I guess by now anyone of you who has the slightest relationship with social media and the internet knows that April the giraffe gave birth to her baby this past weekend. Me, I have been on this story since the end of March, waiting (like the other 6 million followers) rather impatiently for the big event. After Shirley got me hooked on the live feed, I found myself checking the … Read More
When it comes to the essence of luxury lingerie, no one does it quite like Carine Gilson. Every time I am in Paris I make a point of seeing her exquisite designs, particularly the lace appointed pieces. Today, in our Gallery, Alison features this extraordinary designer. READ and SEE more here… Read More
I am so happy that LOU Lingerie is back on board with their heritage design inspiration. Now, for Spring 2017, they are launching luxury swimwear. I have chosen to anchor their collection with a visual metaphor. Nothing says nautical quite like stripes. READ and SEE more here… Read More
I had a very Hamiltonian weekend. First, I finished reading Ron Chernow’s biography of this extraordinary man. Then, I listened to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s score for the Broadway hit show. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen it yet. At $900 a ticket I will have to pass. But it doesn’t matter. Being submerged in Alexander Hamilton’s story was an intellectual and creative privilege. Born without an “American” pedigree into an impoverished life, this … Read More
This week in our Gallery, Alison is featuring the S/S 2017 photo campaign of the Kriss Soonik Ilona collection. Established for her lingerie design, Kriss explores the campy world of loungerie with a twist. READ and SEE more Here… Read More
Around 35 years ago, right after my husband and I bought our first house at the beach, we purchased a print of pink flamingos standing in water. It had a mirrored frame. I, in my ignorance, thought it was a unique deco piece, very kitsch, very cool, and hopefully very valuable. Not too long after we hung it in a prominent spot, I was watching the movie “The Right Stuff” … Read More
This week, Tina Wilson uses her considerable illustrating talents to articulate her passion for the HBO series Big Little Lies.
“I wasn’t prepared for the impact of Big Little Lives on my Sunday evenings. I was even less prepared for its departure, leaving an entertainment void I don’t know how to fill.
I’m not one to gravitate to films or TV shows centered around entitled people with problems most of … Read More