Jeff Hirsch, Author at New York Social Diary

Remembering John Barman

House• November 21, 2022.

... In paying our respects to our recently departed friend, John Barman, who left us last week... READ MORE

John Barman

House• November 21, 2022.

Sian, Lesley, and JH's first interview of John Barman, published July 1, 2011... READ MORE

Gaetano Pesce

House• March 4, 2022.

We revisit the chat by Sian and Lesley with JH photographing of Italian architect and design pioneer Gaetano Pesce. Wonderful interview... READ MORE

Pierre Durand

House• January 21, 2022.

A look back at our 2011 interview of Pierre Durand in his exquisite 5th Avenue home. Much of his collection is up for auction next week at Christie's ... READ MORE

Sheelin Wilson

House• September 10, 2021.

Re-visiting master gilder Sheelin Wilson who is now selling ALL her furniture "and things" in a Doyle at Home auction coming up next week... READ MORE

Charles King

House• July 2, 2021.

A look back at an interview with Charles King, President and CEO of Housing Works, who lives in a tiny, book-filled guest room within the East 9th St... READ MORE

The Fisher Dollhouse: A Venetian Palazzo in Miniature

House• June 18, 2021.

Sian Ballen interviews Joanna Fisher whose dollhouse, a replica of a Venetian Palazzo, is now on display at the Museum of Arts and Design. ... READ MORE

Christopher Cerf

House• May 21, 2021.

We re-visit Sian, Lesley and JH’s interview with author, composer, lyricist, record and Tv producer Christopher Cerf, a man of remarkable accomplish... READ MORE

Sheila Bridges

House• May 7, 2021.

We revisit a 2007 interview with interior designer Sheila Bridges in her spacious, airy and elegant apartment in Harlem... READ MORE

Carol Prisant

House• April 16, 2021.

Revisiting our 2010 interview with the New York editor of The World of Interiors, Carol Prisant, who passed away last week at the age of 82... READ MORE

Niall Smith

House• April 9, 2021.

Sian, Lesley and Jeff re-visit their interview with Niall Smith, a New York antiques dealer (of Irish upbringing) whose interest for his clientele is ... READ MORE

John Robshaw

House• March 26, 2021.

Re-visiting Sian, Lesley and JH's interview with textile designer and man about India, John Robshaw. A fascinating interview... READ MORE

Adam Kushner

House• February 25, 2021.

Revisiting a 2007 interview with architect Adam Kushner. A fascinating home in the Village created by an impassioned man... READ MORE

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