunshine, white sandy beaches and the most beautiful, clear turquoise water I’ve ever seen. When I visited in the Winter of 2010 I stayed at a luxury resort called Amanyara which is definitely on my top list of hotels in the world. The property is ultra secluded, with modern, zen-like interiors and plenty of amenities including a fabulous spa, tennis, yoga and more. It also boasts a gorgeous, private beach located directly in front of a five mile stretch of barrier reef that is full of life and ripe for exploring. It is the perfect place to relax and get away from it all! Below are photos of the resort taken during my trip. Wishing I was back there already!
All photos except top picture by Nicole Gibbons for So Haute
Street style fashion blogger Vanessa Jackman recently posted a recap of her trip to Spain and I was captivated by these images of the Hotel Iturregi where she stayed. Located in Basque Country, a scenic region of Northern Spain bordering France with beautiful rolling landscapes, vineyards, wineries and some of the best food in the world, Hotel Iturregi features just 8 well-appointed rooms with with a mix of traditional and modern decor. The property looks so peaceful and magical…I would love go there some day!
Two colorful front doors in Kensington…
Last month I spent a week in London with a quick jaunt to Paris at the tail end of the trip and I had such a wonderful experience! I took a ton of photos so I thought I’d share a few here. The architecture is quite stunning and there’s so much history and charm in these two beautiful cities! Here’s a quick photo tour of my adventure!
These little red phone booths are so charming!
The Regent Street shopping area by day…
And by night…
The fabulous home decor shop Graham & Green in Notting Hill…(I have a weak spot for bone inlaid furniture & I loved this chest!)
Portobello Market…
The crowds at Portobello Market…
Flea market finds…
Crepes!
Colorful houses in Notting Hill…
The best culinary book shop I’ve ever seen! It was so charming and it has a little cafe in the back…
The Eiffel Tower by day…
And by night…
Flowers for sale on Rue Cler
A colorful newsstand on Rue Cler…
The Louvre
Jardin des Tuileries…
A statue of Joan of Arc…
Intriguing architecture…
Photos by Nicole Gibbons for So Haute
This past summer my girlfriends and I packed our bags and headed to Palm Springs for a relaxing long weekend where we enjoyed a fabulous stay at The Parker Palm Springs. Designed by Jonathan Adler, the Parker is full of personality and makes you feel as though you’ve been transported to a retro 1960s movie set. The vibe is colorful, whimsical and the entire guest experience embraces Adler’s “happy chic” philosopy. Every second of our stay was perfect…from the amazing breakfasts at Norma’s and refreshing poolside cocktails to one of the best massages I’ve ever had at Psych – the Parker’s incredible spa. Below is some eye candy from The Parker that I captured on my trip. I can’t wait to go back to this magical little hideaway!
The lobby…
The lobby bar…
Another lobby sitting area…
The lemonade stand!
PSYCH, The Parker’s spa, stands for Palm Springs Yacht Club and has a nautical vibe…
The lobby at Psych…
The relaxation room at Psych…
Our room…
Photos by Nicole Gibbons for So Haute
