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Author Archives: quintessence
1st Peek | Thom Filicia Does Greenwich in ELLE DECOR
The June ELLE DECOR is all about getting inspired. And as Memorial Day approaches, it becomes for many, focussed on the ease of summer living and weekend retreats. So I am delighted to share with you a sneak peek at a weekend house here in Connecticut, where designer Thom Filicia helped a young family create their escape from city living.…
Posted in design, furniture, interior design
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Kips Bay Show House First Look
During the flurry of spring design events, Kips Bay is always on everyone’s list. This year, the anticipated show was back in an upper east side townhouse venue. Built in 1899, the Sharp Townhouse on East 64th Street is a five story almost 7,000 square foot residence with a handsome limestone facade.…
Posted in architecture, art, design, furniture, interior design
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Junior League Show House at Adamsleigh Continued
Today we move upstairs at the Junior League Show House in Greensboro that I visited when at High Point. It was a treat to have so many different bedrooms and baths to see in this large house. At the top of the stairs was designer Megan Winters‘ bold and graphic guest room for Thomas & Gray.…
Posted in art, design, furniture, interior design, travel
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Junior League Show House at Adamsleigh
Having a show house during High Point was a wonderful way to both highlight local and national talent and provide inspiring decorating ideas that got everyone’s cogwheels turning while shopping the market. Kudos to the Junior League of Greensboro and Traditional Home for assembling such a great group of designers who all contributed innovative and stylish solutions.…
Posted in architecture, art, design, interior design, travel
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La Cienega Design Quarter Legends 2013
It’s hard to beat the La Cienega Design Quarter in Los Angeles for its charming casually chic home shopping venue. And Legends, the annual three day design event centered on the district, has become a must-visit destination for all design aficionados.…
Posted in design, furniture, interior design
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1st Annual Garden Show at the Antique & Artisan Center
While I am currently in LA for Legends, I’m so glad I’ll be making it back in time for a full schedule of wonderful design events in Connecticut this weekend. High on my list is the 1st Annual Garden Show at the Antique & Artisan Center in Stamford.…
Posted in design, furniture, garden, interior design
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The Junior League Show House at Adamsleigh
There have been so many notable design events of late that it has been challenging to both attend and share in a timely fashion. The Show House at Adamsleigh is one. Coordinated to open during High Point Market, this historic home featured a bevy of both local and national talent presented by the Junior League of Greensboro and national media sponsor Traditional Home.…
Posted in architecture, history, interior design
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Daniel Boulud & Richard David Story | Conversations on Luxury
Please allow me to set the stage. For gastronomes in the know, Daniel Boulud certainly needs no introduction. With fourteen restaurants around the world, the acclaimed chef/restaurateur has changed the face of luxury dining. From New York and Miami to Singapore and Beijing, Boulud has created a brand of consistent quality and style.…
Posted in Behind The Q, food and drink, travel
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AADLA Spring Show NYC
This year marks the third edition of the AADLA Spring Show NYC at the Park Avenue Armory. Wednesday evening I attended the festive opening night preview, sponsored by 1stDibs. With ticket proceeds from the evening benefiting the ASPCA, there were some charming visitors welcoming guests, ready to go home with interested bidders.…
Posted in art, auctions, design, furniture, interior design
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Miles Redd
Miles Redd needs no introduction among design cognoscenti. This expert mix master represents modern glamour at its best. Combining such seemingly disparate elements as flea market finds with the finest pedigreed antiques, Miles knows how to make spaces sing with an exuberant joie de vivre.…
Posted in art, design, furniture, interior design, Stylish Shopping
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