(As published in the NY Times – 11/12/23) Although everyday life has become increasingly unaffordable for almost everyone, a new class of private, members-only and concierge services is emerging. It’s a great time to be rich in New York City. Everyday life is...
It’s here! Daylight Savings has arrived, which means we are a hop, skip and jump to the holidays. Time to deal with the annual puzzle of seasonal staff scheduling, It’s a given that many people in private service will likely be called upon to work during certain...
As a blaze of autumn colors transforms Southampton, my thoughts turn to trees. Their grace, their resilience, their magic. But what strikes me most deeply is their interconnectedness. Did you know that what we see aboveground is matched and often exceeded...
Every year in Southampton we would sense it coming…we felt a shift in the energy…and we woke up to Tumbleweed Tuesday. The day after Labor Day marked the traditional end of the summer season. A mass exodus of “Summer People” would have funneled...
Galas, Galas, Everywhere! It’s the Hamptons. It’s mid-season. That’s a lotta galas! By midsummer, we’ve all been inundated with pictures of glamorous venues and stylish revelers. But look closely and you’ll realize that collectively these events generate millions...