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Tree of Love

Tree of Love

Spread the love...   Give the gift of nature by dedicating a tree in the name of love. Show your adoration by clicking here. Sign up on or before February 8th to see your name of choice in branches of growth.

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Drawing Surrealism

Drawing Surrealism

One thing I am making time for is the Morgan Library & Museum's current exhibition "Drawing Surrealism." Not only does the New York Times call it sensational, I am a forevermore fan of Dali. The curated observation of the role drawing played on the development of...

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Weekend with a Dog

Weekend with a Dog

My brothers and I gathered at my parents' home over the holidays. Between everyone's significant others plus extended family, it was a full house. Pets included. My youngest brother brought his three week old puppy across the country to celebrate Christmas East Coast...

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Repeat the Sounding Joy

Repeat the Sounding Joy

In every interview I do for JBD, I always ask the interviewee: What will never go out of style?  I've put together a little round up of some of my favorite answers from 2012, and an excerpt of my very own thoughts from a Barneys New York interview earlier this year....

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Xunantunich

Xunantunich

  Two weeks ago, I climbed El Castillo at Xunantunich with two dear friends. We took a small plane from Ambergris Caye in the Caribbean Sea to Belize City where we met our guide, Andre, who drove with us to the ancient Mayan archaeological site in the Cayo...

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Conversation with Costume Designer Julie Weiss

Conversation with Costume Designer Julie Weiss

Two-time Oscar nominee and Emmy-winning costume designer Julie Weiss embodies pure passion. Thoughtful, sincere, serious and real are the exact words I choose to describe one of Hollywood's most talented artists. Ms. Weiss is the prophetic and imaginative designer...

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JBD’s Greatest Hits {2012}

JBD’s Greatest Hits {2012}

Never underestimate what you can accomplish when you believe in yourself. I had a draft of a note I was thinking about posting closer to the new year, but it felt a bit heavy. Then I heard about IFB Project #75. It seemed to lighten the load when merged with my...

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Spotlight on Sophie de Rakoff

Spotlight on Sophie de Rakoff

London-born Sophie de Rakoff made her mark in New York over 20 years ago, writing for various publications, including Vibe and Vogue. A few years later she headed West, making Los Angeles her home. Sophie found success writing for Paper and working as a fashion...

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Style {at Eponymy}

Style {at Eponymy}

From feasting my eyes on art to chatting with Eponymy's classy owner, I've been on a roll with all-things-eponymous. My original intention was just one post, but clearly I can't help myself... Perusing the shop's frocks...   I walked out of the door and down the...

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