February 2025 City Notes

CITY NOTES

CURATED BY PATRICIA GREENE ISEN

February 2025
Valentine's Day

Welcome to 2025!

I took off January..... I feel as though everyone needs a rest. I hope you were able to recharge over the holidays. January is for taking a breath (BVOY) and reengaging mindfully.

February Citynotes is one of my favorite issues to write about. I try to focus on Valentines Day. What better a gift to receive for Valentines Day than earrings! For those of you who know me well.... you know I'm always on the hunt for fabulous earrings. The more unique and oversized...the better :)

I ADORE jewelry.

This month I am focusing on three of my favorite ateliers........

De Vera an all time favorite for over 20 years! Some of my favorite pieces are from him! He has exquisite taste! He also now has a little outpost at The Row on 70th Street.To enter his store is a true joy of presentation, edit and objectifying!

Mary MacGill is fantastic. One summer about six years ago we were visiting our dearest friends in Newport and we took their boat to Block Island for lunch. We were exploring the town and we happened upon this chic hamlet called Mary MacGill. I didn't know anything about the brand. Since then I have probably bought over 15 gifts for graduation, birthdays and holidays from their store. They have another store in upstate which my friend Shauna says is great. I love her aesthetic. She carries art, clothing and jewelry.

And lastly,Ted Muehling. Some of my favorite pieces of jewelry , Robert bought me from Ted Muehling over 28 years ago. He has always sold to Bergdorfs and extremely tasteful niche stores. I actually hadn't been in a while. He moved some time ago to a glorious spot in Tribeca.... but truth be told I never journeyed to the new spot.I was always strongly influenced by his home products from my Anthropologie days. His home partnerships with Lobmeyr, Nyphenburg & E.R Butler were always a dream to behold! My Swedish friend Christel took me in to the store in December and I was reminded how I would simply like to live there! In the shop! In the back in the atelier! Even if you dont buy something...go experience the space! Insanely fantastic!

In addition , I added two other categories this month.

Romantic Couple Spa Experiences and Dry January as it continues!

I thought it would be fun to get your honey, loved one or family member a spa experience at any of the outrageous spas I've included.

I also am noticing the fact that fewer people are drinking around me and the trend for " dry January" is actually a way of life and how that life style is trending. Past a non alcoholic beer.....I have included non alcoholic spirits. There are some great websites and awesome choices!

Enjoy the month!

Please be safe!

Much Love to you & your families,

xoxoxoxox

Patty

JEWELRY

Floral Headpiece and Boutonnière

DE VERA
How Romantic !

Silver Floral Headpiece with Matching Boutonnière Set. c. 1900.

9.5” w / boutonnière 3” w

Pen Shell Pearl Earrings

DE VERA
Pen Shell Pearl Earrings

Rare Natural Pen Shell Pearls with White Pearl Center and 18k Gold.

1.875” long,

Pen pearls are organic gems that develop within the bivalve mollusk Pinnidae, often found off the Gulf Coast of Florida. Commonly known as a Pen Shell, it was named for its shape with one broad end finishing in a pointed tip similar to a quill pen. Each uniquely formed pearl within retains a range of lustrous black and brown tones reminiscent of its host. Because most are non-nacreous, their developing structure sometimes causes crazing and cracking. These salt water pearls are a rare natural occurrence and never cultured.

Applique Wood Rings

DE VERA
De Vera Wooden Rings

Antique Enamel Flower with Diamonds and Pearl Floral Ornaments on Carved Wood Rings.

Size 9.5 (cannot be sized)

Large Raw Emerald Ring

DE VERA

Large Raw Emerald in 14k Gold.

Organic Raw Emerald Ring

ROMANTIC SPA

CHELSEA HOTEL SPA

222 West Twenty-Third St.

Penthouse
Chelsea Spa

Perched on the penthouse level, the Spa at Hotel Chelsea is a light-filled oasis with a private terrace garden. A refuge from the bustle of the city, the Spa features stunning hydrotherapy amenities including a traditional Swedish sauna, aromatic steam rooms, rain showers and a fireplace lounge. Both hotel and local guests alike are invited to explore and indulge.

