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Merry Christmas 2022
Hoping all who celebrated had a very Merry Christmas! This year I was delighted to collaborate with The Ark Elements… Read More
The Stylish Traveler
Many of you have admired over the years the stylish dresses Susanna sports in our video series. We are both… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving and Exciting News
There is always much to be thankful for at this time of year – family and friends, health and a… Read More
Worthy
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Pressed Poppies Place Cards
Marian McEvoy x Mr. P Pressed Poppies place cards. 2 images in each set. Available in two sizes.
Blue Butterflies Laydown Event Size Place Card
Blue Butterflies laydown illustrated event size place card set by The Punctilious Mr. P’s Place Card Co. Includes four individual images in a set of 8. Hand made.
Citrus Garden Place Cards
Citrus Garden illustrated place cards by The Punctilious Mr. P’s Place Card Co. Set of four individual images in a set of 16. Hand made.
Garden Variety Event Size Place Cards
Garden Variety illustrated event size place card by The Punctilious Mr. P’s Place Card Co. Includes four individual images in a set of 8. Hand made.
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Style with a Past
In choosing the one-of-a-kind offerings for this year’s inaugural Q Worthy Advent Calendar, I was inspired by many artists and artisans… Read More
Paul G. Allen at Christie’s
In a year of notable auctions the upcoming sale this November of the collection of Paul G. Allen at Christie’s… Read More
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