photos shiraz ansari
Filled with washed up treasures from the Pacific, Andrianna Shamaris is RAZ's favorite getaway to the tropics in NYC. Always worth the visit just to take in the indigenous woods, vivid pillows and artisan's handiwork of island belief and folklore. Just plain gorgeous. 121 Greene Street, Soho andriannashamaris.com
there is nothing in this world that can replace your bed....home sweet home. 
Rum, saffron, bitter orange peel, black cumin, doum plaim, smoked ebony, sugar cane, leather, and red sandalwood, make up this animalistic scent. OMG!
The Moroccan/African is the look, feel and food of Kif, 
I have been loving these woven accessories from Aero, ever since I got back from NYC. Just love the texture and the colorways...perfect if you want that laidback, yet refined style. I prefer the white washed pieces like the breakfast tray above, but the ice bucket with tongs and the small storage boxes with lids are also a nice accent to any space. aerostudios.com
Eric & Janis at Request Models 
if this book doesn't make you $ave up and get to one of these islands than nothing will. travel to bora bora, seychelles, mustique, bali, amorgos, stromboli, or ibiza...any of them will do! see them thru the eyes of the famous that brought them to the world-spielberg, rossellini, bergman, branson, all share their stories and their facination with these tropical havens. love. assouline.com
Newcomer handbag designer Nathan Schorr makes bags for the jet set & city slickers in mind...catch RAZ faves "The Bandit" and "The Shopper" in black patent leather above. With a slim & chic silhouette, one glides in and out of traffic, without that cumbersome handbag hag look...perfect for the day and into the evening as most of us do, the bags feature quality construction and adjustable straps for whatever pose you may assume. nschorr.com
photos shiraz ansari
After a visit to Madeline Weinrib's gorgeous atelier located on the 6th floor of ABC Carpet & Home, get ready to be a fan of pattern and color. Vibrant ikats, Indian organic block prints, brocades, Moroccan embroidery, suzanis and original drawings come to life here. Just the most dazzling array of furniture, rugs, accessories, fabric and those to-die-for pillows! 
Just spotted: Vintage NYC subway signs at Restoration Hardware. Love the graphic quality to these pieces and would be perfect at the end of a hallway or office area. RAZ has his eyes on the Wash Hts sign for obvious reasons...
JUST A GORGEOUS, DEEP SENSUAL FRAGRANCE