AMAN SPA

The Crown Building

730 Fifth Avenue
Aman Spa

In the heart of Manhattan, Aman Spa New York reaches unchartered heights in the city with over 2,300 square metres (25,000 square feet) dedicated to wellbeing. Bringing to life the fullest expression of Aman's health and wellness concept, it offers unmatched facilities including two luxurious private Spa Houses, along with transformative experiences and cutting-edge wellness and performance science for enhanced wellbeing beyond its physical boundaries.

SPENCER SPA

550 Broadway
4th Floor
Spencers Spa

?????At Spencer's we don't want you to feel as you would in any other 'spa'. Designed in partnership with Charlotte Taylor Studios and EBBA Architects London, our space is an arena for design and aesthetic. With Japanese Ryokan and Italian resort influences, we have created a sanctuary filled with textures, shapes and sensations all intended to soothe our customers with heightened sensations of relaxation and comfort. Our space should feel like an extension of your favorite room, in your favorite place. We welcome you to take respite here, feel inspired, rejuvenated and restored.

SHIBUI SPA

Greenwich Hotel
377 Greenwich Street
Shibui Spa in the Greenwich Hotel

??????Our philosophy is one of balance—balance between the traditional and the modern and between nature and city. To enter Shibui is to be embraced by wood, water, and stone—much of it with a storied past—and our treatments are rooted in the same simplicity and reverence for nature. The products we use are plant-based and, whenever possible, organic. Our practitioners, who are experts in ancient as well as contemporary healing techniques, approach their craft as art—with devotion, dedication, and compassion.

DRY JANUARY CONTINUES

WHISKEY KENTUCKY 74

Non Alcoholic Bourbon

Distilled Non-Alcoholic Bourbon

Our Kentucky 74 is a beautifully distilled non-alcoholic spirit for bourbon cocktails. Kentucky 74 is crafted using our proprietary reverse distillation process. Kentucky 74 was named Best Non-Alcoholic Spirit and won a gold medal in the second annual L.A. Spirits Awards.

Flavor Profile

Kentucky 74 delivers a high-quality, smooth finish, underpinned by familiar notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak.

Perfect Pairings

Delicious enough to sip on its own, or use Kentucky 74 in a classic Whiskey Sour or Old Fashioned. Pick your potency: go HALFSIES™ by pairing one-to-one with your favorite bourbon whiskey to cut down on ABV and calories, or, go completely Spiritless by replacing the alcohol entirely.

CUT ABOVE MEZCAL

ZERO PROOF CUT ABOVE MEZCAL

???To create this award winning mezcal inspired zero proof spirit, we used a range of natural flavors including: Persian lime, hops, Cubeba and chipotle pepper extracts, Guaiac and oak, and then added a touch of smoke. Zero Proof Mezcal 750mL.

MONDAY ZERO PROOF GIN

MONDAY NON ALCOHOLIC GIN

A bold non-alcoholic spirit made to mimic a classic London Dry gin. Juniper backed by bitter lemon, grapefruit, and coriander. A bit of heat at the finish. Made in small craft batches.

Best enjoyed as a true gin replacement in non-alcoholic Gin & Tonic's, Gimlets, and Martinis.

PARCH AGAVE COCKTAIL

AGAVE COCKTAIL -NON ALCOHOLIC MARGARITA

SPICED PIÑARITA

A boldly smoky and spicy combination of Lush Golden Pineapple and Organic Blue Weber Agave, smoky Cayenne, juicy Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit, spicy Mole Bitters, Cocoa Extract and Desert Botanicals.

MORE JEWELRY
(I LOVE JEWELRY!!!!)

Turquoise Mobile Earrings

Mary MacGill
Calder Inspired Earrings

In the spirit of Alexander Calder, three Turquoise disks suspended from a gold-filled, hammered earrings. See photo on model for sense of scale. All stones are unique. Size Guide.

This piece is handmade in the Hudson Valley and Block Island, RI without the use of heat or chemicals. Our pieces are delicate by design and should be handled with care for longevity.

Wave Hoops

Mary MacGill
Wave Hoops

Crafted from hammered gold-filled wire, wire sculpted, knotted and hammered to form hoop earrings. Hoops measure approximately 1.5". Sold as a pair. See photo on model for sense of scale. Plastic backs are included and encouraged.

