Monthly Archives: November 2010

Wednesday Wine

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   25 Comments
Aren’t you happy it’s Wednesday now? Last week I mentioned our exciting new collaboration with  Horseneck Wines in Greenwich. Well for the next few weeks, we will be featuring a holiday related wine post every Wednesday. I think that makes the middle of the week so much more appealing!…
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Soane Contract Range

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   26 Comments
In addition to their spectacular regular collection, Soane also has an extensive range of furniture, lighting and upholstery designed and priced especially for hotels, restaurants, board rooms and other commercial spaces. Some of these pieces are adapted from iconic Soane designs and some are commissioned for specific projects.…
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Singular Soane

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   31 Comments
I have followed Soane‘s products for years, ever since I fell in love with their charming Fireside chair, shown below, in The World of Interiors. Recently I had the pleasure of meeting with Sarah Meeke from Soane, who was kind enough to fill me in on the details of the company and some of their latest projects.…
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At the Movies Bonus Edition

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   20 Comments
As I mentioned, in honor of the long Thanksgiving weekend, I am adding an extra day of movie picks. My first pick is a particular favorite with the boys in my house. But I like it as well because John Hughes’ 1987 Planes, Trains and Automobiles is not only hilarious but also a touching film.…
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At the Movies

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
The title alone is cause to pick this movie for our Thanksgiving weekend selection. This 1942 romance, with Ronald Coleman and Greer Garson is a timeless classic. In fact, Greer Garson always claimed that of all the wonderful movies she made, this was her favorite.…
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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
From my home to yours. Here is where we will be having our meal later today. I wish you, dear readers, the very best wishes on Thanksgiving for you and your family. …
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Turkey Tabletop

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   34 Comments
Before we are catapulted into the “big” holiday of the season, I wanted to pay un petit homage to, what seems this year, to be the orphan child of celebrations. Thanksgiving offers so many lovely decorating opportunities that seem to be somewhat overlooked in favor of the overwhelming holiday coming down the pike.…
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Windsor Wonders

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   22 Comments
I’m sure many of you are aware of the upcoming (November 30) Sotheby’s auction “Exceptional Jewels & Precious Objects formerly in the Collection of The Duchess of Windsor”. The original historic auction in 1987 of “The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor” included over 300 items and brought in $50.3 million, over six times its estimate, making it the highest valued jewelry collection ever sold.…
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The Bad Boy of Bordeaux

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
I am thrilled to announce Quintessence’s new collaboration. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Horseneck Wines in Greenwich, CT. A mainstay in the community since 1934, Horseneck was owned by the same family until 1989 when the current owner Terry Rogers purchased the business.…
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At the Movies

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   24 Comments
Today the offering is a more contemporary movie (1999). Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith, The Talented Mr. Ripley is in my book a mini masterpiece of suspense. Like a modern Hitchcock, this film is a pleasure to watch for the aesthetics as much as the acting and plot.…
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