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At Home with Peter Copping and Rambert Rigaud at La Carlière
Tag along to Normandy, France for a behind the scenes visit with Peter Copping and Rambert Rigaud at their 15th… Read More
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
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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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Iris Apfel Collection at Christie’s
The more is more spirit of the exuberant Iris Apfel is coming to Christie’s at the end of this month…. Read More
Suzanne Rheinstein Collection at KRB
There are few contemporary design icons today as missed as the much loved Suzanne Rheinstein. Her refined yet casually chic… Read More
Paris, City of Pearls
Whether you are traveling to Paris for pleasure or for the upcoming design events (Maison et Objet and Deco Off),… Read More