Real-Life Redo - Traditional Home®.
Before she was one of The Real Housewives of New York City, which began airing its second season on Bravo TV in February, Jill Zarin was a mom, wife, sometimes-socialite, and flex-hours associate in husband Bobby’s family business, Zarin Fabric. As a housewife (lowercase “h”), she did her home decorating with a lowercase “d” — that is, for the appreciation of her family and friends, period.
This year, though, little that Jill does escapes the viewing public. For example, the show recently televised the fund-raiser for orphans that Jill hosted at her Hamptons house last summer. So when she decided to redecorate the Upper East Side apartment she shares with Bobby and her 17-year-old daughter, Ally Shapiro, she knew fans would be watching.
“Naturally, I’m a little nervous,” says the otherwise self-confident redhead, shown here with her beloved Chihuahua, Ginger. “People will either love what I’ve done or hate it,” she frets.
Photographs by John Bessler
Text by Candace Ord Manroe
February 26th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Perfect post. Thanks!
October 7th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Yes…you were right! Vera Wang…great eye!
October 6th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Hi Jill you have a whole legion of fans in Australia!!!!
We love you Bobbi and Ali! + Bethanny.
Can you tell me who is the designer of your dress in the magazine article. You look lovely x
July 20th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Jill,
Your apartment makeover was fabulous. The rich wallpaper and fabrics made me wish I had the money to do something similar. One of the things I especially loved was the mirrored “lettered” coffee tables that spelled the word “pop.” I think it added a hint of whimsy to your lavish apartment. I felt it was alot like you, a high class woman with a youthfulness spirit. Can you let me know where your decorator found those tables I would like to add something similar to my home to add the whimsy touch.
May 19th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Contact Zarin at 212-925-6112 and ask fro David Zarin. JIll
May 19th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I loved your hampton house. Was wondering where I could purchase your bed like the one you had in your master suite, in the Hamptons.
Thanks so much,
Beth Cohen
May 9th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
dear jill, i think your wonderful such a personlility and sweet way but the rest of the girls seem to be in love with themselfs…keep up the great show get rid of the dead weight….
May 7th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
LOVE the revamp!!! We’ve (myself and other mid century dealers/designers) have all been wondering if Hollywood Regency and quality glamor are still “in” on the east coast.
Your home reflects how very “in” true taste and good design will always be!
Bravo! It’s stunning!
Wishing you continued success!
Elle Greene
Owner AustinModern
May 6th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Hi Jill,
I think your apartment looks wonderful! I especially like the side silver letter tables. They look wimsical. I am dying to buy one and have looked high and low. In one episode when Kelly was at your house she stated she had them in her daughters rooms. That is exactly what I want them for! Can you please direct me to where I can buy these. All the best!
May 4th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I really enjoyed (and spent way to much time this weekend) watching the RHW of NYC marathon. I really got a charge out of your photoshoot with Traditional Home. My gardenseat was featured on the April cover and I am pleased to be in such esteemed company. TG
May 2nd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Jill…how beautiful your home turned out, very light and airy, and I love the colors. You have amazing city views, and now your home really shows them off. No need to be “nervous”…as long as you and your family are happy with it.
Everytime I see that picture of you holding Ginger, I can still hear you asking the girl about her “PP”…how funny!!
I’m with everyone else…just love you and Bethany! I think it was insulting for Ramona to say Bethany is your charity case or whatever, you can see how much you both really care about each other, and how much you value each others friendship. I think Ramona is just jealous….such a sad person.
This site is great, and we so enjoy you.
P.S…leave your lips ALONE…you are a beautiful lady…INSIDE and OUT!
April 28th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Jill,
You and Bethany are two of my favorites! I think you’re absolutely gorgeous and love love love the apartment makeover! I just would like to know, why you did NOT want Brad’s picture taken for the magazine layout? You gave him props for being the designer, then said no to him having his pic taken with you. I just thought that was a little wrong. Still love you though