Luxury Investments Are in the Bag

From Chanel to Hermès, luxury handbags are among the fastest-growing assets for collectors. By Kris Manty Grace Kelly with Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, holding the  style of Hermès handbag that was named after her.  When Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly became pregnant in 1956, she used her Hermès handbag to shield her […]

On the Road — Hillwood Estate & Museum, Washington, D.C. 

We traveled to Washington, D.C., for a visit and spent an afternoon at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. Hillwood was the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887–1973), heir to the Post Cereal Co. empire, businesswoman, socialite and philanthropist. Post bought the house and property in 1955. It sits on the edge of Rock Creek Park, […]