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Washington Social Diary
The Italian ambassador, Claudio Bisogniero, has reason to raise a glass – the dinner parties he hosts with his wife, Laura, are stand outs.THOUGHTS ON 2013 AND THE GALA LIFEby Carol Joynt In the realm...
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The Rauschenberg Residency on Captiva
Weeks Cottage at The Rauschenberg Residency on Captiva. L. to r: Oliver Bell, Mauro Cerqueira, Dawn DeDeaux, Sean Foley, and Andrew Rodes. Although each artist has their own living and work space, they...
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Washington Social Diary
Jill Biden, with her own fashion flair, standing out in the crowd at a dinner at Villa Firenze.THE MOST MEMORABLE PARTIES OF THE YEAR, PT 1 (WINTER AND SPRING)by Carol Joynt What makes a great party?...
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Washington Social Diary
A scene at the National Geographic Society's 125th Anniversary gala, which took place in June.THE MOST MEMORABLE PARTIES OF THE YEAR, PART 2by Carol Joynt Rounding up the most memorable parties and...
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Washington Social Diary
More than 350 patrons attended the preview party of the Washington Winter Show.SOCIAL LIFE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONSby Carol Joynt New Year’s resolutions, like the missives in fortune cookies and the...
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Washington Social Diary
Santa Claustian Michel Richard, with the beard, and his kitchen staff at Citronelle in Georgetown.MICHEL RICHARD, AND SCHADENFREUDE WITH A TWISTby Carol JoyntIt is a holiday in Washington, and...
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Washington Social Diary
Temperatures will be hovering in the teens tomorrow night when President Obama travels this route, Pennsylvania Avenue, to the Capitol for his State of the Union address.THE STATE OF THE UNION, THE...
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Charleston Social Diary
NB's Ollie and Spicey ready for the big snow day.Yes, It's Even Cold in Charleston, SC By Ned Brown The Polar Vortex has dipped into the Palmetto State. Our typical winter spell from January to...
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Washington Social Diary
The whole kitchen crew, plus hosts Sarah and Bob Nixon, at a dinner to benefit Martha’s Table and DC Central Kitchen. In the photo in no particular order: Lee Derosiers, Chris Swensen, Bob Nixon, Spike...
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Palm Beach Social Diary
The Breakers, Mediterranean Ballroom. Cocktail hour at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society Dinner Dance. Chairman James D. Berwind, the event's first male chairman, welcomed more than 375...
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Washington Social Diary
The Washington Coliseum, 50 years after the Beatles performed their first U.S. concert. The stage was where the camera is, in the middle of the arena.SOME WINTER WARMTH, AND A BEATLES ENCOUNTERby Carol...
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Washington Social Diary
Who likes the snow? This snow bunny likes the snow.The Wintry Mix Of Loveby Carol Joynt The seemingly endless winter is making all of us urban east coasters just a little bit bonkers. Cabin fever is...
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Palm Beach/Miami Social Diary
Television personality Katie Couric and country music sensation Zac Brown, joined by actor Michael Keaton and Jimmy Buffett, headlined the 9th annual ForEverglades Benefit at The Breakers where a...
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Washington Social Diary
They danced on the Titantic, Â too, but maybe with the Corcoran the ball will go on.SOMEWHERE, ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE IS SMILINGby Carol Joynt Word of the death spread through Washington with the urgency...
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Washington Social Diary
The Georgetown Waterfront Park over the weekend, before the snow. It may be the Potomac, but Fiola Mare conveys a vibe of Positano. What’s New & Cool Now: La Piquette, Pinstripes and Fiola Mareby...
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San Francisco Social Diary
During the America’s Cup final, thousands of spectators swarmed the San Francisco Bay, some crowded at onshore vantage points, eager for a clear look (and maybe a photo!) of the action.by Jeanne...
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TEFAF Opens!
From my view, the hundreds waiting for the noon opening far exceeded last year's interest.TEFAF opens as art market soarsBy Augustus Mayhew Whether the spectacular early spring, considering last year's...
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Washington Social Diary
The St. Coletta fundraiser was an intimate and heartwarming occasion.SETTING ASIDE MALAYSIA AIRLINES FOR SOME HOMETOWN GOOD: ST. COLETTA by Carol Joynt It’s impossible for me not to be obsessed with...
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TEFAF, Part II
Markt Square, Maastricht. Â Every day in Maastricht has been more beautiful than the day before.Reported sales mark TEFAF openingBy Augustus Mayhew While there wasn't yesterday's crush, TEFAF opened its...
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TEFAF + Nouveau Amsterdam + Rotterdam Modern
Rotterdam's skyline — devastated after the German bombing blitz in 1940 when more than a square mile of the city was leveled — now features a formidable collection of high-rise buildings, including the...
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