I was so saddened to hear of the passing Monday at age 95 of Gloria Vanderbilt, a gentle woman comfortable in every possible style, from lovely evening gowns to the jeans she designed for Murjani. We...

How Green Was My Valley', the 20th century Fox film nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 1941, starred the Irish lassie Maureen O'Hara as well as Walter Pidgeon and Roddy McDowall. Directed by the late...

Let’s talk about the brave new world of decorating and consider where we’re headed — or at least where some of us are headed. A week ago, I was chatting with some young decorators —...

The next time you are lunching at Belle & Maxwell’s on Antiques Row, enjoying a touch of yesterday along with super salads, here’s a tip when you depart: Stop by 3608 S. Dixie Highway to...

Hermes is known for its sporty scarf designs, with designs of horses, carriages, harnesses and links of chain, but also florals and so many other motifs.  And while they will always be classic fashion accessories,...

Whatever the meal, a buffet translates to easy dining. And if you’re entertaining at home, setting up a buffet also can be a great way to feed a crowd. At luncheon and dinner parties, I...

This generational stardom can be found in all professions, of course. Palm Beach restaurateur Tim Gannon — of Wellington polo fame as well as Outback Steakhouse fame — has with his son, Chris Gannon, opened...

I wish Brownie McLean, who died at age 101 on Jan. 9, could be here to hear the many stories people are telling about her and her many escapades, including a few that I might...

It’s certainly the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly. But why not deck the walls with watercolors of orchids and other tropical flora? One of my favorite artists, Karen Eskesen, will be...