Inside the Apartments of Cool Creative Couples

The Eclectic Soho Loft of Artists John Currin and Rachel Feinstein

The Minimalist Wall Street High-Rise of Designers Robert Geller and Ana Beatriz Lerario

The Bohemian Brooklyn Townhouse of Artists Vik Muniz and Janaina Tschape

Art Fairs vs. Art Festivals

New York has the Armory Show, London has the Frieze Art Fair, Berlin has Art Forum Berlin, Basel has Art Basel, Miami Beach has Art Basel Miami Beach, LA has Art Los Angeles Contemporary and artLA and Chicago has Art Chicago. These may be some of the biggest and most well known art fairs in the World, but there is a more community oriented vehicle pushing the boundaries of contemporary art and design - the advent of the regional art festivals. This weekend Chicago hosted the Bucktown Arts Festival. Here are some of the booths that deserve recognition where one of a kind arts and crafts were on display - some could even serve as some DIY inspiration.

Ken Wilson

Ronda Ruby Ceramics

Denise Riesen

Circa Cermaics Chicago

Carol Ryan

The September Issues

I love September Issues as much as I love September weather. I've been on a hunt to find the perfect vintage bookstores in Chicago, complete with a well curated selection of international and indie magazines and limited editions of art and design books...you know, something similar to St. Mark's Bookshop, Strand or McNally Jackson. Unfortunately, it looks like they don't exist. So, after a few failed attempts of searching, I gave in and headed to Barnes & Noble where the selection of indie and international magazines is limited - most notably missing were Corduroy and the international issues of Bazaar. Now all Chicago needs is an independent bookstore to carry these missing links and some good old fashion New York sample sales!

Fall Fashion Wishlist

My Top Five Fall Fashion Must-Haves!

The Row Shift Dress

Maison Martin Margiela Distressed Ankle Boot

Opening Ceremony Pullover with Pockets

SARCA's Lena Erziak Sean Calf Hair Bag

DANNIJO Bea Necklace

Hotel Intel - South Beach Edition

With Art Basel Miami Beach just a few short months away, I have had a number of inquiries on where to stay and what to do. Well, here it is, my thoughts on the best of Miami Beach...all determined through months of primary research!

Best Spot to Escape the Heat - The Lobby at The Delano

Best Restaurant (Lunch) - Cecconi's at The Soho House

Best Restaurant (Dinner) - Bond St at the Townhouse Hotel

Best Hotel Pool Party - The Rooftop Pool at the Gansevoort

Best Hotel Pool Lounging - The Pool Scene at the W

Best Daytime Drink Spot - The Pool Bar at The Setai (the frozen mojito is the bomb!)

Best Low Key Night Spot - The Martini Bar at The Raleigh Hotel

Best Hotel Library Collection - The Setai Residences

Best Hotel Art Collection - The W

Best Wellbeing Retreat - The Spa at the Standard Hotel

Best Place to Shop - The Webster