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Happy Easter
It’s a beautiful day here on Nantucket and finally feels like spring might actually be arriving sometime soon – a… Read More
At Home in Madrid with Casa Josephine
A former priests’ dorm from the 18th century might not be everyone’s concept of a dream home, but it was… Read More
At Home with Sara Story in her Gramercy Park Brownstone
When seven months pregnant with her first child and apartment hunting in New York City, designer Sara Story received a… Read More
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With a focus on craftsmanship and fine design, my collection for you and your home is hand selected from artists, artisans and smaller companies around the world
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Tony Sarg: Genius at Play
Never was a tag line more apt. Tony Sarg was a true multi hyphenate whose ebullient creative endeavors knew no… Read More
Buccellati Tahiti Picnic Basket
This past week saw an enthusiastic and monumental turnout for Salone in Milan. While many major exhibits, installations and new… Read More
Rigal Jewelry by Hayley Sarno
Artist Hayley Sarno exudes creativity from every pore with a quiet elegance and charm. Her style is as fresh as… Read More