With spring travel cancellations and social distancing in full swing, Living in Paradise provides a welcome virtual escape to exotic faraway destinations. Annie Kelly and Tim Street-Porter are the talented duo behind this newly published book. Kelly, who writes about design and travel for numerous magazines, is also a designer and has also authored other titles, including Casa Mexicana Style and the Rooms to Inspire series. Tim Street-Porter, who photographed this book, has authored and photographed quite a few books and has been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Vanity Fair, and the New York Times. Needless to say, these two have an eye for exceptional design, and this book promises to inspire readers to create their own tropical paradises at home. Living In Paradise showcases fourteen gorgeous residences in Southeast Asian design. If the coronavirus situation has you feeling cooped up and stir crazy, this book definitely has your name on it. Let’s look at a few of the featured properties:
Everyday Decorating by Jeffrey Bilhuber
Jeffrey Bilhuber’s 5th book demonstrates that not only does he know his stuff with decorating, but clearly he knows his audience. He recognizes that Instagram and Pinterest are the go-tos for design inspiration. With clients list that has boasts celebs such Anna Wintour, David Bowie, Iman, and Elsa Peretti, Bilhuber obviously has a prominent presence on [Read more…] about Everyday Decorating by Jeffrey Bilhuber
La Réserve Paris – Hotel and Spa
Located at 42 Avenue Gabriel, La Réserve is set back from the Champs-Elysées in a peaceful, stately neighborhood of the 8th arrondissement. The grande red entrance beckons, promising a spoiling experience of Paris. There is no classic reception desk per se, but instead, every guest who arrives at 42 Avenue Gabriel is welcomed personally in the Salon Louis XV and taken to their suite to make sure that they feel at home immediately, just as one would do for a friend coming to visit at home.
La Réserve offers more suites than rooms, large spaces in re-interpreted classical style, all the codes of a certain way of life: [Read more…] about La Réserve Paris – Hotel and Spa
FARROW & BALL: RECIPES FOR DECORATING

Prep School: Seasonal Cooking with Cherries
Next time you are at the farmer’s market, be sure to pick up a good supply of bing cherries because they are especially good this year. Today I will share a few recipes for summer menus- a quick and delicious bourbon cherry compote and a super easy dessert to take full advantage of this seasonal gem. The best part is how effortless they both are. [Read more…] about Prep School: Seasonal Cooking with Cherries
























