Ode to the Exquisite: L. Becker Flowers

If you are in need of escape, L. Becker Flowers on East 83rd St. is just the place. The dappled ‘Swedish Light’ as Mr. Becker appropriately calls it, filters into the narrow space and lights on collected treasures of the exquisite. Glassware and vessels, rare objects and furniture, every direction gives nod to delight. The flowers are […]

Dreaming in Cherry: Ladurée New York

I first fell in love with Ladurée when I was in Paris nine years ago. The famed Parisian macaron patisserie is very rarely without a line wrapping around its exterior. The sweet treats have their pull, but Ladurée’s decor of pistachio greens, cherry blossom pinks and lilac purples tempt all the same. As a follow […]