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At Home in Scotland with Katharine Pooley
Renowned British interior designer Katharine Pooley is not one to shy away from a challenge. She is an intrepid explorer,… Read More
At Home with Designers and Tastemakers
Little did we know, when Susanna Salk and I first embarked on our video collaboration nine years ago, where and… Read More
At Home in Los Angeles With David Netto
In the mid twentieth century, modernist architect Richard Neutra built ten houses in the then bohemian enclave of Silver Lake… Read More
Worthy
WorthyShop select favorite finds for you and your home
Tory Burch
Geo Wood Cuff
Carved Macassar ebony that is hand-painted with a foil technique and layered with enamel paint
Gucci
Square frame sunglasses
Crafted from tortoiseshell bio acetate with retro styles popular in the '60s and '70s. Made in Italy
Paravel
Fold-Up Bag
Folds flat into a pouch for an extra bag, expands when ready for use! Own and love!
Tips
Insider info on the people, places and things to know about
A Blooming Welcome for Hill House Home
Nell Diamond may have been born in London and raised there and Tokyo, but her heart belongs to Nantucket. Summers… Read More
Nantucket by Design 2022
Each summer here on Nantucket, August marks a special focus on design. And celebrating its seventh year as the main… Read More
Thank you Boston Common
A big thank you to Boston Common Magazine (and writer/managing editor Madison Duddy) for featuring me with a few of my… Read More