So so so excited for the ginormous spring fashion books to arrive on the newsstands. Though these are the ones that are really heavy and awkward and hard to carry, I love-love-love them. I read them methodically. First, I skim every page. Even if I want to read an article, I don’t. I keep going. Only… Continue reading Spring Fashion Magazines
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Savoir Faire: The Making of a Chanel Couture Gown
The fabulous fashion of the Academy Awards has motivated me to share this amazing video illustrating the making of a Chanel Couture gown. Couture literally refers to the design and production of custom made garments. Though I’ve never owned a piece of couture, a couple of years ago I had the outrageously magnificent opportunity to… Continue reading Savoir Faire: The Making of a Chanel Couture Gown
Oscar Fashion Drool
Though the Oscars is a really fun show (no matter how well the host hosts!), my favorite part is the Red Carpet Arrivals. I know that I’m in good company, though I don’t know how many people actually admit it. Do you? Speaking of the show, how fabulous was Charlize Theron’s opening dance? Oh! And… Continue reading Oscar Fashion Drool
Welcome to Santa Barbara
This month, I am incredibly honored to be included in Santa Barbara Magazine‘s Best of 2013 issue. Santa Barbara Magazine has always been one of my absolute favorite periodicals, so having the opportunity to be a part of it and share some of my favorite things to do in my favorite town is a major Silver… Continue reading Welcome to Santa Barbara
The Lovely Lee Radziwill
One of my favorite periodicals is T Magazine. Under the new leadership of Deborah Needleman (formerly of the WSJ) she has Lee Radziwill, photographed in her Paris apartment by Francois Halard, on her debut cover. Here is a sneak peak of some of the lovely images. For a little more eye candy and Silver Linings, a fabulous… Continue reading The Lovely Lee Radziwill
Bookworm: Capturing Camelot
My affinity for the Kennedy’s grew leaps and bounds when I met my husband. Why? Because the BOTY (at the time, Boyfriend Of The Year) had an incredible Mom! My future mother-in-law could talk for hours about the Kennedy’s. I always loved finding a new book to share (and discuss!) with her. Sadly, she died… Continue reading Bookworm: Capturing Camelot
A Conversation with superChic
I love finding special things and places and sharing them with friends. One perfect example is a new shop in Santa Barbara called superChic. I happen to be super excited about it…& will definitely be doing some Christmas shopping there (Silver Lining)! Co-owners Brian Callahan and Terry Calhoun sat down with The Silver Pen to… Continue reading A Conversation with superChic
Vogue's APT with LSD: Lily Maddock's Southampton Home
Today is another rainy day in Santa Barbara, which happens to be a Silver Lining in my life. When it is sunny here (as it is 350 days a year), the outdoors beckon in an irresistible way. I happen to love these grey and rainy days because it is an excuse to stay indoors and play catch… Continue reading Vogue's APT with LSD: Lily Maddock's Southampton Home
Style: The Herrera Life
Carolina Herrera is one of my favorite designers. Not only am I crazy about her designs, but I love the fact that she keeps much of her manufacturing in the United States (Silver Lining). To top off my affinity, last spring, I had the great and fortunate opportunity to meet both Mrs. Herrera and one… Continue reading Style: The Herrera Life
Terrific Tufting
Tufting is one of my favorite furniture designs. The look is achieved when upholsterers thread through layers of fabric or leather, often in a pattern, and secure the ends of the thread with a knot or button. If I could tuft every piece of furniture in our home, I probably (definitely!) would! There is something… Continue reading Terrific Tufting