This piece is handmade in the Hudson Valley and Block Island, RI without the use of heat or chemicals. All Mary MacGill jewelry is crafted with inherently unique stones and pearls, and thin gold wire. Our pieces are delicate by design and should be handled with care for longevity.

14K Hawthorne Tourmaline Drop Earrings

Mary MacGill
Tourmaline Drop Earrings

These earrings are crafted with inherently unique stones and thin gold wire -- they are delicate by design and should be handled with care. Please note that each stone is unique and may differ slightly from that pictured.

Pink Opal Bug Clusters

Ted Muehling
Pink Opal Bug Clusters

Pink Opal on 18k yellow gold measure 3/4” x 1/2”. When hanging, the earrings measure approximately 1 1/4″ from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the earring.

Earring wires are made of 14k Yellow Gold.

Sapphire and Keshi Pussywillows
Ted Muehling
Sapphire Drop Earrings

One of a kind.

Blue Sapphire and Keshi Pussywillows measure approximately 1 1/2” x 1/3”. When hanging, the earrings measure approximately 2” from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the earrings.

Ear wires are made of 14k Yellow Gold.

Chrysoprase Chips

Ted Muehling
Chrysoprase Chips

Chrysoprase Chips measure 7/8" x 1/2". When hanging, the earrings measure approximately 1 1/4" from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the earring.

Please note, the color of the stone may vary.

Ear wires are made of 14k Yellow Gold.

Moonstone Drops

Ted Muehling
Moonstone Earrings

One of a kind, hand cut.

Moonstone Drops with 22k tops measure approximately 2” x 3/4”. When hanging, the earrings measure approximately 2 3/4” from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the earring.

Ear wires are made of 14k Yellow Gold.

ROMANTIC INTERIORS

Chrysanthemum Candlestick

Ted Muehling
The Chicest Candle Vessel

Chrysanthemum Candlesticks in Sterling Silver and Oxidized Bronze measure 3” tall x 7” wide.

Seaweed Salt Spoons

Ted Muehling
Heavenly Seaweed Salt Spoons!

Silver with Oxidized Silver Handle.

Available in Simple (top) and Perforated (bottom).

Simple Seaweed Salt Spoons measure 5 x 3/4”. Perforated Seaweed Salt Spoons measure 5 1/2” x 3/4”.

Also available in Medium and Large.

Egg Bells

Ted Muehling
Divine Egg Bells

Comes with cotton Mokuba ribbon.

Available in 24k Yellow Gold Plated, Oxidized Bronze, and Sterling Silver.

Available in Small, Medium, and Large.

Small Egg Bells measure 1 1/2” x 1 3/4”.

Medium Egg Bells measure 1 3/4” x 1 3/4”.

Large Egg Bells measure 3” x 2”.

In photo, L-R: Medium Green Patina, Small Silver, Large Oxidized Bronze, Medium Gold Plated, Medium Silver, Large Silver, and Small Oxidized Bronze.

Funnel Light Collection.....more than lighting

Natalie Page Ceramicist
Natalie Page Studio

Artist and ceramicist Natalie Page is the creative mind and Principal Designer behind NPage Studio. Natalie started her artistic journey in university, where an introductory ceramics class sparked a life-long passion for the medium that continues to inform her design process today.

Functioning as an artist's studio, her works for NPage Studio range from hand built forms for her line to cast work for other projects. The variety of methods make the studio vital and adaptable. Natalie’s process for design is driven by curiosity and the excitement of creation and "playing" in the studio. Moving things around, noticing shapes and the way they interact, pulling pieces from the adjacent wood shop and collaging them together to envision new forms is an essential part of the process. The subtle hand markings embedded on the surface, a bit of the making of the thing is the historical reference to play that remains in the work.
This serves as a recognition of the hand made process and creates a personal connection between artist and the client.

Natalie is also the Creative Director and Co-owner of Lostine where she and her husband Robert Ogden of RTO Lighting come together to run the company that designs and manufacturers its own lighting and homewares collections housed in the same building in Philadelphia. In all of her creative endeavors Natalie applies an instinctual approach to design creating objects that balance beauty and utility.

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