DAVID PATRICK COLUMBIA'S
House• January 15, 2021

Big Old Houses: A Finale, of Sorts

We revisit John Foreman’s history of Eagles’ Nest, the Long Island estate of Willie K. Vanderbilt Jr. Plus a 1932 travelogue, “Over the Seven Seas with Mr. & Mrs. Vanderbilt," documenting their 29,000 mile voyage around the world...

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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Schulenberg’s Page: A visit from Mother

Guest Diary• December 23, 2020.
A visit from Mother and a dozen others in his peripatetic artist’s life in New York... READ MORE

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

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Packing for Travel — Covid Edition

Guest Diary• December 22, 2020.
It’s holiday time and packing for travel be it for the beaches or the ski slopes are the subject at hand with those What To Wear girls, Hilary and Karen... READ MORE
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A New Wave of Art Hits Palm Beach

Palm Beach• December 22, 2020.
A 3rd edition of New Wave Art Wknd in PB covered a lot of territory including Beth DeWoody’s The Bunker Artspace. Christine Schott reports on it all... READ MORE

Monday, December 21, 2020

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Everything big city

Social Diary• December 21, 2020.
A look back to the weekend in photos by JH and by DPC... READ MORE
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Animal Medical Center Honors AMC Healthcare Heroes at Virtual Top Dog Gala

Party Pictures• December 21, 2020.
The Animal Medical Center (AMC) honored AMC Healthcare Heroes at this year’s virtual Top Dog Gala... READ MORE

Friday, December 18, 2020

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Jill Krementz Photo Journal: Sofas, Settees, and A Chaise-Lounge

Guest Diary• December 18, 2020.
As winter sets in, and the snow descends upon us, we will be spending more time inside, Covid-hibernating. Here, for your reclining, or seated, pleasure: a selection of photographs culled from my archives. ... READ MORE

Thursday, December 17, 2020

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An Ode to Mother Nature’s Gift

Social Diary• December 17, 2020.
It’s the snow, all about the snow... READ MORE
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No Holds Barred: Staying lit!

Guest Diary• December 17, 2020.
Well, Blair has been to the doctor because of the health condition, mental and otherwise, that permeates our senses these days, and she follows through. And she provides the laughs even when it’s not funny. Which is funny... READ MORE

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

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‘Tis the Season of Giving (and taking)

Social Diary• December 16, 2020.
The first big snow of the season forecast; we shall see. Restaureants closed inside again; anxiety accompanies anticipation for New Yorkers. And the brighter side, an interesting portrait, once the ART property of Fred Hughes up for sale... READ MORE
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Sea, Sand and Freedom — Our Escape to St. Barths, Part II

Travel• December 16, 2020.
Barbara Hodes escapes New York for the sea, sand, freedom, and shopping (!) of St. Barths, Part II of II..... READ MORE

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

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Sea, Sand and Freedom — Our Escape to St. Barths, Part I

Travel• December 15, 2020.
Barbara Hodes escapes New York for the sea, sand and freedom of St. Barths, Part I of II... READ MORE
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A Refuge to Birdland

Across the Nation• December 15, 2020.
Augustus Mayhew breaks for the marshes and ponds at the 100-acre Green Cay Nature Center in Boynton Beach, FL to take in limpkins, blue herons, white egrets, red-tailed hawks, warblers, and roseate spoonbills, oh my!... READ MORE

Monday, December 14, 2020

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When Santa Claus delivered

Social Diary• December 14, 2020.
A mid-December day with Christmas and the holidays coming up reminds DPC what it did for the kid way back when Santa Claus delivered... READ MORE

Friday, December 11, 2020

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No Holds Barred: Cut! Print it!

Guest Diary• December 11, 2020.
Holed up in keeping her distance, Blair’s been watching the series on TV and focuses on the sets; interiors and exteriors in the neighborhoods around New York, including the actors... READ MORE
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Adam Lewis

House• December 11, 2020.
NYSD House re-visits its interview with interior designer and author, Adam Lewis, who died unexpectedly on November 25th at the age of 83. Adam was an intriguing man who loved to tell stories and converse on just about any subject from his dear friendship with Albert Hadley to divulging his favorite meat loaf recipe. He will be missed... READ MORE

Thursday, December 10, 2020

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The Society Portrait

Social Diary• December 10, 2020.
Sorting through my library I came across a fascinating book that I soon learned I’d written about years ago — The Society Portrait... READ MORE

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

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Evoking a single memory

Social Diary• December 9, 2020.
A look back at New York in NYSD December 2007, aroused memory of a personal introduction to New York of an earlier (1980s) New York... READ MORE

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

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Going to the dogs

Social Diary• December 8, 2020.
A quiet cold and sunny day in New York, a story about some chocolate, courtesy and thanksgiving; plus an estate sale of a collection of Dog portraits down through history, at Emily Eerdmans'... READ MORE
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Pre-Holiday 2020 in Palm Beach

Palm Beach• December 8, 2020.
As the full Holiday Season kicks-off in Palm Beach, the town is certainly looking more festive, but the harsh reality is that it's still Holiday 2020. Christine Schott reports... READ MORE

Monday, December 7, 2020

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Saved by the bell

Social Diary• December 7, 2020.
Dark clouds, dark moods, and saved by the bell by a story that involved Oatsie Charles... READ MORE

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