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Ronald McDonald House Long Island Project Design 2013

Posted on June 13, 2013 by quintessence   •   8 Comments

Last week Newel Gallery hosted a pre-construction celebration of The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island Project Design 2013. In partnership with Kravet and New York Cottages & Gardens, this is a very special sort of showhouse – one that is permanent and directly affects the lives of the many families who make extended stays at the facility while their seriously ill children are receiving medical treatment at area hospitals.…

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Aerin Lauder for Lee Jofa

Posted on June 11, 2013 by quintessence   •   6 Comments

Aerin Lauder has been very busy. In addition to her furniture collection for EJ Victor, she has also completed a fabric collection and select exclusive furniture styles for Lee Jofa. Yesterday evening Veranda hosted the launch for the collection at the Lee Jofa showroom in the D&D Building, where the front room is totally outfitted with products from the AERIN collections.…

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EJ Victor | Home to AERIN, Ralph Lauren and more

Posted on June 10, 2013 by quintessence   •   1 Comment

As some of you may remember EJ Victor kindly sponsored my latest trip to High Point Market. Their big news this spring was the addition of Aerin Lauder‘s beautiful furniture collection to their line. Presented in a fabulous built out apartment-like structure with custom doors, millwork and hardware, I wanted to move right in.…

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A Grand Greek Revival Relives its Former Glory

Posted on June 8, 2013 by quintessence   •   6 Comments

As soon as I read “jubilant restoration of an iconic Greek Revival,” I was hooked. And it only got better when I viewed the interiors of this beautiful project that will appear in the July/August Veranda. The Pillars, a late 19th century architectural grande dame, was from an era when first families came to the spa town of Hot Springs, Virginia for the season.…

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Celerie Kemble for Henredon & Maitland-Smith continued

Posted on June 6, 2013 by quintessence   •   5 Comments

While there was a great assortment of furniture, accessories and lighting in the lines Celerie Kemble designed for Henredon and Maitland-Smith, there was definitely a consistent feel throughout. Inspired by mostly early 20th century designs, her aesthetic is a consistent thread.…

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Celerie Kemble for Henredon

Posted on June 5, 2013 by quintessence   •   4 Comments

In what seems a perennial state of catch up, I can’t believe it’s already June while I still have collections from High Point in April I had wanted to share. One of the biggest hits at market were Celerie Kemble‘s extensive new collections – furniture for Henredon and occasional pieces, accessories and lighting for Maitland Smith.…

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2013 Designer Showhouse of Westchester

Posted on May 30, 2013 by quintessence   •   3 Comments

After our break for the latest Stylish Shopping episode yesterday, we continue with a look at some more rooms at the 2013 Designer Showhouse of Westchester. One of my favorite rooms last year at this event was Carey Karlan’s sophisticated space with gorgeous black Venetian plaster walls.…

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Designer Showhouse of Westchester First Peek

Posted on May 28, 2013 by quintessence   •   6 Comments

From North Carolina to NYC to Westchester, each location has welcomed a designer showhouse this spring. On the heels of my Kips Bay coverage, we’ll take a first look at the third annual Designer Showhouse of Westchester. Benefitting Cerebral of Westchester, this year’s event is hosted in a beautiful 1915 colonial in the heart of the estate section of Scarsdale, NY.…

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Kips Bay Decorator Show House Finale

Posted on May 27, 2013 by quintessence   •   4 Comments

It’s always takes time for me to work my way through sharing a show house, especially one like Kips Bay with so many stellar spaces. But today we will wrap up with a look at a final few rooms. On the top floor, it’s hard to imagine that Barbara Ostrom’s lovely sitting room was once a gym.…

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More From Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by quintessence   •   4 Comments

As I start to continue my coverage of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2013, I am longingly looking at shots of Stephen Mooney‘s charming room for the lady of the house. This quaint space on the fourth floor of the townhouse received the appropriate moniker La Petite Writing Room.…

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