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Holiday Harmony: From a Smith-Corona to Center Stage
Party Pictures• December 19, 2025.A tender and poignant Xmas morning memory segues into the abundance of New York events this time of year, from the Nutcracker Family Benefit, to ReThinkNYC’s bold reimagining of Penn Station, and finally to a holiday reception supporting the vital mission of The New York Women’s Foundation...
The Gift of “Friendship”
Social Diary• December 18, 2025.A look into the archives reveals a fascinating, previously unpublished biographical piece. Sent to us years ago, this mysterious account offers an intimate, firsthand look at the final years of Cole Porter — from festive lunches at "21" to a quiet final goodbye...
Old Westbury Gardens Sparkles for a Night in Honor of Bunny Williams
Party Pictures• December 17, 2025.Design-world tastemakers gathered at Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens for a candlelit gala honoring the incomparable Bunny Williams. From the layered tablescapes to the historic holiday décor, it was a night devoted to beauty, preservation, and festive cheer...
A Little Cheer, A Little Clamor
Party Pictures• December 14, 2025.The most festive event of the season returned when Anne Hearst McInerney, Jay McInerney, and George Farias hosted their annual Christmas Cheer Cocktail Party at Doubles Club, featuring shimmering decor, a fashionable crowd, and the story of who landed on the Naughty List!...
New York’s Holiday Buzz and the Lives That Make It
Social Diary• December 11, 2025.A day of fascinating contrasts, featuring a "Come for Drinks Just Because..." party, a proud grandma, the multi-faceted career of Vincent Minuto, a deep-dive conversation with Rachel Posner, and the holiday spirit that filled Madison Avenue during the 39th Annual Miracle on Madison Avenue...

