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Month: April 2014

Veranda Magazine Look Book May/June
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Garden, Interior design, Jewelry

Sneak Peek at What’s New in Veranda Magazine

As the new May/ June Veranda Magazine is about to hit mailboxes and newsstands, I was delighted to recently meet with editor-in-chief… Read More

James Huniford at Design on a Dime 10th anniversary
Interior design

Design on a Dime 10th Anniversary Edition

While we ended yesterday looking at bold and bright rooms at this Design on a Dime 10th anniversary show, there… Read More

Pamela Banker Associates Design on a Dime 2014
Art & Antiques, Interior design

Housing Works Design on a Dime 2014

Design on a Dime 2014 marked the 10th anniversary of one of the most popular design events in the New York… Read More

Jennifer Mehditash Lenox Hill Gala
Interior design

Lenox Hill Gala Finale

With all the design events lately, it’s been challenging to keep up and then when I saw Lilly Bunn‘s lovely feature… Read More

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Gifts, Interior design

Good as Gold at Tabletop Market

Just as we saw the warmth of golden hues at High Point, gold at tabletop market was a continuing theme… Read More

Kips’s Bay President’s Dinner
Style

Tabletop Market Sneak Peek

It’s been another busy week with spring design events in full bloom. Almost all of today was spent scouting new product at the… Read More

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Interior design

Setting a Stylish Table with Carolina Irving for Oscar de la Renta Home | Video

Carolina Irving has worn many stylish hats. But her most recent incarnation is that of Creative Director of Oscar de… Read More

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Interior design

Going for the Gold at High Point

Whether brass, gilt or gold leaf, tones of gold at High Point added a luxe touch to many showrooms. Charlotte… Read More

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Interior design

Feeling Blue at High Point Market

While other shades have come and gone, the staying power of blue at High Point this spring market proved the… Read More

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Interior design

More Tabletop Creativity from the Lenox Hill Gala

Each year, in anticipation of the Lenox Hill Gala, I wonder how designers will top their creations from previous seasons…. Read More

La Cienega Design Quarter Legends Ambassadors
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

Springing into Great Design

As I was looking at my calendar today, I realized they should probably rename spring the season of great design…. Read More

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Interior design

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Gala

It was a Spring Affair at the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Gala Wednesday night as designers presented their visions for… Read More

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Honored to share Conversations on Design, a speci Honored to share Conversations on Design, a special event spearheaded by Charlotte Moss celebrating creativity, community, and the future of interior design. This inspiring program benefits the Interior Design Scholarship at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUarts), supporting the next generation of designers, creators, and innovators.

The program features leading voices in the world of design:
* Alexa Hampton & Suzanne Tucker on Legacy
* Charlotte Moss & Lisa Fine on Travel and Its Influences
* Meg Braff & Jane Scott Hodges on Entertaining

Moderated by Rebecca Birdwell and John Bossard, this video captures the live event held in Charlottesville, Virginia, at Farmington Country Club on September 24, 2025.

Conversations on Design explores how tradition, travel, and hospitality shape today’s interiors—through the lens of celebrated designers and tastemakers.

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The genius of Mongiardino! @martinamondadori share The genius of Mongiardino! @martinamondadori shares one of the maestro’s brilliant ploys for solving what he considered the Achilles heel of decoration. Watch the full At Home with video visit on the Quintessence YouTube channel. #athomewith
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