When philanthropist and style maven Nancy "Princess" Pyne of Somerset County invited me to a word-of-mouth sale at a Far Hills estate, I made a point to be among the first shoppers in the door.
I was hoping that locals John Dransfield and Geoffrey Ross would be there with a grand display of Dransfield & Ross bed linens plus other accessories and, of course, they were. If you don’t know D&R, you should check out their site or get acquainted with their merchandise sold through Neiman Marcus and Horchow. These guys do embellished pillows better than anyone. (You can also decorate with D&R’s fabric line, available at Calico Corners.)
After Princess and I squeezed our share of pillows, she walked me over to Janet Mavec’s space. Janet used to own the J. Mavec & Company jewelry shop in Manhattan, then began designing her own "orchard" collection of earrings, bracelets and necklaces in designs like bluebell, acorn and green bean. If you’re not familiar with Janet’s talents, you must visit her site.
Next, my pal Terry Robinson, who can never pass up a top-notch shopping event, and I discovered Good Shot Design. The owner of the hosting estate, Lyndall Bailye, is the founder of this remarkably elegant collection of water-resistant tweed sporting wear. Lyndall initially launched the business specifically for women who shoot birds and clays, but today Good Shot Design produces a complete collection of bespoke products that appeal to anyone who appreciates smart outdoor style. Terry and Lyndall looked so sharp in their tweed jackets that I had to include an image here.
What a treat it was to drive just minutes to shop such a fine selection of world-class soft goods, jewelry and clothing. Now that the holidays are behind us, relax over a hot cup of tea as you browse these web sites and get to know some of my favorite New Jersey entrepreneurs.