Contrary to my previous rant, I am ruthless about ridding clients’ homes of outdated, unwanted and expired stuff. Good Housekeeping's excellent and accurate ’50 (Big & Little) Things It’s Finally Time to Get Rid of’ should be mandatory spring cleaning reading. It’s the perfect primer to share with a friend or family member who may be in denial ... read more
There has been much talk of paring down, letting go, simplifying and ridding yourself of stuff. All of which I absolutely agree with, however the manner in which this choice to live cleaner, smaller & more intentionally has become a full blown movement in which I cannot fully support. We’re experiencing a maximized approach to ... read more
I suppose being gluten & dairy-free has its perks, although I am hard pressed to think of what they are. For an ardent consumer of cold creamy confections, the struggle is real. This Jonathan Adler I-Scream vase is probably the closest I’ll get to enjoying a cone all summer. Although this would make for a pretty sweet gift especially when your ... read more
Everyone loves a before & after or so I’ve been told by my business coach who experienced her own apartmentjeanie restyle last spring. The reason you didn’t see those before & after photos is because it’s something I grapple with every time I do a restyle project. The results are always amazing - transformative, effective and ... read more
Recently I’ve been working with a woman who never eats lunch when we work from 10am-5pm - she claims to be a big breakfast person and doesn’t get hungry until dinner. I’m somewhat in awe of her discipline, not eating when she isn’t hungry. I love lunch. It breaks up the work day nicely and I love to eat. When alone I suffer from a lot of indecision ... read more
Are you a magazine maven? Do you hold onto printed publications in hopes that you’ll eventually read them even as newer issues arrive? Unless you are keeping the periodicals as a memento or for reference - like real ‘I will need to reference this for work’ reasons, then you need to set a deadline to read or the magazine gets tossed/recycled. Even ... read more
Wednesday, March 29th I turned very old, not super old, but close to it. Luckily, I long ago made a Dorian Gray pack to never (mentally) age. This has served me well when it comes to working with kids - basically because I can relate to them and having an exceptional memory I can easily recall what it was like to be one. The kids I’ve worked ... read more
I’m not a good shopper, consumer sure, but I definitely do not get a charge, thrill or rush when shopping unless the store is a flea market. I prefer a boutique experience - my adult wardrobe game was at its strongest when my friend, Erika had her darling clothing store around the corner from me. It is also why I think personal shoppers are the ... read more
I’ve been told the hipsters are now embracing Kodachrome & fancying themselves as professional photogs having been weaned on a lifetime of snapping shots on their smartphones. The truth is phones & apps can make anyone’s images near perfect. However without a foundation and understanding what makes a great photo, you’re just shooting in the ... read more
I definitely should have paid more attention in Hebrew school. Had I chosen to pursue a Bat Mitzvah, I might have an inkling as to what has been written in this feature about my apartment in Israel’s premier lifestyle website, XNET. No matter the language it is always such a privilege and honor to be contacted as a source of content & ... read more
