Monthly Archives: November 2012

At the Movies

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Last weekend my husband happened upon an old favorite on TCM that is rarely on. It’s a classic yet somewhat under the radar movie – just the kind I love to share. And with its wintery alpine setting, it seemed somehow apropos.…
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Fashion Friday | Holiday Wish List

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
As many of you know, I moonlight as the co-style editor for the non-profit Women’s Voices for Change. This week I am kickstarting a fun new series for the holidays, where we will be asking some stylish tastemakers to select five fashionable picks for their holiday wish lists.…
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The Exceptional Silver of Puiforcat

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
While the house of Puiforcat was founded in 1820, it was fourth generation visionary Jean Puiforcat who really established the firm in the forefront of modern design. A sculptor, artist, painter and mathematician, he was more interested in pure form and function than the fancy finery of flatware that had preceded him.…
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A Fashionable Day | Valentino and Monique Lhuillier

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Despite the dismal weather, yesterday was one of those days that involved a lot of pretty. First the Valentino team visited our local fashion outpost, Richard’s, in Greenwich. A portion of the store was cordoned off and transformed into a spring-like day Valentino resort 2013 Beautiful bouquets All white floral arrangement at Valentino luncheon and an artfully presented lunch were all composed with spring in minc.…
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BEHIND THE Q | Thom Filicia on American Beauty

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Thom Filicia is a talented bundle of unbridled enthusiasm. For those of you who have seen him on Queer Eye or speak in public, you will know that he is not only a gifted designer, but has a contagious positive energy.…
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Interiors | Atelier AM

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Tis now officially the season of giving and receiving which means I need to catch up on my book reviews! One tome that deserves a place in any design library is Interiors | Atelier AM. With 200 exquisite photographs by François Halard, beautifully printed on heavy stock, the book qualifies as art and design volume in one.…
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Shop Small Saturday Surprise

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
I try to support small local businesses whenever I can. Not only do these establishments play a vital role in creating jobs and economic opportunities in our communities but it’s nice to see merchandise in person and actually know the people behind the brick and mortar.…
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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
There is always much to be thankful for at this time of year – family and friends, health, and this year especially, house and home! I am always happy to be at home for the holidays and as usual am hosting Thanksgiving dinner.…
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Rooms With a View 2012 Part 3

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
I’m not quite sure I will ever be caught up with all the great design events from this fall. Today we take another look at the Rooms With a View vignettes from earlier this month. Lynde Easterlin‘s classic room was fresh and inviting.…
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Holiday House 2012 | Ally Coulter

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
Before Holiday House closes its illustrious 2012 run next Sunday, I wanted to hopefully share a few more rooms. Ally Coulter is on a roll and her elegant yet coquettish Father’s Day room showed a confidence derived from a designer hitting her stride.…
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