New York Social Diary

A visit to “Tea Over Time” exhibition and events, part of its 125th anniversary celebration honoring generations of women who have shaped the New York Junior League’s legacy. Hosted at the NYJL’s beloved headquarters, The Astor House, this special series offered two sumptuous daytime tea events and an evening reception.

A highlight was Nancy Scully taking questions regarding her memories of the NYJL - guests were also quite excited about her recent feature on !

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A final selection of favorites from the exhibition “Hidden Treasures, 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories”, presented as part of the celebrations marking 250 years of friendship between France and the United States.

📍 , May 26-31

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Highlights from the exhibition “Hidden Treasures, 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories” bringing together more than 65 French luxury Maisons and cultural institutions to unveil never-before-seen American archives.

📍 , May 26-31

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Hello, my name is Naomi Sosnovsky, co-founder of , and for the next few days I will be posting for NYSD highlights from Comité Colbert’s exhibition “Hidden Treasures, 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories” (📍, May 26-31, ).

I’ll also recap The New York Junior League’s “Tea Over Time” exhibition and events (May 29-30, ) celebrating 125 years of women volunteers serving New York City’s communities.

Check out for future updates about the Young Antique Dealers Association, and you can find me at ✨🏺🗽

📸 for Annual Dinner 2026

Walking by a literal head-turner on the Upper East Side. This limestone muse is one of the few surviving relics from Joseph Urban’s legendary Ziegfeld Theatre (1927–1965). While the grand palace at 54th & 6th is long gone, its theatrical spirit is alive and well. Framed by a brownstone stairpost that looks like it was plucked out of an ancient Greek theater, she’s still keeping watch over NYC’s denizens from a neighborhood areaway. Just gotta know where to look sometimes!

And that’s a wrap on NYC Art Week 2026! It’s been a pleasure to share my favorite booths and exhibits for —swipe for some final highlights, including TEFAF, Frieze, and a visit to new showroom in the revamped Steinway Hall. 🎹🏺

“End of the Party,” (1936) by Guy Pène du Bois, from , plus more favorites from the 🇺🇸

Scenes from opening day of 2026, on view through Tuesday, May 19 🏺

Hello, my name is Lansing Moore, co-founder of and for the next few days I will be covering NYC Art Week for NYSD! I’ll be posting highlights from Frieze, TEFAF, the American Art Fair, and more must-sees from the busiest week in New York’s art world. Check out for future updates about the Young Antique Dealers Association, and you can find me at 🎨🏺🗽

From Mahjong tiles and busy bees to literal flights of butterflies, the 44th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon (aka the Hat Lunch) transformed Central Park’s Conservatory Garden into the city’s ultimate millinery runway.

Lee Fryd got inside the heads — and the hats — of the women who keep the park blooming. Tap the link in bio to see who wore what (and who raided whose closet). Here’s a sneak peek …