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Happy Mother’s Day
Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there – birth moms, adoptive moms, stepmoms, foster… Read More
Sargent and Paris
The much anticipated exhibit Sargent and Paris at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, timed with the hundredth anniversary of the… Read More
At Home with Veere Grenney in his Extraordinary Gardens in Tangier
When designer Veere Grenney bought his house in Tangier, it was not only the breathtaking hilltop location with its captivating… Read More
Worthy
WorthyWith 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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Gainsborough at The Frick Collection
When The Frick Collection opens Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture on Thursday, it will offer New York its first exhibition… Read More
Welcome Westmoreland – The Frick’s New Café
It was a long awaited and much celebrated occasion when The Frick Collection reopened in March, unveiling its stunning five… Read More
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