Keeping it Friendly on the Upper East Side

Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts presented their annual Ambassador of the Upper East Side Award to Philip K. Howard at its annual dinner; while the Women’s Committee of the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick in the City of New York hosted its 3rd Annual Luncheon.

Discovering The Secret Garden in The Big Apple

A book launch for Paige Peterson and Jesse Kornbluth who have produced an abridged and illustrated cult classic, "The Secret Garden" – the last of a trilogy.

Perfectly Made

Celebrating the art of dressing at "An Evening of Substance and Style" with George Hamilton, Paolo Martorano Bespoke and The Bowmore; and bed styling at E. Braun & Co. New York's “Perfectly Made: A Bed Styling Showcase.”

Society Dreams: Melania Trump

Lauren Lawrence interprets Melania Trump's dream. Timing is right as Melania’s book was just published. No small feat, this.

Moments and monuments of greatness in France

A new book on Landscape Design inspires a trip to Paris, to the historical Vaux-le-Vicomte; and the American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet celebrated the Opening Gala of the Paris Opera Ballet Season.

Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education 2024 FIESTA! Gala

“The world desperately needs more art, more creativity, more joy, more dance, more dreamers dreaming dreams,” said Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon at the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education’s 2024 Fiesta benefit.

The Singular Lower East Side

Whereas luxury brands have hit a wall, Barbara Hodes takes us down to the LES where savvy shoppers are finding the products they want at the right price point.

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