Author Archives: Stacey Bewkes

A Kindel Furniture Update with Eric Cohler

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Since 1901 Kindel Furniture has been hand making fine American furniture in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether their own designs or those from Dorothy Draper, the Winterthur Museum or architect Robert A.M. Stern, their bench made pieces reflect over a century of experience and commitment to quality craftsmanship.…
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Flatiron Design Collective

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Over the past few years, several additions to the lower Fifth Avenue area have made the neighborhood a go-to source for design. One of the more recent introductions is the Flatiron Design Collective, which I was delighted to visit last month.…
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Ottoman Chic

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Clearly a trip to Turkey should be on my docket. Having tempted you in the fall with the beautiful Cornucopia and more recently with the jewels of Sevan Biçakçi and the European interpretation of the near east in turquerie, we will round out the week with Serdar Gülgün’s opulent book Ottoman Chic. …
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A New Look for Gil Schafer

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
For so many of us in the world of design, any new project emanating from the office of architect Gil Schafer elicits a sense of excitement. His classic American style is the perfect bridge between past and present – rooted in history, with a timeless sense of scale and proportion, yet effortlessly translated for comfortable modern living.…
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Exotic Chic

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
There is so much theses days, in fashion and in our homes, reflecting a love for exotic chic. Even long before these far off places were easily accessible, westerners have been adopting styles as they envisioned life in these cultures. In Turquerie, a book from last year that I have been meaning to share, author Haydn Williams thoroughly explores this fascinating area of fine and decorative art that still influences us today.…
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Stylish Entertaining at the NYBG Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
The tables at the Veranda NYBG Orchid Dinner were amazing in their diversity and creativity. Some designers focused on the splendor of the floral centerpieces while others chose to exhibit their talents for stylish entertaining. Veranda contributing editor Danielle Rollins has long had a passion for the latter as seen in her pieces for the magazine and her book Soirée.…
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New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner 2015

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Tuesday night at the Mandarin Oriental in New York marked the New York Botanical Garden‘s Orchid Dinner 2015. One of my favorite annual events, organized by media sponsor Veranda Magazine, it is always a treat to see the creative designer tables fashioned with unusual orchid centerpieces. …
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Sneak Peek at a World of Color in House Beautiful

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
With the current state of white out this winter, I am delighted to share a sneak peek at a fresh project full of color in House Beautiful. Lindsey Coral Harper is a young designer who knows how to put an updated spin on tradition.…
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The Exquisite World of Sevan Biçakçi

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Earlier this week, at the Sotheby’s Important Jewels preview, I dropped my business card in a bowl for a chance to win a group of fabulous books. What an unexpected surprise when I received an email informing me I had won.…
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Springing into Color at NY Now 2015

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
With the wild winter weather this week, it was encouraging to get a glimpse of spring at this edition of NY Now 2015. While we looked at the influence of black, white and gold, color was clearly on everyone’s mind. Oscar de la Renta‘s small booth was like a big breath of fresh air.…
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