The Art Of The Blog

{Mariska Meijers-I Used To Be Snow White But I Drifted}In 1999, pregnant with my first child and severely nauseous as a result, I quit my Color Theory painting class at the 92nd Street Y in New York, packed up my brushes, paints and easel, (as the smell of these would send me reeling), and never th…
Everything Above Sea Level

While searching for a new warm winter coat, I stumbled across these adorable images on the Moncler website. I love how this fashion line goes from utilitarian ski slope chic right up to runway worthy high fashion. Warmth on every rung of the fashion ladder...what's better than that? …
Jonathan Adler Calendar Giveaway

The gift giving season might be officially over, but I'm still very much in a festive mood! As a way of saying Thank You for stopping by and making The Zhush, part of your day, I'm offering one lucky reader the chance to win not one, but two ways to stay organized in the New Year...with two fabulo…
Monday's Pop of Purple
Craving: Cozy

Greetings from what looks like the North Pole here in New York! Hope you all had a lovely holiday. With negative degree temps whipping around outside, I'm ready to curl up in front of a crackling fire with some good books, a pile of tartan blankets, my entire net flix que and my latest obsession..…
Sunday Style Obsession: Paint The Town Glittery!

{happy birthday}{boom boom pow}{today was a fairytale}{across the universe}Truth be told, our New Years Eve celebrations are very low key. But, that doesn't mean we don't favor a little bit of glitz and glam along with our Champagne and plastic party horns. These nail polishes, a fabulous stocking…
Lyrical Lovelies

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe,Help to make the season bright.Tiny tots with their eyes all aglowwill find it hard to sleep tonight.Lyrics by Mel Torme and Robert WellsImage via: CanadianHouseandHome …
Random Chanel Item
24Dec2010Bath vs. Shower

Only two days until Christmas! A house full of children home on winter break, guests expected tomorrow...this exhausted Mama is in desperate need of some "me" time in order to recharge. These days, my go to fortress of solitude is a long steam filled shower. However, I have many friends that swea…
Everthing Gold Is New Again

Several years ago, one of my very stylish Aunts gifted me some of her vintage "gold ware". At the time, I had never seen anything like it. Now that I find myself perusing the internet for Holiday table setting inspiration, I'm wondering where I've stashed these pieces! I really hope I can find …
Let's Get Pinned!

Jewelry, like everything else in the fashion world is cyclical. With statement bib necklaces and knuckle dusting cocktail rings having run their course for quite some time now, it won't be long before brooches have their moment in the spotlight again. Fortunately, there are amazing examples at eve…