Posts Tagged: antiques

1st Annual Garden Show at the Antique & Artisan Center

Posted on May 8, 2013 by quintessence   •   6 Comments

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.…

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AADLA Spring Show NYC

Posted on May 3, 2013 by quintessence   •   2 Comments

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.…

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Join Me on Tuesday at the D&D Building

Posted on April 27, 2013 by quintessence   •   2 Comments

I realized that, while I made an announcement on Facebook, I never informed you readers who aren’t on social media. Next Tuesday, I am honored to be moderating a terrific panel for one of Architectural Digest’s Design Files lectures at the D&D Building.…

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Stylish Shopping Bonus at Gerald Bland

Posted on March 27, 2013 by quintessence   •   2 Comments

As with our last Stylish Shopping episode with Alexa Hampton, our cup runneth over with sage advice and creative ideas from Alex Papachristidis. So Susanna Salk and I are delighted to present a bonus mini segment as the dapper designer indulges in a little fantasy shopping at the über chic Gerald Bland shop on Madison Avenue.…

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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Alex Papachristidis

Posted on March 18, 2013 by quintessence   •   11 Comments

To quote my video partner in crime, Susanna Salk, Alex Papachristidis is just yummy. And it’s so true! His enthusiasm and love for his craft is incredibly infectious and makes you envy his lucky clients who are the beneficiaries of his passionate dedication.…

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Timothy Corrigan on Antiques and Interiors Part 2

Posted on March 12, 2013 by quintessence   •   14 Comments

Today we continue our conversation with Timothy Corrigan on antiques and interiors. I am a fan of his great use of decorative antique pieces. They bring such a nuanced layering to his spaces and I wondered whether he shops for specific spaces or just buys what he loves, keeping a collection to cull from for future projects.…

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Timothy Corrigan | Designing and Living with Antiques

Posted on March 11, 2013 by quintessence   •   25 Comments

Timothy Corrigan’s tag line “A World of Comfortable Elegance” tidily sums up his distinctive design ethos. Known for his fusion of European elegance with California comfort, he is a master at incorporating elements from all eras. A consistent fixture on the AD100 list, with luxury projects around the world, Corrigan is known for his extensive use and knowledge of antiques, hence the perfect person to consult for a primer on incorporating antiques into today’s interiors.…

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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk & Alexa Hampton

Posted on February 26, 2013 by quintessence   •   13 Comments

In the world of design, Alexa Hampton needs no introduction. Armed with all the right credentials, including an honorary doctorate, Alexa (or should we say Dr. Hampton) has built her own successful career since assuming the role of president of her father’s eponymous firm in 1998.…

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Young Collectors Night at the Winter Antiques Show

Posted on January 31, 2013 by quintessence   •   5 Comments

Young Collectors Night at the Winter Antiques Show focusses on a new generation of art and design enthusiasts. It was a hopping evening with music blasting, bubbles flowing and a fashionable decked-out crowd meandering the aisles. I was so busy chatting that I neglected to take any shots of the many friends and design mavens who joined the festivities.…

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1stDibs Designers Preview at the Winter Antiques Show

Posted on January 31, 2013 by quintessence   •   10 Comments

Before the throngs arrived on opening morning at the Winter Antiques Show, I was delighted to attend the Designers’ Preview sponsored by 1stDibs. For a quiet hour, we were able to leisurely peruse the offerings at one of the most respected antique shows in the country and the only major show in New York that donates all of its profits to its beneficiary charity, the East Side House Settlement.…

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