Category Archives: Concierge of Chic

Concierge of Chic: Gioia Diliberto

I heard of Gioia through my aunt who attended a seminar about her latest book and exclaimed to me, “You have to interview this woman, she’s fascinating!” She was more than right: Gioia is the author of five books, three non-fiction … Continue reading

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Concierge of Chic: Caitlin Burke: Hearst Editor

Caitlin Burke is an editor for Hearst Magazines International, hails as the only Wheel of Fortune contestant to solve a seven word puzzle with just one letter, and in her spare time is the author of the blog Dream and … Continue reading

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Concierge of Chic: Sally Taylor, artist

SALLY TAYLOR was my college roommate. The beginnings of her portfolio as a professional artist casually decorated our apartment walls. Sally went on to become an established artist and gallery owner, with devoted followers and collectors who cannot get enough … Continue reading

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Concierge of Chic: Carolina Irving

Carolina Irving is the designer (in partnership with Lisa Fine who I interviewed last month) behind Irving & Fine, a clothing line full of fantastic tunics, blouses, and coats with prints and embroidery. Carolina has an introspective and thoughtful approach … Continue reading

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Concierge of Chic: An interview with Lisa Fine

I have known Lisa Fine all my life – she and my mother went to boarding school together, and to me she has always been my mother’s very fabulous friend who travels the world, writes, decorates, and designs. But it … Continue reading

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Concierge of Chic: Interview with Kirby Woodson Legate

Concierge of Chic An interview with Kirby Woodson Legate A mutual friend put me in contact with Kirby when I moved up to New York. Kirby is the founder of Petite Alma, a multi-faceted design studio, with a stationery line … Continue reading

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Concierge of Chic: interview w/ designer Patti Flowers

I have known Patti Flowers my entire life. My grandfather and her father fished together every week and as a little girl I would go to her studio and watch her design beautiful dresses. Years later when I got married … Continue reading

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Concierge of Chic: Interview w/author Deborah Davis

I met Deborah at a book signing in Newport, RI. Little did I know at the time that this spunky red-head was actually a veteran film executive and an accomplished author. If you are looking for good summer reading, I … Continue reading

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